A WORK-IN-PROGRESS: We ARe…DUINO! a project-based first-year experience, collaborative with the IEEE student chapterIn this work-in-progress (WIP) paper, we will invite discussion about our recent and ongoingefforts in developing a first-year experience for Electrical Engineering (EE). A common desireof undergraduates in EE (and we suspect across engineering in general) is for more “hands-on”experiences. What little they get tends to be later in their college career; however, as the Do-It-Yourself (DIY)/Make culture continues to grow, more of our students are walking in the doorready and willing to “get their hands dirty” on
Paper ID #27972Understanding Global Perspective Development in First-Year EngineeringStudents: Determining Educational ImpactBrian Robert Moore, Rowan University I received my bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rowan University in 2018 and I am currently pursuing my MSc in Engineering at Rowan University. My research is focused on globalizing engineering education.Mr. John Austin Schneider, Rowan University John Schneider graduated from Rowan University in 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engi- neering. He is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Engineering Management at Rowan University. He
residence hall on campus. The classroommeetings—held weekly in the fall and biweekly during the spring semester—were facilitated bya freshman advisor; a male university administrator with ties to the living group as a formerresident. No more than 10 students were assigned the seminar in any one year.Class FormatEach 90-minute class began with a review of the participant’s goals, academic assignments,commitments, and outcomes from the previous week. Often, the ensuing discussion centered onone participant’s challenges, concluding with a collaboratively-generated solution to overcomethe academic challenge. An activity based on the readings or other assignments followed. Thesession ended with participants discussing their academic commitments and
and interventions on international engineers’ teaming behaviors.Dr. Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Matthew W. Ohland is Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He has degrees from Swarthmore College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Florida. His research on the longitudinal study of engineering students, team assignment, peer evaluation, and active and collaborative teaching methods has been supported by the National Science Foundation and the Sloan Foundation and his team received Best Paper awards from the Journal of Engineering Education in 2008 and 2011 and from the IEEE Transactions on Education in 2011 and 2015. Dr
, Developing Research Report, and Understanding School Culture. Mr. Beigpourian currently works in the CATME project, which is NSF funding project, on optimizing teamwork skills and assessing the quality of Peer Evaluations.Dr. Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Matthew W. Ohland is Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He has degrees from Swarthmore College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Florida. His research on the longitudinal study of engineering students, team assignment, peer evaluation, and active and collaborative teaching methods has been supported by the National Science Foundation and the Sloan Foundation and his
career consultation.Dr. Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Matthew W. Ohland is Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He has degrees from Swarthmore College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Florida. His research on the longitudinal study of engineering students, team assignment, peer evaluation, and active and collaborative teaching methods has been supported by the National Science Foundation and the Sloan Foundation and his team received Best Paper awards from the Journal of Engineering Education in 2008 and 2011 and from the IEEE Transactions on Education in 2011 and 2015. Dr. Ohland is an ABET Program Evaluator for
Paper ID #28049Flip-J instructional strategies in the first-year engineering design classroomDr. Olukemi Akintewe, University of South Florida Dr. Olukemi Akintewe is an instructor in the Department of Medical Engineering. She received a B.E. degree in chemical engineering from City College of New York, CUNY, a M.Sc in materials science & engineering from The Ohio State University and a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of South Florida. Dr. Akintewe has focused her research in service-learning in engineering education; engi- neering predictive assessment models that supports students’ learning, classroom
. Through pre-college efforts, in collaboration with the Women in Engineering Program, the Office of Ad- missions at Texas A&M University, and high school partners, Garcia has provided hundreds of students attending partner Texas’ high schools, the opportunity to participate in hands-on engineering activities as well as experiencing life in a college campus. Many of these students have since decided to pursue a degree in engineering at Texas A&M, and Garcia continues to work with them to ensure their success. In fact, her efforts over the last two years alongside other engineering programs have resulted in an increase 2019 FYEE Conference : Penn State University , Pennsylvania Jul 28
