Conference Session

First-year Programs: Research and Spatial Skills

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Emily J. Schiavone, Viterbo University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

SemesterEngineering CourseIntroductionSpatial visualization skills are linked to success in chemistry, computer science, engineering, andmathematics [1,2]. Studies found that females, independent of racial and ethnic background,consistently lag behind males in measures of spatial skills[3]. Brus et al. found that femalestudents entering an engineering program report less confidence than male students in threecategories: career choice, scientific preparation, and their preparation of using graphical tools[1].The combination of a lack of confidence upon entry into an engineering program and low spatialvisualization skills, in comparison to male peers, may hurt retention efforts in the case of femaleengineering students[1,2]. Studies also found that students

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Focusing on Student Success

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nisha Abraham, University of Texas, Austin; Nina Kamath Telang, University of Texas, Austin

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First-Year Programs

respectively. Her teaching interests are in the area of circuits and devices, computing, and logic design. Dr. Telang works closely with success programs for freshman engineering students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Effectiveness of the Supplemental Instruction Program in First Year Engineering Courses - A Longitudinal Report (2015-2018)AbstractThis Complete Research Paper examines the effectiveness of the Supplemental Instruction (SI)program implemented at our university in first year engineering courses from its inception in thefall semester of 2015 through the fall semester of 2018. The program offers two sessions perweek outside of the course that incorporates peer and

Conference Session

FPD 6: Transitions and Student Success, Part II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nora Honken, University of Louisville; Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs

integrating opportunities to develop non-disciplinary workplace related skills into college classes.Dr. Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville Patricia A. S. Ralston is Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the Uni- versity of Louisville where she also received her B.S., MEng, and Ph.D. degrees in chemical engineering. Her educational research interests include the use of technology in engineering education, incorporation of critical thinking in engineering education, and ways to improve retention. Her other interests include process modeling, simulation, and process control

Conference Session

FPD XI: Assessing First-Year Programs, Experiences, and Communities

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Ciston, University of New Haven; Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, Ph.D., University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; Cory Carr

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First-Year Programs

the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She is currently serving as the Coordinator for the First Year Program. Her professional interests include modeling the transport and fate of contaminants in groundwater and surface water systems, as well as engineering education reform.Cory Carr Page 22.803.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Impacts of Living Learning Communities on Engineering Student Engagement and Sense of AffiliationThemed residential communities at university colleges are a long-standing tradition, with roots inEuropean, Asian

Conference Session

FPD 2: Building Community

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caroline Liron, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Heidi M. Steinhauer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Jayathi Raghavan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Bereket Berhane, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

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First-Year Programs

Description Calculus I Graphs and functions; differentiation and integration of algebraic and elementary trigonometric functions; related rates; applications of first and second derivatives.4 Physics I Vectors and scalars quantities; geometrical optics, kinematics; free body diagrams, Newton’s Laws of Motion, work, work-energy, conservation of energy, conservation of momentum, center of mass and its motion. 4 Introduction to Software design and development: specification, requirements, design, Programming for code, and test; scripts, data-types, input and outputs, flow-control, Engineers functions, arrays, files and

Conference Session

First-year Programs: Computation in the First Year

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Darren K. Maczka, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Rehan Shah, University College London; Andrew L. Gillen, University College London

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First-Year Programs

● "geographic information ● "steady-state and stabilityEngineering systems" analysis" ● "sensors and instrumentation" ● "linear programming" ● "optimization techniques" ● "global position systems" ● "water budget analysis" ● "engineering economics" ● "design project related to food and agricultural industries

Conference Session

FPD2 -- Highlighting First-Year Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marc Christensen, Southern Methodist University; David Willis, Southern Methodist University; Scott Douglas, Southern Methodist University

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First-Year Programs

and Mass Transfer, and the Journal of Heat Transfer. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, SPIE-The International Society for Optical Engineering, and the Laser Institute of America. He is actively involved in laser processing conferences through these societies, both as a participant and as a topic organizer. In addition to his research program, Dr. Willis is active in education and outreach programs. He serves on the School of Science and Engineering Advisory Board at Newman-Smith High School (Carrollton, TX) and is the faculty co-advisor for the student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers at SMU. For the past two years Dr

