Conference Session

Technical Session M5C

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Surupa Shaw, Texas A&M University

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their acquired knowledge.This paper also acknowledged the use of real world projects as applications since these tasks run the gamut interms of necessary skill. O. Erstad [4] also indicated the significance of incorporating real-life applications inthe curriculum and describes them as a part of the learning situation that becomes more relevant to the students.It also suggested that tearing down the mental and physical barriers of the classroom brings the real worlddirectly into the classroom learning environment while creating an expanded community of practice. Thestudents end up developing a broader comprehension of the course content and how it has application andmeaning outside the boundaries of the classroom. C.E. Hmelo et al. [5

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

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needed to use a Jetson.Student Response and Future PlansStudents' initial responses to machine learning varied. After pilot classes, teams were assessed ontheir preferred mission for the rest of the semester. Two of the three pilot sections’ project teamsoverwhelmingly favored the machine learning mission, while the third seemed less interested.Based on focus group session feedback, students in those two sections found the hands-onactivity engaging. The feedback suggests that the hands-on activity sparked a curiosity to learnmore about ML and to continue testing with real-world applications. Many students expressed adesire to continue learning about ML, and many teams, on their own, thought about how theycan implement ML into the missions. After

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

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should weave through and integrate with the Design Sessions to teach itsapplication in a real-world setting.Next StepsWith the first iteration of the redesign course complete, the planning for the second iteration isunderway. Under consideration is the opportunity to integrate the engineering ethics session intothe design sessions in an authentic manner so it does not appear to be separate from or anafterthought to the engineering design process. Improved scaffolding and support for studentsadapting to the project-based and teamwork-intensive nature of the course will be a focus for thesecond iteration.With the initial focus and investment on the curricular design of the course, it is essential that thecoordination team consider a long-term plan

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

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) Fostering engineering professionalism.Each course outcome corresponds to one of these goals. Furthermore, these outcomes align with ABET-defined student outcomes, serving as a foundation for defining and assessing the success of each activityand learning module within the course. Through a continuous improvement process, we refine activelearning techniques to accomplish each course goal and demonstrate the desired outcomes, resulting inthe effective development of our first-year engineering students. While the WOW project aims to equipstudents with skills applicable in a classroom setting, it also offers them valuable insights into the real-world context of engineering. The project is specifically designed to fulfill the following