Conference Session

Technical Session T2

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Sarah Lynn Benson, Northeastern University ; Leila Keyvani Someh, Northeastern University

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GIFTS

GIFTS: The secret is in the details. Improving oral presentation skills with a peer and self-assessed feedback module.Studies show that there is a need for effective oral communication for engineers in twoworkplace settings: a formal setting to advocate for products and ideas to upper personnel orclients and an informal setting to have confidence in voicing suggestions to a team [1]. AtNortheastern University, the Cornerstone of Engineering course is designed to teach first-yearengineering students fundamental skills including oral communication. Instructors have observedstudents come in with different background experiences, and many have notable weaknesses inoral presentation. As a result of this, a module was created to

Conference Session

Technical Session M3A

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

John Krupczak Jr, Hope College; Katharine Hopkins Polasek, Hope College

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Workshops

those students without significantprior hands-on experience are not disadvantaged compared to other students. The familiarization projectis followed by an open-ended design problem within the domain. A grade incentive is given forinnovation beyond the essential requirements.Project 1: Solar-Powered Power Bank ChargerThe ultimate goal of this activity is the design of a photovoltaic charger for asmall power bank. In the initial familiarization activity students assemble andtest a photovoltaic powered device that can recharge AA batteries. Thisprovides familiarization with the hands-on procedures, materials, andmeasurements involved in this type of system.The familiarization is followed by an open-ended design challenge to designa PV system to

Conference Session

Technical Session M3C

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Workshops

Conference Session

Technical Session S2A

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati

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Workshops

are to: 1) develop the academic andsocial skills necessary for achieving academic success; 2) acclimate students to the campusenvironment prior to their arrival as full-time students; 3) pair the students’ math ability with theappropriate Fall semester Calculus course; and 4) develop a cadre of students mutuallycommitted to each other’s success. SSBP students enroll in 7-week versions of Calculus,Chemistry, Physics and English courses. All instructors use collaborative learning, in whichstudents work in heterogeneous (in terms of ability level) teams, both in class and duringorganized study sessions. Students who pass the Summer Bridge English course receiveadvanced standing for English 1001. The SSBP ends with a Graduation Luncheon Ceremony

Conference Session

Technical Session M5B

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Juan David Ortega, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Universidad EAFIT

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Full Papers

totally online environment in Spring 2021, due to COVID-19 restrictions, and ten teams thatoperated in person in Spring 2022. All teams consisted of students in their second semester ofcollege.The following research question was explored through this study: How does first-year design team development vary between online and in-person operation?Participants were asked to respond individually to a team development survey informed byexisting literature. The results indicated that most team members of both online and in-personteams considered their team to be in either the Performing stage or in a transition between theNorming and Performing stages. However, response bias was possible, as demonstrated in aprior study [1]. Examples of response

Conference Session

Technical Session M5C

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Surupa Shaw, Texas A&M University

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Full Papers

projects integrated with the undergraduate engineering curriculum. Dr. Surupa Shaw | Texas A&M University | Higher Education Center at McAllen TX I. INTRODUCTION The undergraduate engineering curriculum forms the fundamental knowledge base for our future engineerswho would be serving the global society. It is imperative for the undergraduate engineers to get a reality checkon the utility of their classroom knowledge that would help them shape their career path and would providethem a valuable appreciation of the course content. Phylis Blumenfeld et al. [1] emphasized on the compellingargument of making projects an integral part of the learning process, as they promote student

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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Full Papers

PurposeMany universities require a first-year cornerstone course for incoming engineering students, andBucknell University is no exception. The college-wide introductory course has been delivered ina seminar-based format to approximately 200 students each year since its last revision in the2002-2003 academic year [1], nearly 20 years ago. While the previous version was successful[2], opportunities for improvement became apparent in recent years. A redesign of the coursewas undertaken in 2020 and first implemented in Fall 2021. The purpose of this paper is todocument the process of the redesign and to share the “lessons learned” from the pilot offering ofthe newly revised course.Background InformationBucknell University is a predominantly

Conference Session

Technical Session T1B

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Hannah Nolte, The Pennsylvania State University; Elizabeth Marie Starkey, Pennsylvania State University; Christopher McComb, Carnegie mellon University; Nicolas F Soria Zurita, The Pennsylvania State University & Universidad San Francisco de Quito

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Diversity, Full Papers

discuss challenges associated with engagement, the timingof the practices, and logistical issues. Overall, the results of this work encourage the integrationof mindfulness-based practices into introductory engineering courses as students perceive manybenefits. However, it is simultaneously necessary to recognize that implementing these practicescan be challenging for instructors. Future research should investigate the effects of implementingthese practices in other types of engineering courses like a first-year seminar course.IntroductionCollege students in the United States are reporting increased stress [1], likely due to greatereducational and environmental stressors [2]. This additional stress is compounding thesignificant stress already

Conference Session

Technical Session S1B

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Todd R Hamrick, West Virginia University

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Workshops

Conference Session

Technical Session M5A

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

John Cole, The University of Texas at Dallas

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Diversity, Full Papers

Computer Science Student.” This was basedon work by Steffen Peuker and Raymond Landis [1]. This was also an individual project.Choose from a list of projects supplied by the instructor.MethodologySince there was a wide range of coding knowledge and ability, I ruled out programming projectsof any kind. I also found that asking the students to come up with their own project had twoproblems. Either the project was so simple it could be completed in a day, or it was so complexit would have required a large team and a year or more to finish.The non-electronic computation device was inspired by a paper by Paul Fishwick [2] and wasfun, but students mostly looked things up on the Web rather than doing creative work. I also sawthat these did not lend

Conference Session

Technical Session M1

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Andrew Assadollahi, P.E., Christian Brothers University; Mardarius Liddell Thomas, Christian Brothers University

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Works In Progress

points of contact, resources, and mentorship tobetter enhance their academic journey. In recent years, an increasing number of academic unitshave employed wrap-around advising practices to increase student persistence at the universityand in their chosen major. According to Hasenwinkel and Mack (2021), implementing a holisticwrap-around advising model at Syracuse University addressed several factors influencingmatriculation and graduation [1]. In this discussion, a wrap-around advising method has beendeveloped by a faculty member and a student success professional and implemented in a first-year civil engineering course. This wrap-around advising methodology involves a collaborativeand intensive process of fluid communication among the faculty

Conference Session

Technical Session M1

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Clodagh Reid, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest; Gibin Raju, University of Cincinnati; Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati; Niall Seery, Technological University of the Shannon

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Works In Progress

Dr. Niall Seery is the Director of the Technology Education Research Group (TERG) American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 WIP: Adaptive Comparative Judgement as a Potential Tool for Assessing First-Year Engineering Design Projects Clodagh Reid1, Sheryl A. Sorby2, Gibin Raju2, Niall Seery1 1 Faculty of Engineering and Informatics, Technological University of the Shannon 2 Department of Engineering Education, University of CincinnatiAbstractDesign projects are an important part of many first-year engineering programs. The desire toemploy holistic assessment strategies to student work with open

Conference Session

Technical Session M1

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Erica J Marti, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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Diversity, Works In Progress

courseIntroductionThis Work-in-Progress paper describes the application and outcomes of using contract grading ina second semester engineering seminar. A brief history of contract grading is provided, as well aspossible advantages of this grading system. This paper focuses on 1) the structure of contractgrading used in a first-year engineering seminar, 2) aspects of metacognitive learning inresubmitting assignments to meet the contract requirements, 3) student survey feedback, and 4)challenges and lessons learned from first-time implementation.BackgroundContract grading has a long history; it is not a new concept. Though there are numerouspublications from the late twentieth century (1970s–1990s), articles date back to the 1920s [1]. Inthe last fifteen years

Conference Session

Technical Session M1

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Jennifer I Clark, Montana State University - Bozeman; Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University - Bozeman

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Diversity, Works In Progress

solution for increasing nextgeneration experts (NGE) in engineering and computing careers [1]–[4]. Montana StateUniversity’s (MSU) open access mission is to educate the sons and daughters of its state’scitizens. In accordance with this mission, the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering(NACOE) has preserved their practice of a single application and acceptance process forprograms in the college. Upon acceptance to MSU a student may declare any program in theNACOE regardless of their academic readiness. Both MSU and the NACOE recognize manycommunities in Montana have limited access to advanced coursework (e.g.: calculus, physics,computer science, etc.) anticipated for first year engineering or computing students. Open accessinvites first year

Conference Session

Technical Session M1

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Elizabeth A. Powell, Tennessee Technological University; Harry T Ingle Jr., Tennessee Technological University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Tennessee Technological University

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Works In Progress

% of CoEstudents identified as at-risk (on warning, probation, or return from suspension). This work inprogress (WIP) paper describes the program and reports on an evaluation of the first year of theprogram. Program directors have determined that it has had success in helping students return togood standing, with recommendations for academic support services geared towardsundergraduate engineering majors.Introduction and BackgroundAttrition has long been a major concern in engineering education [1]-[2], with much researchconducted to better understand factors impacting retention and persistence [2]-[3]. Student GPAis continually cited as a factor for attrition: at-risk students, it has been found, may havedifficulties returning to good

Conference Session

Technical Session T1B

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Charles E. Pierce, University of South Carolina

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Full Papers

semester, it is often difficult to prioritize personal time and space for thinking about andreflecting on new academic experiences. Yet this is a critical phase for students to build afoundation from their first-year courses and capitalize on opportunities to discover and practicehow to succeed in engineering.Reflection in engineering education has been underutilized and is often neglected. However,recent growth in reflective activities for engineering courses [1] has led to improvedunderstanding of pedagogical approaches utilized in reflective practices [2]. Reflectionencourages students to make meaning of their learning experiences and to consider future actionsthat are grounded in those experiences. Like other skills, one must practice

Conference Session

Technical Session T2

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Lee Kemp Rynearson, Campbell University

Tagged Topics

GIFTS

: Incorporating Patent Review into First-Year Student Design Projects to Support Ideation, Concept Selection, and CommercializationCampbell University requires every engineering student to take a rigorous 3-credit semester-length design course, typically in their second semester of study. Student teams of 3-5 pursue adesign problem of their selection from problem finding through prototyping and the presentationof prototypes and the results of testing to engineers from local industry. Integration of patentreview into the course presented the opportunity to enhance design instruction and projectoutcomes by providing students with 1) an additional source of potentially relevant mechanismsand design inspiration, 2

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

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Full Papers

coping.Before delving into the authors’ views regarding the value of enduring pedagogical andoperational shifts that have resulted from teaching in a Covid environment, it is important toexplore some key trends identified in recent literature. The shift to emergency remote teaching inthe Spring of 2020 spawned a flurry of self-study, casual, collegial conversations, andconsultations with teaching and learning support staff by engineering faculty around the country.In [1], it was found that throughout the second half of the Spring 2020 semester, participation inactivities to assess and redesign teaching pedagogies, modalities, and assessments was high andsustained. Despite this increased energy around pedagogical conversation, self-study, andredesign

Conference Session

Technical Session T1A

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

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

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Full Papers

, have some level of control over their learning [1]. Empowerment is rooted in Deci and Ryan’s self- determination theory [2] [3] [4] [5]. Specifically, motivation is thought to lie on a continuum of autonomy, ranging from completely autonomous (either intrinsic or extrinsic) to controlled. Either autonomous or controlled motivation is sufficient to initiate an activity, but autonomous motivation is required to maintain it. Therefore, factors that can increase autonomous motivation are beneficial within the academic environment. According to the theory of self-determination, autonomous motivation can be fostered when the following 3 basic psychological needs are met: autonomy (sense of control), competence (how much success one

Conference Session

ERM: Instruction and Engagement

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Sangree, The Johns Hopkins University

taking notesfrom a chalkboard in a lecture hall, and then doing homework assignments on their own usingthe material they took notes on in class, students in a flipped (or inverted) class watch pre-recorded video lectures before attending class, and during class they use the material theyalready learned about in the video lectures to complete active-learning exercises with theirclassmates under the guidance of their instructor. According to Strelan and Osborn [1] “whatdistinguishes a flipped classroom from traditional teaching is not so much that information ispre-recorded, or that students engage with fundamental information using technology outside thelecture theatre but, rather, that students have an opportunity to engage in active learning

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4 - Global South Engineering

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rodrigo Martinez-Duarte; Magda Guerra-Ayala; Jaime Molina-Verdugo, ITESO University

Processes and their Applications; the course at ITESO, of 22 students total with 14 industrial engineering and therest business administration majors, was Manufacturing Services and Strategies. The course was required for graduation for all engineering majors and optional for business majors. The project was split into 5 major team deliverables, mapping a COIL framework as follows: in week 1, emphasizing team building and the development of trust; in weeks 2, 3 and 5, comparative discussion, team organization; and in week 9, collaborative project work. Different speakers from industry facilitated discussion on international teamwork and supply chain. There were individual reflections in week 1 and 9, before and after the project

Conference Session

ERM: Systematic Reviews!

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ethan Geheb, University of Maine; Asli Sezen-Barrie, University of Maine; Karissa Tilbury

-12classrooms in the US due to insufficient numbers of high quality engineers that will meet thedemands of the 21st century jobs [1], [2]. The incorporation of engineering in K-12 classroomshas grown in popularity since the publication and widespread adoption of the Next GenerationScience Standards (NGSS) [3] and its supporting Framework [4]. This focus on “engineering inK-12” has spurred invigorated educational research endeavors seeking to understand the impactof engineering activities on students' learning outcomes and interest in STEM careers [5]. The overarching goal of this study is to share results of a systematic review ofengineering education research published broadly across the K-12 education research field over arecent 10 year period

Conference Session

LEES Session 9

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Downey; Idalis Villanueva, University of Florida

uses in her research. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.comReading the World of Engineering Education: An Exploration of Active and PassiveHidden Curriculum AwarenessAbstract This paper seeks to better understand the distinct, and sometimes intersectional ways thatparticular identities receive the hidden curriculum (HC) (unacknowledged and often,unintentional systemic messages that are structurally supported and sustained) in engineering [1].From the validated instrument (UPHEME; [2]), 120 participants communicated, in written form,that the HC they received was either active (intentionally and explicitly transmitted) or passive