Conference Session

FPD IV: Improving Student Success: Mentoring, Intervening, and Supplementing

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Jumoke 'Kemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Carl White, Morgan State University; Myra W. Curtis, Morgan State University

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First-Year Programs

Professor and Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Morgan State University. Kemi has experience in developing algorithms for synthetic vision systems. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in digital design. She has a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering.Dr. Carl White, Morgan State University In 1987, Dr. Carl White joined Morgan State University’s School of Engineering in Baltimore, Maryland, as an assistant professor. He is currently the Associate Dean for Research & Development and Gradu- ate/Professional Programs, as well as a full professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering. Dr. White

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Retention & Bridge Programs #2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Andrew Charles Bartolini, University of Notre Dame; Carson Lee Running, University of Notre Dame; Xiaojing Duan, University of Notre Dame; G. Alex Ambrose, University of Notre Dame

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First-Year Programs

- ble learning spaces, digital portfolios and badges. Alex’s work has been published in a range of academic and technology-based journals and has earned him the 2015 Campus Technology Innovator Award as well as recognition by Google, IBM, USAID, and the Bill and Melinda Gates and National Science Founda- tions. He regularly serves as an international learning ambassador, educational developer, consultant, and evaluator for grants, programs, and universities in South America, North America, the Far East, Europe, and the Middle East. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Integrated Closed-Loop Learning Analytics Scheme in a First-Year Engineering

Conference Session

FPD VII: Innovative Curriculum Elements of Successful First-Year Courses

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald W. Recktenwald, Portland State University; David E. Hall, Louisiana Tech University

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First-Year Programs

: “Hands-on portions are superb. I was not expecting this level of involvement from a freshman, first term course” (item 13) “The hands-on activities allow one to immediately see results from his efforts. This also promotes greater understand of the material as one can actually see how things relate to one another.”(item 13) “Manufacturing parts was very fun” (item 13) “Projects are manageable yet challenging” (item 13) “That we got to experience a bit of all types of mechanical engineering from programming to manufacturing. Keep the fan and pump project” (item 13) “I loved this class!” (item 14) “Wish there was a sophomore level class!” (item 14) “Excellent course

Conference Session

Service Learning and Societal Issues in the First Year

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; Jed Marquart, Ohio Northern University

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First-Year Programs

. Page 15.126.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Addressing Third World Poverty in First-Year Engineering Capstone Projects: Initial FindingsAbstractThe ABET Criteria for engineering programs require that students attain specific learningoutcomes, including understanding engineering in both a global and social context, anddesigning within multiple realistic constraints. To address this goal, the College of Engineeringat Ohio Northern University has implemented a First-Year Engineering Capstone coursefeaturing a requirement that all projects must involve the design of a poverty alleviation device.Such a device must be geared toward improving lives in a country where at least 40% of thepopulation

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Davis, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, and (3)manufacturing of plastic pellets using the creation of pixel cookies as a hands-on classroom activity.The undergraduate mentors leverage their industrial and academic experiences to create the lessons andact as role models for college and professional success. Evaluation of the activities includes a mappingto academic content standards, student interest surveys, and mentors’ reflections on their experiences.1. IntroductionThe Computer Science Investigations (CSI: Cincinnati) project brings undergraduates in engineeringand computing-related fields into urban STEM classrooms to interact with and teach high schoolstudents. CSI: Cincinnati is funded under the National Science Foundation’s Broadening Participation inComputing program and

Conference Session

New Developments in Teaching Electromagnetics and Related Topics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert H. Caverly, Villanova University

