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FPD9 -- Teaching Methods & Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margot Vigeant, Bucknell University; Karen Marosi, Bucknell University; Ronald Ziemian, Bucknell University

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incoming engineering students to take the introductorycourse, ENGR 100: Exploring engineering. The course is typically taught by a team ofeight faculty and has an enrollment of approximately 200. In the Fall semester of 2002,ENGR 100 was changed from a large-lecture-based course to a modular course based ona seminar format (Vigeant et al, ASEE conference proceedings, 2003). Students couldselect two of eight seminars focused on areas of interest to them, ranging from buildingand analyzing trebuchets to computer programming. These seminars were taken betweentwo large lecture modules, the first introducing engineering as a profession and the finalone introducing professional responsibility and ethics. This drastic change wasundertaken for several

Conference Session

FPD6 -- Early Intervention & Retention Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine Pieronek, University of Notre Dame

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AC 2007-793: ADVANCED PLACEMENT CREDIT: A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORDIN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONCatherine Pieronek, University of Notre Dame Catherine Pieronek is Director of Academic Affairs and Women's Engineering Program at the University of Notre Dame College of Engineering. She earned her B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and her J.D. from the University of Notre Dame, and her M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from UCLA. Her work experience includes eight years as a systems engineer with TRW Space & Defense Sector, working on NASA spacecraft projects. Page 12.185.1© American Society for Engineering Education

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First-Year Advising and Transition

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Sanchez, California State University, Fresno; Ira Sorensen, California State University, Fresno; Walter Mizuno, California State University, Fresno; Satya Mahanty, California State University, Fresno

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AC 2009-1646: CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE:A UNIQUE COLLABORATIVE FIRST–YEAR EXPERIENCEMaria Sanchez, California State University, FresnoIra Sorensen, California State University, FresnoWalter Mizuno, California State University, FresnoSatya Mahanty, California State University, Fresno Page 14.311.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Central California Engineering Design Challenge: A unique collaborative first –year experienceThis paper describes a unique collaboration between the Mechanical EngineeringDepartment at Fresno State and the engineering programs at several local communitycolleges to provide a mechanical

Conference Session

The Ever-Changing Course

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Gustafson, Duke University; Rebecca Simmons, Duke University; W. Neal Simmons, Duke University; Michael Ehrenfried, Kent Denver School; Tod Laursen, Duke University

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and also reports onoutcomes and student assessments of the hands-on portion of the revised experience.IntroductionUndergraduate engineering students at Duke have long been required to take a full-credit coursein either computational methods or computer programming. A full-credit lab course at Duke,denoted by the “L” after the course number, is the equivalent of four credit hours. As recently asfive years ago, there were several different offerings that would fulfill this requirement. Over thepast 20 years, several programming languages have been used in these courses – Fortran, Pascal,C, C++, and Java – and students could take the courses through the computer science departmentor the school of engineering. Furthermore, students could use AP

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Assessment in the First Year

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Joshua A. Enszer, University of Delaware; Jenni M. Buckley, University of Delaware

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and C) and slightly higher Post-Algorithm for one assignment (D).While this particular study is unable to probe interrater reliability, smaller studies for upper-levelundergraduate engineering courses have shown modest gains in this measure when comparingthe two-column style to the traditional style of rubric [7]. Because of sample sizes and thesophistication of this analysis, more work is needed to measure interrater reliability via futurework.Conclusions and Future WorkRubrics are a common tool to communicate expectations and evaluate details related to studentwork. Traditional examples of rubrics are either a scoring guide that lists descriptions of workthat meets a given standard or a more complex grid that describes different evaluation

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division: Collection

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan F. Freeman, Northeastern University; Christopher Peter Scianna, Northeastern University

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learning gains in manyareas such as in-depth understanding of course material, ability to relate knowledge withpractice, and development of leadership skills. In engineering programs specifically, service-learning has been pursued in many different ways; many of these are described in a paper fromMichigan Technological University [3]. This paper has looked closely at learning throughservice versus service learning, along with both courses and extracurricular programs such asEngineers without Borders. All the aforementioned programs provide students with learning andservice experiences in different ways. Several leaders in engineering service learning havehelped to guide the efforts at Northeastern University. EPICS, from Purdue University [4][5

