Conference Session

S6A: Full Papers - Out with the Old, In with the New

Collection

14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

Authors

Alex Campbell, P.E., Oklahoma State University; John J Phillips P.E., Oklahoma State University

Tagged Topics

Full Papers

assessment of immersing first-year ArchitecturalEngineering students into a beginning architecture design studio that is instructed by bothArchitecture faculty members and an Architectural Engineering faculty member.IntroductionThe utilization of interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and cross-disciplinary approaches inengineering curriculum is not a unique concept and has been widely used and accepted withinundergraduate engineering curriculums for decades. In 1997, the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET) adopted Engineering Criteria 2000 (EC2000), whichfurther emphasized that accredited engineering programs need to consider the ability to functionon multidisciplinary teams within their curriculums [1]. Since this time, there

Conference Session

Technical Session T1A

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

James R McCusker PhD, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Christopher John Brigham, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Afsaneh Ghanavati, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Full Papers

drastic changes to what has been done.This paper presents a systematic approach to assess an existing first-year engineering curriculum and drawon stakeholders’ feedback to formulate the objectives of a complete first-year engineering programredesign. This approach is applied as a means of self-auditing an existing curriculum and to develop thefoundational principles for a new first-year engineering program.Common First-Year InformationThe School of Engineering at the Wentworth Institute of Technology is comprised of 8 Engineering majorsfor which approximately 450-550 first-year engineering students enroll annually. From 2014-2022, theuniversity had a common first-year curriculum for Biological, Biomedical, Civil, Computer, Electrical

Conference Session

S6A: Full Papers - Out with the Old, In with the New

Collection

14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

Authors

Joshua Eron Stone, University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering - Keystone Program; Forrest Milner; Sophie Roberts-Weigert

Tagged Topics

Full Papers

efforts, outcomes, and student responses received by introducing ML tofirst-year engineering students in ENES100.PilotDuring the spring 2023 semester, a machine learning curriculum was piloted to three sections,totaling 120 students in ENES100. The goal was to determine the most effective way toimplement ML in ENES100. The team decided that the integration of hands-on, interactivemachine learning projects would be the most beneficial approach. Huang used a project basedlearning (PBL) paradigm when designing a machine learning module for first-year students atLoyola Marymount University because PBL has been shown to positively impact studentengagement, motivation, and self-efficacy [2]. Since ENES100 already follows a project basedapproach

Conference Session

Technical Session M5C

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Surupa Shaw, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

Full Papers

willingly take up the approach, The freedom that students experience in becoming independent problem-solvers by applying their knowledge to relevant projects provides them the boost in their confidence fortackling challenges and value optimism in achieving solutions. Hence, application-based projects are a reliabletool for the overall development of the students in a learning environment. II. APPLICATION BASED PROJECTS The need for the inclusion of the application-based projects in the engineering curriculum, is best describedby a popular quotation: “Tell me and I forget, Teach me and I remember, Involve me and I learn.”The aim of this paper is to establish the role of the integration of application-based

Conference Session

S6A: Full Papers - Out with the Old, In with the New

Collection

14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

Authors

Derin Ural, University of Miami

Tagged Topics

Full Papers

where professional academic advisors and faculty members both alternatedover years to serve as academic advisors. The revised model launched with participation of peerstudent mentors who were engineering upper class students with good academic standing (GPAof 3.0 or higher), active in student clubs, and were nominated by their department chairs. Peermentoring is perceived as an honor, and students receive a token stipend for their mentoringprimarily over the summer with incoming first year students. Each first-year student is alsoassigned a professional Advisor who oversee curriculum planning and course registration. Therole of the Faculty member has transitioned to a mentoring role, and each new first year studenthas a Faculty mentor from

Conference Session

S6B: Full Papers - One Size Does Not Fit All

Collection

14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

Authors

Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Isaac Macwan, Fairfield University; John F Drazan, Fairfield University

Tagged Topics

Full Papers

: Engaging First-Year Engineering Students Through Team-Based Design and Peer Review: A Service-Learning Approach Djedjiga Belfadel, Isaac Macwan, Kongar Elif and John F Drazan Fairfield UniversityAbstract:This complete evidence-based practice paper outlines the benefits of incorporating a challenging teamdesign term project informed by service-learning in a first-year engineering course for students majoringin electrical, biomedical, and mechanical engineering, and students who have not declared a major. Thecourse provides core engineering knowledge and competencies in a highly interactive course formatwhere students are active participants in the learning

Conference Session

S6C: Full Papers - Cannot Have Too Much Math!