analytes, such as glucose for patients with diabetes. At Penn State University, she teaches Introduction to Engineering Design and a graduate-level Engineering Design Studio course.Dr. Sven G. Bilen P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park Sven G. Bil´en, Ph.D., P.E. is Professor of Engineering Design, Electrical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering at Penn State and Head of the School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs. His educational research interests include developing techniques for enhancing engineering design education, innovation in design, teaching technological entrepreneurship, global product design, and systems design. 2019 FYEE Conference : Penn
department (biomedical, civil and environmental, electrical and computer Table II shows the entrepreneurial mindset defined by and mechanical engineering at Marquette University – OpusKEEN in which three keywords, 3C’s (Curiosity, College of Engineering) provides the students with anConnections and Creating Value) were created for educators overview of their departments and areas of practice, alongto follow as a guideline in order to provide students with an with appropriate research works and activities. Through thisentrepreneurial mindset. Table II also shows the expected type
in students becoming a part of the PEEC program.CONTEXT:Several of the Tribally Controlled Colleges, TCCs, in North Dakota participated in a NSFsponsored program to generate more Native Americans into engineering. The programis called Pre-Engineering Education Collaborative, PEEC, and has seen a certainamount of success. having graduated 6 degreed engineers from this collaborative todate [1]. One of the concerns with any such sponsored program is to ensure continuedrecruitment and resulting institutionalization of the program. Critical to recruitment is thedrive to stay relevant and attractive to the next generation of students. This isparticularly challenging in the reservation communities which are under-resourced, notonly in a financial
Paper ID #28004Work in Progress: Analyzing a Distributed Expertise Model in an Under-graduate Engineering CourseMs. Sara Willner-Giwerc , Tufts University Sara Willner-Giwerc is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at Tufts University. She is a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, which supports her research at the Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO) on technological tools and pedagogical approaches for facilitating hands on learning in educational settings.Dr. Kristen B Wendell, Tufts University Kristen Wendell is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and
Paper ID #27998Creating Engaging Escape Rooms in First Year Engineering Courses: A PilotStudyDr. Scott Streiner, Rowan University Dr. Scott Streiner is an assistant professor in the Experiential Engineering Education Department (ExEEd) at Rowan University. He received his Ph.D in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, with a focus in engineering education. His research interests include engineering global competency, cur- ricula and assessment; pedagogical innovations through game-based and playful learning; spatial skills development and engineering ethics education. His funded research explores the
Paper ID #28033Full Paper: Implementing Classroom-Scale Virtual Reality into a FreshmanEngineering Visuospatial Skills CourseDr. Jonathan R. Brown, Ohio State University Jonathan Brown (B.S., M.S. Mathematics, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Ph.D. Mate- rials Engineering, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology) is a research scientist in the Depart- ment of Chemical Engineering and a lecturer in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. His background is in computer simulations and theory of polymer glasses and block copolymers for energy applications. He teaches
collaborate, to be creative and to connect with a much broader community. Furtherresearch on how these experiences influence student’s sense of belonging to a post-secondaryacademic community along with their self-concept as engineers, problem-solvers and designerswould be beneficial.References[1] B. Bevan, “The promise and the promises of making in science education,” Studies in ScienceEducation, Vol 53(1), pp 75–103, Jan. 2017.[2] M. Resnick and E. Rosenbaum, “Designing for tinkerability” in Design. Make. Play:Growing the next generation of STEM innovators, M. Honey and D. Kanter, Eds., New York:Routledge, 2013, pp. 163–181.[3] B. Bevan, J. Ryoo, A. Vanderwerff, M. Petrich and K. Wilkinson, “Making deeper learners: Atinkering learning dimensions
