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M1C: WIP - Readiness and Professional Development

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Reginald Perry, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Charmane Caldwell; Melodee M Moore, Florida A&M University-Florida State University; Kenneth Tellis, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Paper ID #28051WorkinProgress: Using FirstYear Engineering Laboratory to Improve a Stu-dent’s Readiness to Pursue an Engineering Degree.Dr. Reginald Perry, Florida A&M University/Florida State University Dr. Reginald J. Perry is currently a professor of electrical and computer engineering at the joint Florida A&M University-Florida State University (FAMU-FSU) College of Engineering. He received the B.S. (Co-op, Highest Honors), M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering all from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He served as chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering from 1999 to 2004

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M2B: Learning in teams

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Anna Norris, Colorado State University; Alistair Cook, Colorado State University; Rebecca A Atadero, Colorado State University; Thomas J. Siller, Colorado State University

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Paper ID #28075An Evaluation of a First-Year Civil Engineering Student Group DynamicsInterventionAnna Norris, Colorado State University I am a graduate research assistant working towards a Doctor of Philosophy focused in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering from Colorado State University. I am also currently working as a graduate teaching fellow for the Introduction to Civil engineering course for first-year students.Dr. Alistair Cook, Colorado State UniversityDr. Rebecca A Atadero, Colorado State University Rebecca Atadero is an associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at

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T2C: GIFTS - Session C

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2019 FYEE Conference

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William Cohen, The Ohio State University

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Paper ID #28057GIFTS: Introduction to Technical Graphics and Hand Sketching Using aTablet and StylusMr. William Cohen, The Ohio State University William Cohen is a Lecturer for the Fundamentals of Engineering program at The Ohio State University: a 2 semester course sequence for first-year engineering students focusing on programming in MATLAB, computer aided drawing in SolidWorks, and a semester long Advanced Energy Vehicle design project. William has also received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering and M.S. in Nuclear Engineering from Ohio State. 2019 FYEE Conference : Penn State University , Pennsylvania

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M1C: WIP - Readiness and Professional Development

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Janet K. Lumpp, University of Kentucky; Whitney C Blackburn-Lynch; Jennifer Lovely, University of Kentucky; Laura Marie Letellier P.E.; Julie Gordon Whitney; Kimberly W. Anderson, University of Kentucky; Susan Herrick, University of Kentucky College of Engineering

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Paper ID #28050Helping Transfer Students Succeed: Establishing Pathways to Include Trans-fer Students in a First Year Engineering ProgramDr. Janet K. Lumpp, University of Kentucky Dr. Janet Lumpp is a professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Kentucky and Director of the First-Year Engineering Program in the UK College of Engineering.Dr. Whitney C Blackburn-LynchDr. Jennifer Lovely, University of KentuckyLaura Marie Letellier P.E.Dr. Julie Gordon WhitneyDr. Kimberly W. Anderson, University of KentuckySusan Herrick, University of Kentucky College of Engineering Susan Herrick is Director of

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M1A: WIP - Learning experiences 1

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Maria J Evans, Penn State Brandywine; Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Work in Progress: Inspiring and Engaging First-Year Engineering Students at a Small Campus Through International Team Design ProjectsAbstractThis work-in-progress, innovative practice paper summarizes our first-year Introduction toEngineering Design course at a small campus, and our continuing efforts to improve studentengagement, inspiration, and retention in engineering. The paper emphasizes the two majordesign projects used to teach the engineering design process. For the past thirteen years, one ofthese long-term design projects has been completed in collaboration with several internationaluniversities. The design teams have combined engineering students from diverse cultures

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M2A: Learning By Design 1

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Breigh Nonte Roszelle, University of Denver

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Paper ID #27994The Development of a First Year Design Project: Focusing on Creativity, In-dependence, and Design UnderstandingDr. Breigh Nonte Roszelle, University of Denver Dr. Breigh Roszelle completed her undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University in 2006. She then continued in academia, completing her Masters and PhD in Bioengineer- ing at The Pennsylvania State University. At Penn State Breigh worked in the Artificial Heart Lab, her research focused on studying the biofluid mechanics associated with the development of a pediatric ven- tricular assist device. After completing her PhD in

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M1B: WIP - Learning Experiences 2

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Tim Kane, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Erica Venkatesulu

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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

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M1C: WIP - Readiness and Professional Development

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Bonnie S. Boardman, University of Texas, Arlington

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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

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M1A: WIP - Learning experiences 1

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Bonnie S. Boardman, University of Texas, Arlington; Lynn L. Peterson, University of Texas, Arlington; Nancy L Michael, University of Texas, Arlington

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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

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T1A: Readiness 1

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Natalie C.T. Van Tyne P.E., Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Reflection on the Road: How Recent First Year Students Exhibit Reflection During a Short-Term Study Abroad ExperienceAbstractStudy abroad experiences augment college and university curricula and expose students to aninternational setting with lectures, tours, and cultural activities. These studies raise awareness ofprofessional, social and cultural differences among countries. Students recognize globalchallenges to the engineering profession when they discover that another country faces similartechnical, social, cultural and resource-limiting challenges. They also learn that solutions tosimilar challenges in the U.S. may, or may not, be suitable in another country. Reflection is oneway to for students to derive

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M1B: WIP - Learning Experiences 2

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Robert V. Pieri, North Dakota State University; Austin James Allard, Turtle Mountain Community College; Josh Mattes, Sitting Bull College; Michael Maloy Parker, Cankdeska Cikana Community College; Lori Nelson, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College; Ann Vallie; Karl Haefner

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Work-In-Progress: Addressing Student Attitudes and General Study Skills through a New Hybrid Distance Learning Model, or NHDLM.ABSTRACT:This paper will describe efforts to impact student attitudes and basic study skills throughthe application of a new hybrid distance learning model, or NHDLM. The program triesto impact Native American students participating in a pre-engineering program whileattending widely separated institutions. The critical factor is not only the advancementalong Bloom’s taxonomy from memorization to synthesis in the particular engineeringand basic sciences, but it also includes the development of intrinsic reward systemleading to perseverance and adaptability within the

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M3B: Learning in Context 2

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Cheryl A Bodnar, Rowan University; Scott Duplicate Streiner, Rowan University; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; Richard T. Cimino, Rowan University

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Paper ID #27970Leveraging Algae to Inspire Curiosity, Develop Connections, and Demon-strate Value Creation for First Year Engineering StudentsDr. Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University Kevin Dahm is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. He earned his BS from Worces- ter Polytechnic Institute (92) and his PhD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (98). He has pub- lished two books, ”Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics” and ”Interpreting Diffuse Reflectance and Transmittance.” He has also published papers on effective use of simulation in engineer- ing, teaching design and engineering

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T1C: Developing Foundations in Mathematics

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Hossein EbrahimNejad, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nicholas Jameson Tomlin, MIDFIELD; Hassan Ali Al Yagoub, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); George D. Ricco, University Of Indianapolis

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requiredcourses, then tabulated them by institution and year. Once a course was identified as a first-yearengineering course, it was then given further classifications. These classifications include Term(TRM), Sequence (SEQ), Course Sequence (COR), Tracks (TRK), Offering Department (OFD),Type (TYP), Number of Courses Required (NCR), Mandatory (MND), Category (CAT),Required Discipline (RQD), Credits (CRD), and Average Sequence Credits (ASC).B. VariablesTerm includes the fall, winter, spring, and summer sessions. Sequence refers to a group ofcourses that can satisfy a single requirement. For instance, two different calculus classes whereeither can satisfy the calculus I requirement would be in the same Sequence. The CourseSequence is a list of all the

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M3A: Learning in Context 1

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Aysa Galbraith, University of Arkansas; Heath Aren Schluterman, University of Arkansas; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Brandon Crisel

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themselves and the tree (D), theangle to the top of the tree (a), the angle tothe bottom of the tree (b), and thencalculating:  A = D Tan a  B = D Tan b Figure 5: Illustration for calculating the height of a tree  Height = A + BTwo Dimensional Vectors: Orienteering LabIn this lab, we utilize University of Arkansas’ long-lasting tradition to etch the names ofgraduates on the walkways around university campus. More than 170,000 graduates are listed inwalkways and sidewalks around the campus, called Senior Walk [3].In first part of this hands-on lab, student teams are asked create a short orienteering course usingvectors that guides another team to a particular name on the senior walk. This

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M1A: WIP - Learning experiences 1

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Daniel Tai Klawson, University of Maryland, College Park; Nathaniel Alexander Ferlic, University of Maryland; Cheng Peng, University of Maryland, College Park

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geometric shapes to recognize complex 3. Test the code for false positives or false negatives andfacial features (see Appendix B). Having some understanding refineof how to implement the computer vision algorithm to 4. Determine the limitations of the body tracking softwaredetermine a face, students then demonstrate these concepts in At the end of the lab, students would have gained exposurereal-time. Using the skeleton code provided, they are tasked to logical programming skills applied to feature recognition,with replacing all faces in a video frame with a picture of their using a breadth of conditional statements to check for each partchoice. The lab heuristic is as follows

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M1B: WIP - Learning Experiences 2

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Dimitrios Bolkas, Penn State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus; Jeffrey Daniel Chiampi II, The Pennsylvania State University

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createrealistic individual models of buildings and terrain suitable for use in the Unity game engine.Separating the data into individual models also facilitates texturing and improves performance byallowing Unity to utilize occlusion culling (only rendering objects currently in view). Figure 1ashows an example of a sUAS-derived mesh, while Figure 1b shows the modeled environment inUnity. Future data collection and modeling will include off campus locations and virtual realityenvironment refinements.Figure 1. Campus data and virtual reality environment modeling. (a) mesh from sUAS (b) the same site in Unity.Software development and laboratoriesThe software will focus on two main surveying tasks: (i) leveling with an automatic level and (ii)traversing with

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M3A: Learning in Context 1

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Hyunjae Park, MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY

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required. TABLE V FRESHMAN ENGINEERING DISCOVERY 2 – OVERALL COURSE STRUCTURE AND TOPICS (b) Campus Gesu (c) Horizontal Band Introduction to Disruptive (a) Trak K3 Mill Church Saw Technology – Products/Services Engineering Computing with Engineering