Collection

14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

Authors

Todd France, Ohio Northern University; Tena L. Roepke; Karli Katterle; Dua Chaker, University of Colorado Boulder

Tagged Topics

Full Papers

School and High School Students.” 123rd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, New Orleans, LA.[14] J. Mitchell-Blackwood, M. Figueroa, C. Kokar, A. Fontecchio, and E. Fromm (2010). “Tracking Middle School Perceptions of Engineering during an Inquiry Based Engineering and Science Design Curriculum.” American Society for Engineering Education, pp. 1-22.[15] M. Nathan and G. Pearson (2014). “Integration in K-12 STEM Education: Status, Prospects, and An Agenda for Research.” 121st ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Indianapolis, IN.[16] N. A. Tran and M. J. Nathan (2010). “Pre-College Engineering Studies: An Investigation of the Relationship Between Pre- College Engineering Studies and Student Achievement in

Conference Session

S6B: Full Papers - One Size Does Not Fit All

Collection

14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

Authors

Aysa Galbraith, University of Arkansas; Heath Aren Schluterman, University of Arkansas; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Gretchen Scroggin, University of Arkansas

Tagged Topics

Full Papers

, Tennessee Jul 30 Full Paper: Incorporating Academic Coaching in First-Year Engineering Program to Support Student Success and PersistenceAbstractThe First-Year Engineering Program (FEP) was designed to deliver foundational knowledge ofengineering studies, to provide proactive support for all new freshmen entering the College ofEngineering and to help the College’s efforts to increase retention and graduation rates. Whilethe addition of FEP in College of Engineering in 2007 boosted retention rates significantly, therate has been fluctuating around 71-72% in recent years. As a part of continual development,FEP added academic coaching to its services in 2018 to better equip our students for academicstruggles outside of learning course

Conference Session

S6C: Full Papers - Cannot Have Too Much Math!

Collection

14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

Authors

Karen D Alfrey, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Jeffrey Watt; Christine Krull, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Full Papers

-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference: University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee Jul 30 Full Paper: Fostering Success in Introductory Calculus through Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL)IntroductionAs the analytical foundation of engineering, Calculus 1 is a key building block of the first-yearengineering curriculum. It is also, unfortunately, a stumbling block for many students for avariety of reasons: weak preparation in high school math courses; lack of self-confidence; anddifficulty building a new peer study/support group in the new college environment, among others[1,2]. D or F grades in calculus can be a significant barrier to progression in an

Conference Session

S6C: Full Papers - Cannot Have Too Much Math!

Collection

14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

Authors

Katherine A Grover, Utah State University; Kristina T Glaittli, Utah State University; Christian R. Bolander, Utah State University Department of Engineering Education ; Thomas H Fronk, Utah State University

Tagged Topics

Full Papers

performance standard i.e., course grade minimum, repeat limit, and engineering GPA. As therequirements are already a part of the first-year curriculum, being admitted to preparatoryengineering does not add time to graduation other than what is already added for any remedialcoursework needed i.e., remedial math courses.The preparatory engineering program went into effect in Fall 2020, during the COVID-19pandemic. Therefore, the creation of some new resources and initiatives aimed at helping theseunderprepared students was delayed. However, the college has created a new math resource forall engineering students and intends to create additional resources which may include anengineering preparation course, more targeted tutoring, and more directed

Conference Session

S6B: Full Papers - One Size Does Not Fit All

Collection

14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

Authors

Susan E. Walden, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma; Casey Violette Haskins, University of Oklahoma; Brian M McSkimming, University of Oklahoma; Jahnavi Dirisina, The University of Oklahoma; Jude A. Okolie, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, The University of Oklahoma; Allison Quiroga, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Topics

Full Papers

, Tennessee Jul 30 Engineering Catalyst – An Alternate Path to the Same DestinationEngineering Catalyst is a new program to support engineering and computer science studentswho enter the University of Oklahoma with a pre-calculus or college algebra math placement.With a strategic goal to increase B.S. engineering graduates by about 30% by 2029, theEngineering Pathways team at the University of Oklahoma (OU) designed and launched a newfirst-year engineering transition program in 2022. In early brainstorming in 2021, the nameEngineering Catalyst was chosen to represent the vision of the program – providing studentsentering our college in pre-calculus or college algebra a supported path to their engineering orscience degree. The program is an

Conference Session

Technical Session M5C

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Thomas J. Siller, Colorado State University; Erica J Marti, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Cory Budischak, Temple University; Matt Gordon P.E., University of Denver; Carlo Salvinelli, University of Colorado Boulder