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First-year Programs Division: Design

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dani Fadda, University of Texas, Dallas; Oziel Rios, University of Texas, Dallas

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Paper ID #21774Introduction to Heat Transfer in a First-year Mechanical Engineering CourseDr. Dani Fadda, University of Texas, Dallas Dr. Fadda is Clinical Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. His background includes two decades of professional engineering practice in the energy industry where he has held numerous positions. Dr. Fadda has worked in product research and developed patented products for chemical, petrochemical, and nuclear applications. He is involved with professional organizations and was named the 2016 ASME North Texas Engineer of the Year.Dr. Oziel Rios, University of Texas, Dallas Dr

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FPD 3: Research on First-Year Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; Tyler J Hertenstein, Ohio Northern University; Graham Talmadge Fennell, Ohio Northern University; Elizabeth Marie Spingola, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; David Reeping, Ohio Northern University

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‘ethics’ appearance incourse syllabi is somewhat surprising.The difference in a single ‘communication’ block vs. a block where technical writing isseparated may not be significant. Investigation and discussion on the individual elements oftechnical communication remain.Orientation:Analysis of syllabi seemed to indicate that a selection of disciplines was more related toorientation to the engineering program in general. The discussion seemed to go in two distinctdirections: orientation to the university’s engineering program and to the profession. Thedifficulty in determining the intended meaning of objectives from course syllabi means that this

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Academic Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

D. Cenk Erdil, Marist College

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #15420Toward Engineering-Oriented Health Informatics EducationDr. D. Cenk Erdil, Marist College Dr. Erdil is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Marist College. He has been designing and teaching general computer science courses for more than a decade. He has also contributed to the design and management of several computer science and engineering programs as a program coordinator. His research interests include K-12 STEM education, distributed resource scheduling, cloud computing for big data, public health informatics, and mHealth. Prior to joining Marist, he was an Associate Research Scientist at

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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 3: Diversity and Multicultural Influences in the First Year

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chirag Variawa, Northeastern University; Susan F Freeman, Northeastern University; Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Northeastern University; Kris Jaeger-Helton, Northeastern University; Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University; Richard Whalen, Northeastern University

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the first-year Engineering Program at Northeastern University. The focus of this team is on providing a consistent, comprehensive, and constructive educational experience that endorses the student-centered, professional and practice-oriented mission of Northeastern University.Dr. Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Northeastern University Dr. Kathryn Schulte Grahame is an Assistant Academic Specialist at Northeastern University. As part of her Gateway Faculty appointment she teaches freshman engineering courses as well as undergraduate civil engineering courses.Dr. B. Kris Jaeger, Northeastern University Beverly Kris Jaeger, PhD has been a member of Northeastern University’s Gateway Team, a select group of full-time faculty

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First-year Programs: Student Perceptions and Perspectives

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Joanne Kay Beckwith, University of Michigan; Laura Hirshfield, University of Michigan

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(national average for all 18-24 year olds is 34.7%)[1]. While it is unknown how many of these rural students will pursue degrees in engineering,case studies suggest that rural populations are underrepresented in engineering programs atinstitutions throughout the nation [2]. Regardless, these numbers do not tell the whole storyabout rural students’ experiences in the engineering field.Educators have come to realize there are unique challenges rural students face when transitioningto institutions of higher learning [3]. Rural students may be hindered from entering theengineering pipeline due to geographic isolation and economic factors resulting in limitedadvanced math and science curricula and lack of STEM outreach opportunities at the K-12level[1

Conference Session

Potpourri of First-Year Issues

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Scott Moor, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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at a regional state university that serves predominately commuterstudents. A significant number of the students are the first in their family to go to college.Approximately 60% enter the college needing to take one or two semesters to get to Calculus 1.For these latter students they will spend three or four semesters completing their first-yearrequirements. A large fraction of these students work off campus.The first-year engineering program includes four engineering courses: 1. Introduction to Engineering - A one-credit introduction to being an engineering student. It has no prerequisites. The course includes student success topics, an introduction to various engineering disciplines and a hands-on group project. 2

Conference Session

FPD3 -- Professional Issues for First-Year Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Rebecca Damron, Oklahoma State University

