Conference Session

Technical Session IV

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Cecelia M. Wigal, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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. Dr. Wigal is also interested in engineering education reform to address present and future student and national and international needs. 2018 FYEE Conference: Glassboro, New Jersey Jul 25 Full Paper: Art for All Design CollaborationIntroductionThe formal Art for All (AfA) project at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) wasinitiated in the fall of 2016 with the goal to team first year engineering students with second yearart students to develop assistive devices that help persons with disabilities express themselves inart. Specifically, the AfA project requires that engineering and art students collaborate tounderstand the boundaries of a client when creating an art product

Conference Session

Technical Session IX

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Kadri Akinola Akanni Parris, Ohio State University; Krista M Kecskemety, Ohio State University

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Paper ID #24480First Year Engineering collaborations with traditional engineering depart-ments, to introduce students to foundational concepts, through hands-on lab-oratory exercises.Dr. Kadri Akinola Akanni Parris, Ohio State University Dr. Kadri A.A. Parris is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University (OSU). He is the holder of a Master’s Degree in Transportation Engineering and received his Doctorate in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) with a concentration in Pavement Design, both at OSU. In addition, he holds Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with the

Conference Session

Technical Session VIII

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Nora Honken, University of Cincinnati

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Paper ID #24481Activities that Help Students Maintain and Develop Interest in EngineeringDuring the First Year of College: A Collaborative Sharing and Brainstorm-ing ActivityDr. Nora Honken, University of Cincinnati Nora is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Education Department at The University of Cincin- nati. She holds a PhD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development for the University of Louisville, a MS in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University and a BS in Industrial Engineer- ing from Virginia Tech. She also has extensive industrial experience. 2018 FYEE

Conference Session

Technical Session II

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Davida Scharf, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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and initiatives to help students bridge the gap between high school and college as well as preparing students for the rigors of mathematics. His research interests in- clude engineering education, excellence in instruction, water and wastewater treatment, civil engineering infrastructure, and transportation engineering.Dr. Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Jaskirat Sodhi is a University Lecturer in the department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology. 2018 FYEE Conference: Glassboro, New Jersey Jul 25 Collaborating with Librarians to Help First Year Students Explore Engineering Disciplines and Improve Research &

Conference Session

Technical Session III

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Susan M Bitetti, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Ethan E Danahy, Tufts University

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ask students to reflect upon their experiences outside ofthe classroom, as Kilgore has done [12], to gain better insight into students workflow andperceptions. Additionally, we hope to broaden this research to other First Year Design Courses atTufts University.References[1] D. Nguyen, “The Essential Skills and Attributes of an Engineer: A Comparative Study ofAcademics, Industry Personnel and Engineering Students,” Global J. of Engng. Educ., Vol. 2,No.1, pp. 65-76, 1998.[2] C. J. Atman et al, “ ​Comparing freshman and senior engineering design processes: Anin-depth follow-up study,” ​ Design Studies, vol. 26, No. 4, pp. 325-357, July 2005.[3] N. Cross, “​Expertise in design: an overview,” ​Design Studies, Vol. 25, No. 5, pp. 427-441,September

Conference Session

Technical Session VI

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University; Laura Kasson Fiss, Michigan Technological University

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Paper ID #24433Comparing First Year Engineering Students’ Math and Verbal ACT scoresand Performance in Introductory Engineering and Composition Courses.Dr. 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 environ- mental engineer. She lectures in the Engineering Fundamentals department at Michigan Technological University. Her research interests include online learning, active and collaborative learning, sustainability and diversity in engineering.Dr. Laura Kasson Fiss, Michigan Technological University Laura

Conference Session

Technical Session III

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Renee M. Desing, Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Krista M Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Deborah M. Grzybowski, Ohio State University; Monica Farmer Cox, Ohio State University

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Paper ID #24423Mapping Entrepreneurial Minded Learning with the Longitudinal Model ofMotivation and Identity in First-Year EngineeringMs. Renee Desing, Ohio State University Renee Desing is currently a graduate student at the Ohio State University in the Department of Engi- neering Education. Ms. Desing holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a M.S. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the Pennsylvania State University. Most recently, Ms. Desing worked as a managing consultant for IBM Public Sector Advanced Analytics.Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State

Conference Session

Technical Session V

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2018 FYEE Conference

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James R McCusker PhD, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Aaron Carpenter, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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completed his PhD at the University of Rochester, and now focuses his efforts to further the areas of computer architecture, digital systems, cybersecurity, and computer engineering education. 2018 FYEE Conference: Glassboro, New Jersey Jul 25 Session W1A Work In Progress: Synthesizing design challenges to improve student effectiveness in first year engineering design courses James R. McCusker, Aaron Carpenter Wentworth Institute of Technology, mccuskerj@wit.edu, carpentera1@wit.eduAbstract

Conference Session

Technical Session I

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Hyunjae Park, Marquette University

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CREATING VALUEfocuses on the development of sustaining technologies (i.e., IDENTIFY unexpected opportunitiesimproving performance or adding new features). While there to create extraordinary value PERSIST through and learn fromis little doubt that the development of such skills are failureimportant for engineering students and their futureemployers, there is a significant need to educate and develop After running two introductory sessions of disruptiveengineering students and engineers that

Conference Session

Technical Session I

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Chester Levern Miller Jr, North Carolina State University; Rachel Elizabeth Worsham, North Carolina State University; Lori Nero Ghosal, North Carolina State University