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Electrical and Computer

the student‘artist’ initials in the figure) is done by the students. With a 4.0V power supply, this circuitexhibited a 70.48% PAE (85.1% drain efficiency) with approximately 1.8W of output power intoa 50 Ohm load.Figure 5. Student designed 144 MHz Class E power amplifier. Notice the ‘artist’s initials’ in the upper left hand corner.Course and Student Outcome AssessmentSeveral assessment methods have been used to gauge the level of student outcome achievementin the microwave and RF program. These assessment tools have evolved from being able toachieve the design goals in various course-related projects to more summative assessments usingreflective assessments at various times during the course. These more

Collection

2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Jorge Leon; Angie Hill Price; Mathew Kuttolamadom

the degree program currently seen related to the content beyond advanced technologies.being developed at TAMU. Further, a brief assessment of The curriculum for the MSET at Wayne State Universitythe potential job market awaiting the graduates from this [4] incorporates problem solving skills with communicationprogram, as well as the expected student demand was and project management. The Purdue University onlinepresented. Future work includes continued refinement of Master of Science in Engineering Technology program [1]the curriculum and other program details by drawing upon emphasizes more general objectives such as “design andthe best attributes of currently offered similar programs. guide

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: The Transition from High School to College

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caitlin Cairncross, University of Portland; Sharon A. Jones P.E., University of Portland; Zulema Naegele, University of Portland; Tammy VanDeGrift, University of Portland

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First-Year Programs

,opportunities for engagement, and degree progress. In addition to one-on-one advising, studentsalso participate in academic workshops, including workshops on time management, test takingstrategies, effective writing, and reading comprehension.The summer bridge program at University of Portland was designed as a six-week program forincoming engineering students who were not calculus ready (as determined by a math placementtest that all engineering students take prior to entering the university). Substantial research wasdone in designing the summer bridge, taking into account both pedagogical theory and bestpractices from other institutions and departments that had implemented similar bridge programs.Theoretical Basis & Related WorkA considerable

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Peer Mentoring

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Rezvan Nazempour, University of Illinois at Chicago; Houshang Darabi, University of Illinois at Chicago; Renata A. Revelo, University of Illinois at Chicago; Peter C. Nelson, University of Illinois at Chicago; Anthony E. Felder, University of Illinois at Chicago; Didem Ozevin P.E., University of Illinois at Chicago; Jeremiah T. Abiade, University of Illinois at Chicago

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

careers in STEM. Instructors for the course gave presentations on their specific disciplines andits relation to mathematics – loosely following other successful models to relate engineeringconcepts to mathematics. This course was also implemented to familiarize students with theengineering profession, motivate them to see themselves as future engineers, and to enhance theirproblem-solving skills.A student’s first year can permit positive faculty-student interactions, student-student interactions,and community building [22]. Also, programs and activities that lead to mentoring and discussionbetween students have been identified as best practices for retention in engineering [23]. Therefore,through ENGR194, students were placed into mathematics

Conference Session

FPD 5: Transitions and Student Success, Part I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Patrick Walton, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Timothy J Hinds, Michigan State University; Carmellia Davis-King, Michigan State University; Thomas F. Wolff P.E., Michigan State University

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First-Year Programs

(academic ad- ministration, first year programs, advising, career planning, women and diversity programs, etc.) and curricular issues. He is principal investigator on several NSF grants related to retention of engineering students. As a faculty member in civil engineering, his teaching portfolio includes courses in geotechni- cal engineering, probabilistic methods, and a large introductory course in civil engineering. His research and consulting activities have focused on the safety and reliability of hydraulic structures, and he has participated as an expert in three different capacities regarding reviews of levee performance in Hurri- cane Katrina. He is a three-time recipient of his college’s Withrow Award for

Conference Session

The Best of First-year Programs Division

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin D. Chambers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Matthew B. James, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #30124An Autoethnography: Outcomes from Faculty Engagement in CourseDevelopment in a Large First-Year Engineering ProgramDr. Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech Dr. Holly M. Matusovich is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education. She is current the Assistant Department Head for Undergraduate Programs and the former Assistant Department Head for Graduate Programs in Virginia Tech’s Department of Engineering Education. Dr. Matusovich is recognized for her research and practice related to graduate student mentoring. She won the Hokie Supervisor Spotlight Award in 2014, was nominated for a

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division: Best Papers

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew H. Phillips, Ohio State University; Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University; David A. Delaine, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #22983First-year Engineering Teaching Assistant Training: Examining DifferentTraining Models and Teaching Assistant EmpowermentAndrew Phillips, Ohio State University Andrew H. Phillips graduated summa cum laude from The Ohio State University in May 2016 with a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and with Honors Research Distinction. He is currently fin- ishing his M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and then he will pursue a Ph.D. in Engineering Education. His engineering education interests include first-year engineering, active learning, learning theory, and teaching design, programming, and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Focusing on Student Success

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qudsia Tahmina, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

and the overallgrade of the student which serves as a factor to determine student’s success in a classroom.First year engineering curriculum includes two semester course sequence: Fundamentals ofEngineering I (offered in the first semester) and Fundamentals of Engineering II (offered in thesecond semester). Data is presented from the first semester course offered at the regional campusof a large, research institution. Fundamentals of Engineering I course include the followingsections as three main components of the coursework. a) Introduction to data analysis tool suchas Microsoft Excel, b) Computer programming in MATLAB, and c) Design project. Teamworkand collaboration are heavily weighted for the assessment of student performance in the

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students III

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Claudia Morrell, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Anne Spence, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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Educational Research and Methods

Spence, University of Maryland-Baltimore County Anne M. Spence is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UMBC and holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland - College Park. During her twelve years as an engineering educator, she has developed curricula, directed programs to increase the recruitment and retention of women in engineering, and developed hands on engineering programs designed to foster an interest in engineering among elementary, middle and high school students. She manages a number of NSF grants related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and serves as the director of the Project Lead the Way

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University

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First-Year Programs

program in an easily relatable manner to engineering department chairs andcollege deans by providing a high-level view of first-year engineering.IntroductionThe call for an increase in the number of technical-minded graduates will not dissipate anytimesoon in this current world of technological advancement. Engineering colleges are under pressureto not only graduate students but to graduate more well-rounded engineers who can tackle themany challenges we face. To meet the call, colleges are putting more efforts to create robust first-year experiences for engineering students through the development of formal first-yearengineering programs (Bates, 2014; Rabb, Howison, & Skenes, 2015).As first-year engineering gains traction with nearly 60% of

Conference Session

1553 FPD3 - Computer & Programming Tools in First Year Instruction

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. David Harding, University of New Haven; Samuel Daniels, University of New Haven

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First-Year Programs

used to manage student schedules and group meetings, to exchangedrawings, agendas and recorded meeting minutes. Outlook is also used by students to organizeand distribute tasks both within the groups and between interdependent groups.Practicing engineers typically use organizational tools such as Microsoft Outlook in theworkplace to manage their own schedules and projects. The early introduction of these tools toengineering students provides valuable preparation for industry practice. In addition, thisimposed discipline forces students to critically assess their scheduling choices early enough tolessen retention problems. Personal organization is a key factor used to address early academicproblems with engineering students. Programs such as

Conference Session

The Best of First-Year Programs Division

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy K. Lape, Harvey Mudd College; Lori Bassman, Harvey Mudd College; Christopher Clark, Harvey Mudd College; Albert Dato, Harvey Mudd College; Angela M. Lee, Harvey Mudd College; Matthew Spencer, Harvey Mudd College; Erik Spjut, Harvey Mudd College; Laura Palucki Blake, Harvey Mudd College

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #19591Integrating Theory and Hands-On Practice using Underwater Robotics in aMultidisciplinary Introductory Engineering CourseDr. Nancy K. Lape, Harvey Mudd College Nancy K. Lape is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Harvey Mudd College.Prof. Lori Bassman, Harvey Mudd CollegeProf. Christopher Clark, Harvey Mudd College Dr. Christopher Clark is a Professor at Harvey Mudd College where his research includes multi robot systems and underwater robotics.Prof. Albert Dato, Harvey Mudd CollegeDr. Angela M. Lee, Harvey Mudd CollegeMatthew Spencer, Harvey Mudd College Matthew Spencer is a professor at Harvey Mudd College

Conference Session

First-year Programs: Professional Development and Skills

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jennifer Sinclair Curtis, University of California, Davis

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

have a network of individuals that can assist them in their career development or in theirjob search. While job searching and a number of career development resources are offered throughcampus-wide internship/career center offices, many engineering students, for various reasons, donot utilize these resources. Hence, a number of engineering colleges provide this type ofinformation through stand-alone workshops [1], modules [2-3], and incorporation within existingcourses [4-6]. Some engineering departments also teach stand-alone courses targeted at studentscloser to graduation [7-8]. Other engineering colleges have developed multiple college-widecourses that encompass a complete professional development program including teamwork,decision-making

Conference Session

FPD 10: Teamwork

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oguz Hanoglu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aladar Horvath, Ivy Tech Community College; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #8516First-Year Engineering Team Responses to Feedback on Their MathematicalModels - A Video StudyOguz Hanoglu, Purdue University, West Lafayette Oguz Hanoglu is currently a graduate student at Purdue University in the School of Engineering Edu- cation. He received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Middle East Technical University (METU), Turkey and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Bilkent University, Turkey. He conducts research within the First-Year Engineering Program to help the development, implementation, and assessment of model- eliciting activities with authentic engineering contexts. He is also a

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4A: Retention Programs and Strategies

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Bracey, Temple University; Keyanoush Sadeghipour, Temple University; Carnell Baugh, Independent; Shawn Fagan, Temple University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #16236Chasing the Holy Grail: Successful Academic Persistence and Retention ofHighly Motivated First-Year Engineering StudentsDr. Jamie Bracey, Temple University Dr. Jamie M. Bracey is an educational psychologist and Director of K-12 STEM Education, Outreach and Research for Temple University’s College of Engineering. Dr. Bracey is responsible for developing programs that foster student identity development and motivation to persist, managing external commu- nity relations, state policy development, and collaborative research partnerships that support continuous improvement in teaching and learning. In addition

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5A: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #16283The Impact of Teaching Self-Regulated Learning Skills to First Year Engi-neering StudentsDr. Rachel McCord, University of Tennessee - Knoxville Rachel McCord is a a Lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals Division at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She received her Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. Her research inter- ests include the impact of metacognitive and self-regulated learning development on engineering student success, particularly in the first year. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016The Impact of Teaching Self-Regulated Learning

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 11: Curricular and Program Innovations

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rolfe Josef Sassenfeld, New Mexico State University; John Ross Tapia, New Mexico State University

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First-Year Programs

profession. 4. Develop flow diagram construction and structured programming skills in MATLAB. 5. Learn the use of engineering tools (spreadsheets, drawing software, math, economics, etc.) 6. Become knowledgeable of dimensions (length, time, mass, force, temperature, electric current, energy and power) and related engineering parameters. Page 26.1461.4Instructional approaches, the flipped classroomA key aspect with respect to ENGR100’s instructional approach was the decision to implementthe flipped classroom, often referred to as “Learn before Lecture”. The professors were asked toimplement this strategy in each of their

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Experiential Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria E Goodrich, University of Notre Dame; Leo H. McWilliams, University of Notre Dame

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #16804Implementation of a Flotation Platform Project for a First-Year Engineering,Project-Based CourseDr. Victoria E Goodrich, University of Notre Dame Dr. Victoria Goodrich is the Director of the First-Year Engineering Program at the University of Notre Dame. She holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and a MS and PhD in Chemical Engineering from Notre Dame. Her research focuses primarily on Engineering Education issues, especially focused within the first-year engineering experience.Dr. Leo H. McWilliams, University of Notre Dame Dr. Leo H. McWilliams is Assistant Dean of Undergraduate