.[13] Chapman, E. A., & Wultsch, E. M., & DeWaters, J., & Moosbrugger, J. C., & Turner, P. R., & Ramsdell, M. W., & Jaspersohn, R. P. (2015, June), Innovating Engineering Curriculum for First-year Retention Paper presented at 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, Washington.[14] Azemi, A., and I. Esparragoza. Problem-based collaborative projects in and between freshman and sophomore engineering courses, Proceedings of the 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Orlando, Florida.[15] Veltman, Tiffany, and William Rosehart, “Work in Progress-Design in First Year Engineering,” Proceedings of the 40th Frontiers in Education Conference, Washington, DC, 2010.[16
Engineering Design (EDSGN 100) acts as a gateway engineering course forover 3800 students across 20 Penn State campuses each year. Recently, the course has incorporatedsix educational modules, which cover topics from creativity to professional communication tomaking. However, these modules require a unifying experience so that the students are able toperceive how the content from the individual modules coalesces to form the unique identity of anengineer. To address this need, a new framework is proposed to guide the creation andimplementation of an 8-week long design challenge within EDSGN 100. This framework identifiesa series of 8 project characteristics necessary to create a clear connection between the content fromeach of the individual modules
) educational programs and careers [1]. This underrepresentation is reflected in the normsand culture existing in STEM fields. The perception of a white-men dominated environment canoften result in unfair stereotypes and biases imposed on women and people of color. These studentscan face assumptions of inferiority and be considered as part of the STEM field only as part of arequirement or quota [2],[3],[4]. Group based project learning is a common tool used in the engineering classroom topromote the acquisition and development of skills that prepare students for engineering careersrequiring significant collaborative effort. Working in groups and collaborating towards acommon goal allows students to develop their communication, leadership
-solving skills and provide them with the culminates in a final design project that requires students totheoretical technical background required in any engineering construct and program a robot that is capable of playingfield. Students are typically required to take a physics and/or “soccer.” It should be noted that direct contact with suchother science course(s), a math course, and an introduction to advanced applications is frequently not encountered until theengineering course. This introduction to engineering course last two years of study.may focus on teamwork, interdisciplinary collaboration,design principles, and a conceptual overview of the various BACKGROUNDengineering disciplines. In
/10790195.1999.10850073.2. D. Xu, et al. “EASEing Students Into College: The Impact of Multidimensional Support for Underprepared Students.” Educational Researcher, vol. 47, no. 7, Oct. 2018, pp. 435–450, doi:10.3102/0013189X18778559.3. M. Estrada, et al. "Improving underrepresented minority student persistence in STEM." CBE—Life Sciences Education15.3 (2016): es5.4. C. A. Bolaños-Guzmán, C. A. Zarate. “Underrepresented Minorities in Science: ACNP Strives to Increase Minority Representation and Inclusion.” Neuropsychopharmacology 41 (2016): 2421-2423.5. P. T. Terenzini, et al, “Collaborative Learning vs. Lecture/Discussion: Students Reported Learning Gains*.” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 90, no. 1, 2001, pp. 123–130.6
misconceptions in engineering education: Curricular, measurement, and theoretically-focused approaches,” Cambridge Handb. Eng. Educ. Res., pp. 83–102, 2014.[6] C. S. Kalman, “Promoting conceptual change using collaborative groups in quantitative gateway courses,” Am. J. Phys., vol. 67, no. S1, p. S45, 1999.[7] E. L. Zirbel, “Teaching to promote deep understanding and instigate conceptual change,” Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., vol. 38, p. 1220, 2006.[8] M. Borrego, S. Cutler, M. Prince, C. Henderson, and J. E. Froyd, “Fidelity of implementation of research- based instructional strategies (RBIS) in engineering science courses,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 102, no. 3, pp. 394– 425, 2013.[9] W. C. Newstetter and M. Svinicki
engineering-student environment.Compounding this challenge is the under resourced status of the individuals involved,that is to say many of the students started in a school system with opportunity problems.The application of NHDLM is a way to get across the fundamentals of engineeringsciences, much like a YouTube podcast might, but adding a dimension ofpersonalization, direct communication and relatively quick feedback in an arena thatcelebrates personal efforts while maintaining system wide standards and professionalattainmentsBACKGROUND:It has been recognized since the late-1970s that representation of minority students inengineering is a problem [1]. Even last year [2] enrollment for Native American studentsin US postsecondary education was less