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Paper ID #24490Full Paper The Career Identity Program: Creating a Personalized Academic-to-Career Plan for First-Year Engineering StudentsMr. Chester Levern Miller Jr, North Carolina State University Chester Miller currently serves as the Director of Living and Learning Initiatives at North Carolina State University with oversight of 16 living-learning communities serving approximately 2900 students. Chester has a strong blend of engineering, higher education knowledge and experience. He earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Morgan State University and an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engi- neering from

Conference Session

Technical Session VI

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Rod B. Foist, California Baptist University; Xuping Xu, California Baptist University; Timothy Gage, California Baptist University; Seth Truitt, California Baptist University; Matthias Hans Schmidt

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Rod Foist, Xuping Xu, Timothy Gage, Seth Truitt, and Matthias Schmidt California Baptist University, rfoist@calbaptist.edu, xxu@ calbaptist.edu, MatthiasHans.Schmidt@calbaptist.edu, TimothyDean.Gage@calbaptist.edu, Seth.Truitt@calbaptist.eduAbstract – Recent National Science Foundation (NSF) Chu’s work is motivated by an earlier 5-year study ofresearch, aimed at improving the Electrical and engineering education [2] which found a deficiency in theComputer Engineering (ECE) curriculum across all four curricula: subjects are taught in isolation, without properyears, makes strategic use of laboratory projects. The context, and do not adequately prepare students

Conference Session

Technical Session VI

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Sheila Erin Youngblood, Cameron University; Irene Camilla Corriette, Cameron University ; Tyler C Bishop, Cameron University

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graduates to fill these positions. Unfortunately, many students avoidSTEM majors, choosing not to go into these careers [5]. However, early intervention leads tomore students choosing STEM related coursework in high school, and collaboration between theuniversity and the community can build on that success [4]. Cameron University is a regionaluniversity based in Lawton, Oklahoma that offers an A.A.S. in Engineering and a B.A. inMathematics. Cameron University has hosted summer academies through the Oklahoma StateRegents for Higher Education since the inception of the 1989 Summer Academies in Math andScience state initiative. The first of these academics, “CU to the 21st Century,” began in 1991and since then Cameron has hosted numerous successful

Conference Session

Technical Session IX

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Roger J Marino P.E., Drexel University; Gabriel R Burks, Drexel University; Matthew N VanKouwenberg, Drexel University; Brandon B. Terranova, Drexel University

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Gabriel Burks holds his PhD in Materials Science & Engineering from Drexel University, where his primary research focus was polymer physics and crystallization. He completed his Baccalaureate Degree in Physics with a minor in Chemistry from Grambling State University. Gabriel was a three year National Science Foundation GK-12 STEM Fellow, where he taught in partnering high school classrooms in the School District of Philadelphia. Gabriel’s educational passion is providing access to under-served groups and bridging community and higher education institution gaps. He is currently a postdoctoral research associate in the Bioengineering Department at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he focuses on STEM

Conference Session

Technical Session IV

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Jennifer Felder Marley, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University

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beenthan their more senior counterparts. One way to overcome designed around software simulations [4], but most focus onthis challenge is to engage the students in active learning, hands-on work with relevant hardware [5]-[6]. It has alsoincluding laboratory work. However, a typical engineering been shown that students who are exposed to significantlab is three periods (two-and-a-half hours) long, and even team-based hands-on experiences show improvedwith the engagement that comes from active learning, it is collaboration, teamwork, and communication skills [7].difficult to maintain their interest for such a long Laboratories are also a critical component of courses that areuninterrupted period of time

Conference Session

Technical Session VI

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Rod Blaine Foist, California Baptist University; Xuping Xu, California Baptist University; Timothy Gage, California Baptist University; Seth Truitt, California Baptist University; Matthias Hans Schmidt

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the MC control something. For example, some electricconsistent with the growing interest in hands-on (or project- toothbrushes contain an MC to run the motor, keep track ofbased) learning that is becoming widespread in engineering time (make the motor stumble every 30 seconds to notify theeducation. For example, The STEM Lab Report stated [4]: user to brush a new section of teeth), and monitor battery “Throughout higher education in engineering, colleges charge with an LED as indicator.are requiring students to pull their gaze from a text-book toperform real-world, hands-on, team-based project learning.In short, they are teaching students to become engineers byhaving them work as engineers.”In a previous work

Conference Session

Technical Session VII

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Robert Gettens, Western New England University; Harlan E Spotts Jr., Western New England University

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approach in a multi-disciplinary settingAbstract:This workshop integrates an Active Collaborative Learning (ACL) approach to classmanagement with ideation techniques. Participants will have a hands-on experience, acting asstudents in a “train the trainer” format. Three topics will be introduced: 1) The Gallery Walkmethod, 2) Problem Decomposition, and 3) The Brainsketching ideation technique. A briefpreview of next steps will be presented as well.Workshop OverviewThe five step process covered in the workshop will allow participants to experience and ACLapproach successfully used with freshman engineering students. Participants will be divided intoteams of four or five to engage in the workshop activities. In Step 1, each team will be given“bugs

Conference Session

Technical Session V

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Aubrey Wigner, Michigan State University; Megan K Halpern, Michigan State University; Isaac Record, Michigan State University

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Technology. His research focuses on integrating Makerspaces and Design Thinking with higher education to enhance learning through hands on interdisciplinary practices.Dr. Megan K Halpern, Michigan State UniversityDr. Isaac Record, Michigan State University Isaac Record is an Assistant Professor of Practice at Lyman Briggs College, Michigan State University, where he directs the Collaborative Experiential Learning Laboratory and teaches courses in philosophy of science, science and technology studies, and critical making. His research seeks to situate our epistemic and ethical circumstances within a network of values, capabilities, and material and social technologies. Isaac holds a PhD and MA from the Institute for the