Conference Session

ERM: Mental Health and Wellness

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Corin Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles; Lizabeth Thompson, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Gustavo Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles; Christina Nazar, California State University, Los Angeles

unfortunately, students caneasily lose their understanding of their personal abilities as learners when they feel powerless inthe face of a monolithic factory model of education that appears indifferent to their individualstruggles and successes” [1, p. 15, emphasis in original]. The history of the development of thecurrent factory model of Western engineering education is eloquently explained by Tsai, et al.[1]. This factory-like system is ideologically supported by the metaphorical “pipeline” model ofengineering education, in which students are assumed to enter and exist their educationaljourneys in a uniform manner [2]. However, as Pawley and Hoegh point out, “in a country wherepublic education systems (both K-12 and higher education) still seem

Conference Session

CIT Division Technical Session #9

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Mujeye

computers. Mobiledevices comprise cell phones and tablets, while desktop computers include laptops. Mobile devices arepreferred over desktop computers because of their accessibility and convenience. Figure 1 shows acomparison of global mobile device users and desktop users. Number of Global Users (Millions) 2500 2000 # OF USERS 1500 1000 500 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YEAR Desktop MobileFigure 1. Desktop and mobile user comparison. Average Daily Media Use in

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods (ERM) Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matilde Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Julianna Gesun, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

, faculty recognized the absence of explicit messages but acknowledged the existenceof institutional structures that could support them if necessary (such as counseling services orprofessional societies). Finally, when comparing their experiences with those of currentundergraduates, faculty identify issues with excessive technology, imposter syndrome, lowextracurricular engagement, and low functionality among the elements against the newergeneration's wellbeing.Keywords: engineering culture, health, wellbeing, faculty, student success.ContextThe ongoing mental health crisis in U.S. colleges and universities [1] has only been exacerbatedby current societal challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic [2] and racial reckoning [3]. Inresponse to these

Conference Session

ERM: Mental Health and Wellness

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Spence, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Luke Nyberg; Justine Chasmar, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Jodi Nelson, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Marissa Tsugawa, Utah State University - Engineering Education

identified relatedness as key to feelings of belonging inengineering and imposter syndrome as a key barrier to belongingness.IntroductionIn this work we seek to describe undergraduate engineering student wellbeing in a co-op basedprogram through the analysis of reflective prompts on general health, wellbeing, and engineeringbelongingness. We take an exploratory qualitative approach, backed by theoretical foundations ofself-determination theory [1], engineering identity [2] and belongingness [3].Student success has often been measured by academic outcomes; in this work we frame studentsuccess more broadly using the framework of Engineering Thriving [4], which takes a moreholistic approach to student success considering many different perspectives

Conference Session

ERM: ERM Medley Session!

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khairiyah Mohd-Yusof, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Nur Shahira Samsuri; Maizam Alias; Akbariah Ary Mohd Mahdzir, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

human mind is called conation, which focuses on the individual's inner talent, will, drive,determination, and perseverance to learn [1],[2]. The conative domain has been ignored formany years, as it is often intertwined with the cognitive (knowing) and affective (feeling)domains [1],[2]. Defined as the conscious drive to perform the volitional act that encouragesan individual to strive towards attaining the goals, conation is very important as it describeshow a person naturally approach a challenging situation [1],[3]. Human beings are born with conative talent. Depending on their life experiences,conation may be diminished once they grow up. While learning, students will engage ordisengage their will to learn based on their perception

Conference Session

PCEE Session 4: Resource / Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Taylor, University of Colorado Boulder; Amy Wilson-Lopez, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Ivonne Santiago, University of Texas at El Paso

, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Engineering and Data Science for Environmental Justice (Resource Exchange)Description:Engineers use their knowledge and skill to protect and improve the safety, health, and welfare ofpeople and the environment and are guided by the ideals of sustainable development [1].Similarly, one of the Environmental Justice (EJ) Principles [2] “mandates the right to ethical,balanced, and responsible uses of land and renewable resources in the interest of a sustainableplanet for humans and other living things.” Engineering ethics intersect with the right toenvironmental justice for all. However, communities of color have historically been and

Conference Session

ERM: New Research Methods and Tools

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Mirabelli, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Karin Jensen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Sara Vohra; Eileen Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

of Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) inengineering education research. EFA is a commonly used method across many social sciencesdisciplines, including education, political science, psychology, and marketing [1]. The goal ofthe technique is to reduce an amount of data, such as a list of survey items, to a moreparsimonious form, such as a small number of factors which the survey items describe in bulk[1], [2]. These factors which summarize a larger number of items are called latent factors. Inengineering education research, the technique is frequently and powerfully applied to thedevelopment and validation of novel quantitative scales, with some recent examples from thefield including measures of students’ responses to instruction [3], quality