some contextual information on the design process. This work is expanded upon throughthe proposed service-learning summer experience outlined in this paper that would connectundergraduate students to novice math or science teachers (NMSTs) and rising 9th grade K-12youth. The summer experience has goals to allow 1. NMSTs to become proficient with Aeropodtechnology, engineering design, and remote sensing in collaboration with undergraduate studentsand K-12 youth, 2. Undergraduate student designers to participate in a realistic engineeringdesign environment with potential users of their designs, and 3. K-12 students to be exposed toscientific inquiry and engineering design in an informal educational environment. The service-learning experience
Paper ID #28011Work-in-Progress: The Development of a Co-Taught Student Success Coursefor FreshmenDr. Bonnie S. Boardman, University of Texas, Arlington Bonnie Boardman is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington. Her primary research interests are in the engineering education and resource planning disciplines. She holds a B.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from The University of Arkansas and an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University.Dr. Lynn L. Peterson, University of Texas, Arlington Dr
Paper ID #28092Creating an Effective Retention ProgramDr. Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati Dr. Gaskins is the Assistant Dean of Inclusive Excellence and Community Engagement in the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science, the only African-American female currently teaching in the faculty of the College of Engineering. Whitney earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomed- ical Engineering, her Masters of Business Administration in Quantitative Analysis and her Doctorate of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering/Engineering Education. In her role as Assistant Dean, Dr. Gaskins has
Full Paper: Implement Hands-on Activities for Statics Course into Student Success Programs 1. BackgroundThe University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UWP) is a very much student-centered teachingschool with high reputation for its engineering programs. The College of Engineering,Mathematics and Science Student Success Programs (EMS SSP) plays a crucial role inhelping students become the next generation of successful engineers.In EMS SSP, there are three Living Learning Communities (LLCs) for students pursing adegree in STEM fields. In 2017, the UWP is proud to offer an Explore EMS LLC for allfreshman students in the College of EMS who are interested in exploring career opportunities inEMS fields. The Women in
Paper ID #28012Work-in-Progress: A Professional Learning Community Experience in De-veloping Teamwork Teaching MaterialsDr. Bonnie S. Boardman, University of Texas, Arlington Bonnie Boardman is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington. Her primary research interests are in the engineering education and resource planning disciplines. She holds a B.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from The University of Arkansas and an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University. 2019 FYEE Conference
Paper ID #28019Full Paper: Assessment of Entrepreneurial Mindset Coverage in an OnlineFirst Year Design CourseDr. Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University Dr. Haolin Zhu earned her BEng in Engineering Mechanics from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and her Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Cornell University, with a focus on computational solid mechanics. After receiving her Ph.D., Dr. Zhu joined Arizona State University as a full time Lecturer and became part of the freshman engineering education team in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. She currently holds the title of Senior Lecturer and is the recipient
Chemical Engineering. She coordinated STEM outreach for the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences.Dr. Marcia Pool, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Marcia Pool is a Teaching Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Depart- ment of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). She has been active in improving undergraduate education including developing laboratories to enhance experimental design skills and mentoring and guiding student teams through the capstone design and a translational course following capstone design. In her Director role, she works closely with the departmental leadership to manage the undergraduate program including
Paper ID #28006Advice from a First YearDr. Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University Dr. Jarvie-Eggart is a registered professional engineer with over a decade of experience as an envi- ronmental engineer. She is a Senior Lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals department at Michigan Technological University. Her research interests include online learning, active and collaborative learning, technology adoption, first year transition, sustainability and diversity in engineering.Miss Amanda Marie Singer 2019 FYEE Conference : Penn State University , Pennsylvania Jul 28