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-Engineering curriculum. Dr. High is involved with the development of an undergraduate entrepreneurship program at Oklahoma State University.Rebecca Damron, Oklahoma State University REBECCA DAMRON earned her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1987 in South Asian Studies, her M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language in 1992 from Oklahoma State University, and her Ph.D. in Linguistics in 1997 from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Damron worked in the writing program in the department of English at the University of Tulsa from 1996-2001, and is currently an Assistant Professor of English and Director of the OSU Writing Center at Oklahoma State University. Her main research interests

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Paying More Attention to Retention

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tanya Dugat Wickliff, Texas A&M University; Noemi V. Mendoza Diaz, Texas A&M University; Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University; So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #19771First-Year Engineering Students’ Perceptions of their Abilities to SucceedDr. Tanya Dugat Wickliff, Texas A&M University Delivering significant results in pivotal roles such as Sr. Consultant to high-profile clients, Sr. Project Manager directing teams, and Executive Leader of initiatives and programs that boost organizational effectiveness and optimize operations have been hallmarks of Dr. Wickliff’s career spanning more than 24 years with leaders in the oil & gas and semiconductor industries. As an expert in the areas of Executive Leadership and Team Development, Strategy Design & Execution

Conference Session

FPD I: Attacking the Problems of Retention in the First Year

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Rippon, Arizona State University; James Collofello, Arizona State University; Robin R Hammond, Arizona State University

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Page 22.768.2engineering careers and her or his ability to understand how the engineering curriculum relates tothe skills necessary to be successful as an engineer 2, 3, 4.Although some universities do not admit students into specific engineering majors until aftertheir freshmen year, the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering admit new freshmen directly intotheir engineering programs. In this way students immediately begin engaging with faculty intheir discipline, and coursework is enriched with discipline-specific content. Although thisapproach obviously works well for students who are confident in their choice of major, it hindersstudents who need more exploration of engineering options. To support this need for careerexploration there is

Conference Session

FPD 11: Culminating Considerations

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Silvia Husted, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Judith Virginia Gutierrez; Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla

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Paper ID #8789Multidimensional Assessment of Creativity in an Introduction to EngineeringDesign CourseMrs. Silvia Husted, Universidad de las Americas Puebla Silvia Husted is Science, Engineering, and Technology Education Ph.D. Student at Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico. She teaches design related courses. Her research interests include creative thinking, cognitive processes, and creating effective learning environments.Dr. JUDITH VIRGINIA GUTIERREZ PhD. in Science, Engineering, and Technology Education.Dr. Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas PueblaProf. Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 1: It's All About Teams and Teamwork

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Gerold Willing, University of Louisville; Thomas D. Rockaway, University of Louisville

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implementationwithin the J.B. Speed School of Engineering.2. Implementation at the J.B. Speed School of EngineeringA very brief introduction of UTA training follows, since this paper is dedicated more to theimplementation of the UTAs within the engineering school as opposed to the implementation ofthe UTA program. Each UTA regardless of school or department must attend mandatoryworkshops prior to the semester as well as a monthly seminar during the semester. Theworkshops have been developed with the Education Department to help train the UTAs. Theworkshops cover topics related to the following over a two day period: • Questioning (closed vs open questions, also referred to as convergent vs divergent questioning) • Preconceptions • Mental

Conference Session

First-year Programs: Student Perceptions and Perspectives

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Michael Elmore P.E., Binghamton University; Peter J. Partell, Binghamton University; Meghan Crist, Binghamton University

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. As an engineer, her primary roles were systems testing of flight and actuator controls on multiple commercial and defense programs. In June of 2018, Meghan changed career focus and became an undergraduate Academic Advisor in the Watson School at Binghamton University. Meghan is an open book, passionate about STEM and is more than willing to share her industry insight with students. She also works closely with the Financial Aid Services Office and is a resource for students who have questions related to their aid. In addition to her role as an Academic Advisor she is also a FYE instructor, the advisor for SWE and involved with the Binghamton Girls Who Code chapter. c American Society for

Conference Session

FPD 6: Transitions and Student Success, Part II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Volcy, Spelman College; Carmen Sidbury, Spelman College