Tagged Topics

Full Papers

competition. During the 2021-2022 academic year, a total of five schools were involved.In this paper, the course instructors provide an overview of the program and describe how the schoolsimplemented this design challenge. Several different approaches for the design challenge are describedas each school integrated the program into their existing curriculum. In addition, each school describesthe motivation for participating in the program and how it fits into their curriculum.The program, Engineering for People Design Challenge, comprises a collaboration between acommunity, a local non-governmental organization (NGO), and EWB national offices. Collaboratively,a team develops an extensive design brief that includes a project description—identifying

Conference Session

Technical Session M5C

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Kelly Salyards P.E., Bucknell University; Benjamin B Wheatley, Bucknell University; Katsuyuki Wakabayashi, Bucknell University

Tagged Topics

Full Papers

-envisioned with modern andemerging pedagogical approaches and greater consistency across course sections. While theengineering design process was the central content, the redesign integrated concepts andactivities to address teamwork, written and oral communication, information literacy,engineering ethics, local and global sustainability, and inclusion. This paper describes theredesign process and the intentions behind the redesign itself, the common theme ofsustainability integrated through all projects, and the scaffolding structure that was establishedacross all sections. The challenges and opportunities that arose in the first iteration of theredesign course are highlighted along with the next phase of continuous improvement.Introduction and

Conference Session

Technical Session T1B

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Amanda Marie Singer, Michigan Technological University; Katrina L Carlson, Michigan Technological University; Akua B. Oppong-Anane, Montana Technological University; Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University; Sarah Tan, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Full Papers

University Katrina is an educator with more than 30 years in the K-12 and Special Education systems. She has taught at the elementary level, in CTE with HS students, and most recently was an administrator in Special Education overseeing curriculum, assessments, and Professional Development for a staff of over 40. She is currently working with a team of researchers, two professors and a PhD student, on First Year Engineering experiences. She is a PhD student in Applied Cognitive Sciences and Human Factors at Michigan Technological University. Her interests include Learning Theory, self-efficacy, 3D spatial visualization, Women in Engineering, and GRIT.Dr. Akua B. Oppong-Anane, Montana Technological University Akua

Conference Session

Technical Session T1A

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Topics

Full Papers

/Knowledge-based Systems: in particular, the ”task-specific” approach to knowledge elucida- tion and system building, function-based reasoning, explanation of reasoning. External support included NSF/CISE, DARPA, GE Aircraft, Boeing; Higher Education Research, Early STEM Education: in par- ticular PBL, inverted classroom approaches, cooperative learning, distance education. External support included NSF/CISE, NSF/DUE. His current research foci include pedagogy of on-line learning, learning at the confluence of Human Factors, systems thinking mindset, and AI-based knowledge representation. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022

Conference Session

Technical Session M5C

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

William C. Oakes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Srinivas Mohan Dustker, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Full Papers

Paper ID #36378Community-Engaged First Year Learning CommunityDr. William ”Bill” C. Oakes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) William (Bill) Oakes is a 150th Anniversary Professor, the Director of the EPICS Program and one of the founding faculty members of the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He has held courtesy appointments in Mechanical, Environmental and Ecological Engineering as well as Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education. He is a registered professional engineer and on the NSPE board for Professional Engineers in Higher Education. He has been active in ASEE serving in

Conference Session

Technical Session M5B

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Michael Cross, Norwich University; David M. Feinauer P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Roger J Marino P.E., Drexel University; James R McCusker PhD, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Johanna P Casale, Drexel University

Tagged Topics

Full Papers

organizations. He holds a PhD and BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky.Dr. Roger J Marino P.E., Drexel University Roger Marino is an Emeritus Associate Teaching Professor in the Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Department at Drexel University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Dr. Marino has 30+ years of private consult- ing experience, and is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey. He teaches across all disciplines, and his primary focus in recent years has been in the area of Freshman and Sophomore curriculums.James R McCusker PhD, Wentworth Institute of Technology James R. McCusker is an Associate Professor at Wentworth Institute of Technology in the School of Engi- neering

Conference Session

Technical Session M5A

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Sean P Brophy, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); John H Cole, Purdue University; Srinivas Mohan Dustker, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); William C. Oakes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Full Papers

Paper ID #36361Full Paper: First-Year Computing Course with Multiple ComputingEnvironments - Integrating Excel, Python and MATLABDr. Sean P Brophy, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Dr. Sean Brophy is a learning scientist, computer scientist and mechanical engineer with expertise in developing and research effective learning environments. His research centers on developing engineering students’ expertise to adapt to new problem solving contexts.Dr. John H Cole, Purdue University John H. Cole (S’10–M’12) received the B.S.E.E. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA