Conference Session

Improving course effectiveness

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Gosavi, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #6397Problem-Based Learning and Industrial EngineeringDr. Abhijit Gosavi, Missouri University of Science & Technology Abhijit Gosavi obtained a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of South Florida in 1999. He also has a B.S. and a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (both degrees were from India). His research interests include simulation-based optimization, engineering education, Markov decision processes, revenue management, and productive maintenance. He has published in numerous journals in areas related to his research. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Paying More Attention to Retention

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Yatchmeneff, University of Alaska Anchorage; Matthew Calhoun, University of Alaska Anchorage

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Deputy Director of the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP). Professor Yatchmeneff earned her PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University in 2015. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Her research focuses on motivation and success for Alaska Native pre-college students.Dr. Matthew Calhoun, University of Alaska Anchorage Dr. Matthew Calhoun is a civil engineering assistant professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Prior to his tenure-track position, he worked as a project engineer in the Alaskan construction industry followed by managing the pre-college component of the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program

Conference Session

FPD VIII: Crossing Bridges and Easing Transitions into the First Year

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danny King, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Laura Masterson, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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First-Year Programs

, study skills, time management skills, goal setting, and othernecessary skills. Each year, a panel of upper-class engineering students speak with the SBstudents to share the wisdom of their experience. They are guided to develop a meaningful andcohesive academic plan for their college career. Students are also asked to understand theirstrengths and weakness through a review of personality profiles and learning styles. Orientation to campus resources. Over the course of the program, students are introducedto various resources on campus that are designed to help them succeed. Especially vital toengineering students is the Math Assistance Center and the Writing Center. Each Center workswith the students throughout Bridge to get ready for

Conference Session

Design Spine

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey L. Schiano, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Design in Engineering Education

multi-year fixed-term positions. Undergraduate engineering studentsdeclare a major during the fifth semester. Enrollment for the 2011-12 academic year includes439 students as juniors and seniors pursuing the BSEE Degree, and an additional 72 M.S. and135 Ph.D. students in the Electrical Engineering Graduate Program.The concept of design is of central importance to all engineering disciplines and a requiredcomponent in every accredited engineering program. In comparison to other core areas withinelectrical engineering, such as circuit analysis, electromagnetics, semiconductor devices, orlinear systems, the development and maintenance of a design course is a more challengingprocess for several reasons. First, it is easier to identify and instruct

Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ari Epstein, MIT; Beverly Mire, Cambridge Youth Programs; Trent Ramsey, Cambridge Youth Programs; Karen Gareis, Goodman Research Group; Emily Davidson, MIT; Elizabeth Jones, MIT; Michelle Slosberg, MIT; Rafael Bras, MIT

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

of experts that supervises the design and construction of a multibillion-dollar project to protect the City of Venice from floods. Page 15.1199.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Terrascope Youth Radio: Engaging urban teens in a unique university-community partnershipAbstractTerrascope Youth Radio (TYR) is an NSF-funded program in which undergraduate engineeringand science students at MIT mentor local urban teens as the teens produce radio/audioprogramming on environmental topics. The interaction has been remarkably fruitful, both for theteens and for the undergraduates. The

Conference Session

Teaching Design

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rashmi Jain, Stevens Institute of Technology; Anithashree Chandrasekaran, Stevens Institute of Technology; Bernard Gallois, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

engineering. Her research interests include systems integration, systems architecture assessment, and rapid systems engineering. Dr. Jain is a member of INCOSE, American Society for Engineering Management and Agile Alliance. She holds Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Technology Management from Stevens Institute of Technology.Anithashree Chandrasekaran, Stevens Institute of Technology ANITHASHREE CHANDRASEKARAN is a PhD Student in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management at Stevens Institute of Technology. Her research interests includes Rapid Systems Development, Risk Management and Modeling, System Integration, System Design and Architecture. She obtained her B.E. in Electrical and

Conference Session

Online Programs and Program Assessment

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Audeen W. Fentiman, Purdue University; Emilie A. Siverling, Purdue University; Rene Alexander Soto Perez, Purdue University; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University; Michael C. Loui, Purdue University; Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Graduate Studies

design a curriculum and guides them through the process of developing a course in their field. • ENE 685 Engineering Education Methods (3 credit hours), provides students with a variety of techniques for teaching courses that are both engaging and effective. • ENE 687 Mentored Teaching in Engineering (1 credit hour), enables students to deepen their understanding of teaching and learning through feedback and reflection as they perform their regularly assigned teaching duties. • ENE 695 Succeeding as an Engineering Professor (3 credit hours), covers other skills valuable to faculty members such as writing proposals, selecting and mentoring graduate students, and managing projects.All four courses

Conference Session

1st Year Retention Programs for Women Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University; Amanda Funai, University of Michigan; Allison Interrante, Northeastern University; Sara Wadia-Fascetti, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

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Women in Engineering

2006-1764: CONNECTIONS PHYSICS REVIEW (CPR) PROGRAMRachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University Rachelle Reisberg is Director of Women in Engineering at Northeastern University and Associate Director of the Connections program. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering from Rice University. She has held management positions at IBM and Allmerica Financial. She was President of a start-up software company before joining Northeastern.Amanda Funai, University of Michigan Amanda Funai received her bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering in 2005 from Northeastern University. Amanda was a student-teacher for the Connections Physics Review

Conference Session

TYCD 2003 Lower Division Initiatives

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

william mullett; Gary Mullett

whether or not they had a “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”legacy electronics program or something similar that could be transitioned into a corporatespecific telecommunications program [1].Dr. John Abeles, the Executive Director of NYNEX University, was the visionary on thecorporation/management side of NYNEX that gave life to this idea and it was swiftly endorsed bythe CWA on the union side of the fence. At the time, telecommunications was starting to becomethe newest technology buzzword and the Telecommunications Act of 1996 was only a short

Conference Session

Learning styles affect on students in graphic and design courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

Figure 2: Result of process and structure summary of chapter 1 (student work)1. IntroductionStudents at The University of Calgary Schulich School of Engineering take a Technology andSociety course in the third year of their engineering program. This course, in the past, presentedan overview of major engineering feats and societal impacts as a result of engineeringinnovations. Students were tested using standard multiple-choice exams.For the past three years the course experimented with several communication components vitalto the success of engineering students: oral presentations and graphic communication in the formof data and information visualizations. These components are beneficial to the student’s 4th yearcapstone design course where

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Wednesday Cornucopia (Educational Research)

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Yatchmeneff, University of Alaska, Anchorage; Matthew E. Calhoun, University of Alaska, Anchorage

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Paper ID #26635Revisiting Engineering Identity in a Common Introduction to EngineeringCourse to Improve RetentionDr. Michele Yatchmeneff, University of Alaska, Anchorage Michele Yatchmeneff is Unangax (Alaska Native) who grew up living a traditional subsistence lifestyle in rural villages along Alaska’s Aleutian chain. She earned a BS in Civil Engineering in 2005 and an MS in Engineering Management in 2009 at University of Alaska Anchorage. After earning her BS she began working in Alaska’s construction and engineering industry, specializing in water and sewer projects in remote villages across the state. She also worked as

Conference Session

Closing Manufacturing Competency Gaps II

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Doug Ramers

isolation without considering interactions.Solving most real world problems requires integrating this knowledge. As a result of theevolution of standardized Mechanical Engineering programs, students are typically exposed toonly one semester of manufacturing processes. Manufacturing problems are rarely used to teachstudents how to integrate their new knowledge and develop skills to solve applied problems.The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Manufacturing Education Plan1 defines a set of criticalcompetencies expected of engineering students entering manufacturing industries. The Plan is aresult of workshops with automotive, aerospace, electronics, and other industries. Competenciessuch as project planning and management, communication, problem

Conference Session

First-year Programs: Focus on Student Success 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Randy Hugh Brooks, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

students to acquirethe base technical knowledge as well as the freedom and encouragement to embrace a growthmindset [2].Two observations were the initial impetuses for these engineering preparatory courses: (1) manystudents entering my classroom were good at math and/or science, so their advising networksuggested that they should study engineering (not bad advice, just not complete) yet they wereunclear as to what an engineering career involved, and (2) the first course in the first-yearsequence at Texas A&M is programming, and 65+% (in fall 2020) of the students entering myclassroom had no prior knowledge of coding or programming.“What’s Up With Engineering?” is designed to provide content to begin preparing high schoolstudents for the

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Forrest S. Keeler; Dr. Mihir K. Das

the university curriculum, and to graduate level students for eventualvaluable dissemination and application to multiple other programs in the student’s work environment. SystemsEngineering is such a discipline. It has been in existence for a considerable time and it has grown out of a hostof methodologies that have emerged over time to support Systems Design Engineering as a key element ofcomplex design teams. This paper reports on our recently developed Graduate program in SE focused toward development ofcomplex systems. Each such complex system requires a clear Systems Engineering Master Plan, a set of SEMethodologies, appropriate tools, a rigorous requirements flow-down technique, and a comprehensive ProjectManagement Plan to

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Scott Huff

outsourcing of work, including materials testing functions, to constructors, design professionals, and testing firms• Loss of experienced testing technicians to retirement and the private sectorTo meet these challenges, transportation agencies in the Northwest joined together to develop acommon training program for transportation technicians.The Northwest Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (NAQTC) is comprised of theDepartments of Transportation in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, along with theFederal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Western Federal Lands Highway Division ofFHWA. NAQTC’s mission is to provide continuously improving quality in transportationconstruction. NAQTC’s first major undertaking was the

Conference Session

Engaging Faculty Across Disciplines, Colleges, and Institutions

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Cecilia Santa Cruz, PUCP; Graciela del Carmen Fernández de Córdova, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú; Marta Vilela Vilela, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #21172Innovation in the Course Disaster Risk Management to Improve the Univer-sity Student’s Competence for Multidisciplinary and Participatory WorkDr. Ing. Sandra Cecilia Santa Cruz, PUCP Professor at Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru, PUCP, and Director of the Master’s Degree Program in Civil Engineering, with experience in the coordination and execution of multidisciplinary projects in the area of natural disaster risk, seismic hazard and structural design. Experience in consulting for international organizations and Peruvian Government. AREAS OF INTEREST Disaster Risk Managment, Risk assessment

Conference Session

Program Support Initiatives

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Leslie Nolen, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #33789Civil Engineering Master’s Programs: Requirements and OutcomesDr. Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Envi- ronmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) and Director for the Engineering Plus program. She has served as the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education in the CEAE Department, as well as the ABET assessment coordinator. Professor Bielefeldt was also the faculty director of the Sustainable By Design Residential Academic Program, a living-learning community where students learned

Conference Session

Innovations in Curriculum and Course Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Manufacturing, Automation and Robotics, and CAE in Manufacturing Processes fields. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Integrating Engineering Design into Graphics CoursesAbstractThis paper focuses on integrating engineering design into graphics courses in engineering andmanufacturing engineering programs. In the past, small deviations like graphical problemsolving or simple design knowledge were utilized in engineering graphics courses. However,addition of strong but controlled design content will allow students to get exposed to the designprocess and its medium (graphics) simultaneously, enforcing better understanding of the purposeof engineering graphics while enhancing the learning

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Monday Cornucopia (Classroom Innovations)

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; James Moscola, York College of Pennsylvania; James A. Kearns, York College of Pennsylvania; Eleanor Leung, York College of Pennsylvania; Jason Forsyth, James Madison University

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First-Year Programs

, electrical, and computer engineering. In 2016 he co-authored the 6th edition of Principles and Applications of Electrical Engineering with Dr. Giorgio Rizzoni of the Ohio State University.Dr. Eleanor Leung, York College of Pennsylvania Dr. Eleanor Leung is an assistant professor with the Electrical and Computer Engineering program of York College of Pennsylvania. Her research area is in wireless communications focusing on space-time block coding and the design of signal constellations. Her technical research area is in wireless communications focusing on space-time block coding and the design of signal constellations. She is also doing research work focused on active and collaborative learning in engineering education

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kazumi Homma, The George Washington University; Ekundayo Shittu, The George Washington University; Ryan Watkins, The George Washington University; Payman Dehghanian, The George Washington University; Chung Hyuk Park, The George Washington University; Hiromi Sanders J.D., Ph.D., The George Washington University/University of Maryland, Baltimore

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #46552BOARD # 316: A Digital Nudge: Assessing the Impact of an ImmutableRecords Data Management Platform on Student Researcher Ethics (ER2: theEthical and Responsible Research Program)Dr. Kazumi Homma, The George Washington University Dr. Kazumi Homma is a Research Scientist at the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the George Washington University. In an NSF-funded project titled ”A Digital Nudge: Assessing the Impact of an Immutable Records Data Management Platform on Student Researcher Ethics”(ER2:the Ethical and Responsible Research Program), Dr. Homma has been leading a systematic literature review and an

Conference Session

First-Year Programs (FPD) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Silverstein, University of California, Los Angeles

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First-Year Programs

Calif. and New York. He led the restructuring of these design, development and manufacturing organi- zations; substantially reducing operating and overhead costs and increasing productivity and profitability. He joined Northrop to establish and lead the Washington D.C based Northrop Analysis Center, a unique ”think tank” providing international strategic and marketing analysis as well as consulting services to the corporation. Mr. Silverstein began his engineering career at TRW, where he held various engineering and program management positions. While at TRW, he became an expert in satellite systems and was recruited to support the director of Central Intelligence. He was responsible for the oversight and evalua

Collection

2015 ASEE Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education

Authors

Thomas Haas, University of Cincinnati

joined the United States Air Force in 2004 as an F-16 AvionicsTechnician. During 42 months of active duty service, Thomas received Airman of the Quarterand was nominated for the Technician of the Year. After leaving the Air Force, he received hisBachelors in Secondary Education and Mathematics from the University of Cincinnati in 2012.Thomas is currently teaching math and Foundations of Engineering at Norwood High School.2)3) WORKSHOP INFORMATIONProposed Title:Algebra II and the Engineering Design ProcessAbstract: Please provide a concise description that includes the workshop’s learning objectives(maximum 750 characters). The abstract is used on the ASEE website, program materials, andotherK-12 Workshop

Conference Session

Multi-disciplinary Design

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Kris Dick; Don Petkau; Danny Mann; Myron (Ron) Britton

Session 3225 Biosystems Engineering Design Trilogy: An Overview D.D. Mann1, M.G. Britton 2, K.J. Dick 1 and D.S. Petkau 1 1 Department of Biosystems Engineering, University of Manitoba / 2 Engineering Design Program, Faculty of Engineering, University of ManitobaAbstractIn the fall of 1998, the Department of Biosystems Engineering at the University of Manitobaintroduced a package of three courses to enhance the teaching of engineering design. Theobjective was to teach undergraduate engineers how to design by exposing them to the type ofdesign environment they will

Collection

2022 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

Authors

Lisa Cole, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University; Michelle Tsui-Woods, k2i academy, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University; Vanessa Ironside, k2i academy, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University

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Diversity

Creating Equity-Focused STEM Learning Programs with k2i academyLisa Cole1, Vanessa Ironside2, Michelle Tsui-Woods3k2i academy, Lassonde School of Engineering-York University1, 2, 3lisa.cole@lassonde.yorku.ca1, vanessa.ironside@lassonde.yorku.ca2,michelle-tsui-woods@lassonde.yorku.ca3Abstractk2i (kindergarten to industry) academy within the Lassonde School of Engineering at YorkUniversity works to meaningfully design and integrate equity and inclusion based science,technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs into all areas of education. Theseprograms address systemic barriers that limit youth from succeeding in STEM areas,pursuing further education and finding a place in industry. The Bringing STEM to Life:Work-Integrated Learning

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard W. Crain; Michael S. Trevisan; Kenneth L. Gentili; Dale E. Calkins; D. C. Davis

definition of the educational outcomesexpected at the end of a baccalaureate engineering degree. In the case of the design componentof curricula, these outcomes define what the student has learned and is capable of doing withrespect to design. The set of outcomes which apply to all of the engineering disciplines becomecriteria for the curricula. Achievement of these outcomes requires assessment at critical pointsin the educational process if growth in student design ability is to be developed throughout thecurriculum. This perspective is reflected in proposed changes in accreditation requirements set bythe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET, 1995). These criteria placeresponsibility on the institution to define program

Conference Session

Inquiry, Inclusivity, and Integration

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Harshdutta I Pandya, Rowan University; Yusuf Mehta P.E., Rowan University; Andrae Francois, Rowan University Center for Research and Education in Advanced Transportation Systems (CREATEs); Dan Offenbacker, Rowan University, Center for Research and Education in Advanced Transportation Engineering Systems (CREATEs)

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Civil Engineering

Data requirements – Surface distress condition surveys and structural capacity 3 (Falling Weight Deflectometer) 4 Determining present and future needs – Programming of rehabilitation and 5 maintenance alternatives, pavement condition index (PCI), prediction models 6 Structural design and analysis – Traffic, Asphalt institute method and 7 AASHTO Design for flexible pavement, back calculation of pavement layers 8 moduli using BAKFAA, MEPDG practices 9 Midterm Exam 10 Economic evaluation and analysis – Role of maintenance, key components of 11 implementation of pavement management in construction, Research 12 management 13 Cost and benefit of

Conference Session

FPD1 - Early Success and Retention

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jale Tezcan, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; John Nicklow, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; James Mathias, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Lalit Gupta, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Rhonda Kowalchuk, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

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First-Year Programs

increase theretention and graduation rates. A variety of strategies, including revision of teaching methodsand redesign of traditional classes are being implemented to improve freshmen experience as awhole. A recent nationwide survey by Brannan and Wankat10 indicate that more than two-thirdsof the engineering programs have a first-year introductory course to motivate students. Whilehelping students choose a career path has been a traditional goal 11, 12 , most such courses nowinclude computational tools 9, 13 and hands-on design projects 14-20 that emphasize activelearning.Unfavorable nationwide trends, particularly the declining graduation rates prompted the Collegeof Engineering (COE) to undertake a major initiative to improve retention. Current

Conference Session

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

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elisabeth A. Chapman, Clarkson University; Elisabeth Maria Wultsch, Clarkson University; Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; John C. Moosbrugger, Clarkson University; Peter R Turner, Clarkson University; Michael W. Ramsdell, Physics Dept. Clarkson University; Robert Prout Jaspersohn, Clarkson University

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First-Year Programs

society is shaped by technology, theconverse relationship is less apparent. It is a goal of the course for students to gain a broadunderstanding of the complex relationships among engineering, technology, and societyincluding the variety of ways that society does influence the development of technology,including its adoption or rejection. The course also emphasizes the importance of ethics in allaspects of engineering decision-making from design decisions to project management. Thecourse design departs from the more common first year engineering course consisting of design,engineering ethics, engineering problem solving and engineering topics, by fusing a scaled-backversion of such content with content addressing concepts and knowledge associated

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 1: Curriculum Design and Innovative Pedagogy

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia; Anna Leyf Peirce Starling, University of Virginia; Benjamin J. Laugelli, University of Virginia

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

, including Science, Technology, and Contemporary Issues; Technol ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work in Progress: Using Challenge Essential Questions to Connect Technical, Social, and Ethical Content in a First-Year Engineering ProgramAbstractThis Work-In-Progress paper will describe a specific intervention to help first-year engineering(FYE) students make connections between technical and sociotechnical content. Foundationalengineering courses are designed to introduce new undergraduates to the discipline ofengineering and help them develop the skills and knowledge to succeed throughout their studies.Students are introduced to technical content (e.g., CAD, programming

Conference Session

Introduction to Engineering and More

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Shawn Nichols; Margaret Pinnell

engineering design,introduce structured programming and provide experiential learning. Additionally, this course isrequired to implement various first year experience (FYE) components. These FYE componentsinclude information literacy, introduction to the Catholic Marianist character of the university,career services offered at UD and computing ethics. EGR 101 is team taught by professors orgraduate students from at least two different engineering disciplines. There are two basic course formats for EGR 101 that are offered in various sections ofthe course. In most cases, students pick a section based on what is available and what will fit intotheir schedule. In one of these formats, students work on a single project that lasts the