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 precludes  engineering  from  consideration  among  students  who,  were  they  equipped  with  a  more  accurate  image  of  engineering,  might  otherwise  find  the  discipline  appealing.    Addressing  the  former  effect  potentially  reduces  the  retention  problem  perhaps  at  the  cost  of  reduced  enrollment.    Addressing  the  latter  effect  potentially  offsets  the  loss  by  improving  student  recruitment  into  engineering.        Hypothesis  on  an  Effective  Summer  Bridge  Engineering  Module  Course    At  Spelman  College,  students  are  offered  many  STEM  degree  options,  including  a  dual-­‐degree  engineering  program  (DDEP)  through  partnerships  with  colleges  and  universities  nationwide  that  offer

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Multidisciplinary First Year Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Dinehart, Villanova University; Joseph Yost, Villanova University; Shawn Gross, Villanova University; Aleksandra Radlinska, Villanova University

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engage young engineers. Data on the course outcomes and studentevaluations for all projects will be presented.IntroductionVillanova University is an independent coeducational institution of higher learning founded bythe Augustinian Order of the Roman Catholic Church. A medium-sized Catholic institution andcomprehensive university, Villanova emphasizes undergraduate instruction and is committed to astrong liberal arts component in each of its undergraduate programs, including engineering.The College of Engineering at Villanova University (CoEVU) is comprised of four departments,Civil and Environmental (CEE), Chemical (ChemE), Electrical and Computer (ECE), andMechanical (ME) and three Centers, the Center for Advanced Communications (CAC

Conference Session

Introducing Programming in the First Year

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Bucks, Purdue University; William Oakes, Purdue University

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AC 2010-1431: INTEGRATION OF GRAPHICAL PROGRAMMING INTO AFIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING COURSEGregory Bucks, Purdue University GREGORY W. BUCKS is a PhD candidate in the school of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He received his BSEE from the Pennsylvania State University and his MSECE from Purdue University. His research interests lie in the development of conceptual understanding of computer programming concepts and the exploration of the pedagogical benefits of graphical programming languages.William Oakes, Purdue University William Oakes is the Director of the EPICS Program and an Associate Professor and a founding faculty member of the Department of Engineering Education at Purdue

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Rush Leeker, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Mary K. Pilotte, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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bachelor degrees in engineering [3]. While aconsiderable amount has been written about the evaluation of formal STEM programs focusing onAfrican Americans, little research has been completed regarding the success of the many industry-sponsored and lead informal (out of school time) programs engaging African Americans toencourage interest in STEM-related careers. Smith [4] strengthens this argument by showing thedirect link between inadequate and appealing STEM education opportunities and the lack ofAfrican American students in STEM careers. Further, Seiler [5] reports that having a culturalengagement in program development is “a way to reverse the power structure of school, which hasbeen oppressive to urban African American students” (p.2

Conference Session

Retention Tools and Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Jan Collins-Eaglin, Michigan State University; Nathaniel Ehrlich, Michigan State University; Denise Fleming, Michigan State University; Timothy Hinds, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University

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ABET.Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University Dr. NEERAJ BUCH is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University. He is also the Director of Cornerstone Engineering and Residential Experience program at Michigan State University. He earned his M.S. degree in 1988 from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University, College Station, in 1995. Dr. Buch began his academic career at Michigan State University in 1996. Dr. Buch teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in concrete materials and pavement engineering. He is also involved in teaching short courses on pavement design and rehabilitation and pavement

Conference Session

Exploring Retention

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeong Hwan Choi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jacob Marszalek, University of Missouri, Kansas City; Joyce Lee, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Susan Linnemeyer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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AC 2009-2085: EVALUATION OF SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR UNDERSERVEDPOPULATIONS IN ENGINEERINGJeong Hwan Choi, University of Illinois, Urbana-ChampaignJacob Marszalek, University of Missouri, Kansas City Assistant Professor Counseling & Educational Psychology University of Missouri-Kansas CityJoyce Lee, University of Illinois, Urbana-ChampaignSusan Linnemeyer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Page 14.596.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Evaluation of Support Programs for Underserved Populations in Engineering ICE – Illinois Connections in Engineering

Conference Session

Assessment and Curriculum Development

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Hall, Louisiana Tech University; Stan Cronk, Louisiana Tech University; James Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Patricia Brackin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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AC 2009-2157: FACILITATING LIFELONG LEARNING SKILLS THROUGH AFIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING CURRICULUMDavid Hall, Louisiana Tech University Dr. David Hall is Program Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Louisiana Tech University. He also holds the James F. Naylor, Jr. Endowed Professorship.Stan Cronk, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Stan Cronk is Lecturer for the Industrial Engineering Program at Louisiana Tech University. His interests are undergraduate engineering education and ergonomics.James Nelson, Louisiana Tech University Dr. James Nelson is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies at Louisiana Tech University. He is also the Howson Professor of Civil Engineering and Associate Director of Center

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Postcard Session 1: Retention and Student Success Strategies

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Anne Stephan, Clemson University; Laurel Whisler, Clemson University; Abigail T. Stephan, Clemson University

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Paper ID #23690Work in Progress: Strategic, Translational Retention Initiatives to PromoteEngineering SuccessDr. Elizabeth Anne Stephan, Clemson University Dr. Elizabeth Stephan is the Director of Academics for the General Engineering Program at Clemson University. She holds a B.S. and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Akron. Since 2002, she has taught, developed, and and now coordinates the first-year curriculum. As the lead author of the ”Thinking Like an Engineer” textbook, currently in its 4th edition, she has been the primary author team–member in charge of the development of the

Conference Session

FPD VI: Presenting "All the Best" of the First-Year Programs Division

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shelley Lorimer, Grant MacEwan University

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AC 2011-1257: THE EVOLUTION OF A FIRST YEAR ENGINEERINGTRANSFER PROGRAM: 1995 - 2010Shelley Lorimer, Grant MacEwan University Dr. Shelley Lorimer, P.Eng. is the Chair of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Transfer Program (BSEN) at Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta. She teaches undergraduate courses in statics and dynamics, as well as courses in engineering professionalism. She is currently on a sabbatical leave with a provincial research organization called Alberta Innovates Technology Futures in the oil sands and hydrocarbon recovery group doing reservoir simulation. She has a Ph.D. in numerical modeling from the University of Alberta, also in Edmonton

Conference Session

Administering First-Year Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gretchen Hein, Michigan Technological University; Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Susan Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University; Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Melissa Roberts, Michigan Technological University

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instructors of the course. The designsequences developed were: Biomechanics (graduate student), Wind Energy (upper-levelundergraduates as part of their Enterprise experience and under faculty guidance), andGeothermal Energy (first-year engineering faculty).The design sequences begin in ENG1001 where students design/construct a model of theirdesign. The designs are improved upon and analyzed further in ENG1100 and are integrated withother course topics (i.e.: sustainability, engineering ethics). This paper outlines the variousprojects and the activities developed. It will describe the challenges and advantages each groupencountered throughout the development process.IntroductionFirst-year engineering students enter programs with varying abilities and

Conference Session

Goal Specific First-Year Courses

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Lewis, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Hieb, University of Louisville; David Wheatley, University of Louisville

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. Page 14.611.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Explicit Teaching of Critical Thinking in ENGR 100 - “Introduction to Engineering”AbstractIn evaluating how the School of Engineering will meet the requirements of a recently launched,University wide, quality enhancement program (QEP), engineering faculty were questionedabout the role of critical thinking in their teaching and in the profession of engineering. Therewas unanimous agreement that critical thinking is an important requirement to be successful inmost engineering courses. However, there was general agreement that critical thinking was notan explicit component in course lectures, syllabi, or objectives. The assumption was

Conference Session

Potpourri of First-Year Issues

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rod Paton, University of Auckland; Chris Smaill, University of Auckland; Gerard Rowe, University of Auckland

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AC 2010-1079: FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF AHIGH-SCHOOL TEACHER.Rod Paton, University of Auckland Rod Paton holds BSc and MSc degrees in physics from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. He has been teaching high-school science and physics since the start of 1994. For the past 12 years he has been Head of Physics at Westlake Boys’ High School, Auckland, New Zealand. Rod has integrated ICT into the school’s physics programs and developed problem-solving books and practical manuals to enhance the skills and abilities of all students. His main research interests are centred on implementing steps to improve the problem-solving and academic-writing abilities of high-school