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M3B: Learning in Context 2

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; Alicia Baumann, Arizona State University; Gary Lichtenstein, Arizona State University

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target outcomes (Biggs, 1999; Irons, 2007).MethodsAt ASU, the entrepreneurial mindset has been operationalized into 17 outcome behaviors(London et al., 2018--see Table 1). Table 1: ASU EM Behavioral Outcomes* a. Critically observes surroundings to recognize opportunity b. Explores multiple solution paths c. Gathers data to support and refute ideas d. Suspends initial judgement on new ideas e. Observes trends about the changing world with a future-focused orientation/perspective f. Collects feedback and data from many customers and customer segments g. Applies technical skills/knowledge to the development of a technology/product h. Modifies an idea/product based on feedback i. Focuses on understanding the value

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T2C: GIFTS - Session C

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Tracey Carbonetto, Pennsylvania State University, Allentown; Eileen M Grodziak

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Paper ID #28082Mindfulness in Engineering v2Mrs. Tracey Carbonetto, Pennsylvania State University, Allentown My professional interests as an instructor of engineering are developing and refining methods of engi- neering instruction that will allow students to gain confidence and to increase their own success. Previous experiences in the metals and piping industry as a principal engineer have allowed me to promote neces- sary skills which need to be developed in the classroom so that the students have success upon graduation.Ms. Eileen M Grodziak 2019 FYEE Conference : Penn State University , Pennsylvania

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M1C: WIP - Readiness and Professional Development

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Anetra Grice, Western Michigan University; Edmund Tsang, Western Michigan University; Matthew Cavalli, Western Michigan University

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], presented in workbook format for students. The workbook encourages writing andreflection, group work and group sharing for students and provides opportunities for detailedinstructor feedback and intrusive academic advising.Moving ForwardStudents in EXEP cohorts sign an Academic Success Contract during summer orientation whichspecifies they must receive a B or better in their Algebra II course in no more than two attemptsin order to be admitted to their desired pre-engineering program. Initially, the procedure forstudents who failed to pass Algebra II with a B or better in their first semester included thesubmission of a written essay to a committee of academic advisors who decided if studentsshould be allowed to continue in the CEAS. We are

Conference Session

T1A: Readiness 1

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Adam Joseph Malecki; Emily Rose Breniser, 2019 FYEE Conference; Alexa L. E. Littman; David Gee, Gannon University

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which included four fixed trays. While demonstrating concept proof-of-principle, these two designs were never intended to serve as deployable designs due to an over-reliance on materials, hardware, and shop skills. It was felt that a SFD design that could truly impactglobal hunger would be one that could be mass produced on location with minimal resources otherthan the primary building materials, and with minimal-to-no reliance on access to a machine shop.Nevertheless, these initial concept POP SFD designs helped to establish the framework whereby thecurrent Phase 2 designs might actually be suitable for introduction to the targeted region. (a) (b)Figure 1. Proof-of-principle solar-powered

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M3C: Mentoring into the profession

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Roger J Marino P.E., Drexel University; Rosie Sullivan, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Dionne Gordon-Starks, College of Engineering, Drexel University

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, K., & Vermeulen, B., & Bair, J. T., & Bradley, T. H. (2017, June), Confidence of Undecided First-Year Engineering Students in Choosing Their Major and Implications for Retention Paper presented at 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, Ohio. https://peer.asee.org/28067[2] VanDeGrift, T., & Liao, S. (2017, June), Helping First-Year Engineering Students Select a Major Paper presented at 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, Ohio. https://peer.asee.org/28432[3] Carnasciali, M., & Thompson, A. E., & Thomas, T. J. (2013, June), Factors influencing students' choice of engineering major Paper presented at 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Atlanta, Georgia

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M1C: WIP - Readiness and Professional Development

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Jennifer L Johrendt, University of Windsor; Jennifer Laura Sears, University of Windsor

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, D. Kotys-Schwartz, and B. Louie, “Comparing Mentor and Mentee Perspectives in a Research-Based Undergraduate Mentoring Program,” no. November, p. 229, 2013. [3] N. Islam and A. A. Weimer, “Outcomes of the Student Mentoring and Research Training (SMART) Program,” no. 1, p. V005T07A028, 2019. [4] B. Pelleg, K. Imhoff, K. Ayers, and P. Boettcher, “Utilization of an Engineering Peer Tutoring Centre for Undergraduate Students,” 2016. [5] S. Lehr, H. Liu, S. Klinglesmith, A. Konyha, N. Robaszewska, and J. Medinilla, “Use educational data mining to predict undergraduate retention,” Proc. - IEEE 16th Int. Conf. Adv. Learn. Technol. ICALT 2016, no. 1, pp. 428–430, 2016. [6] Y. Min, G. Zhang, R. A. Long, T

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M3A: Learning in Context 1

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Xiaohong Wang, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Scale.2.2.1.2 Check the two forces in equilibriuma. What are the magnitude and direction of Fg, the gravitational force applied by the hanger, where Fg = mg? • Fg: Magnitude _______0.78 N_________ Direction ________________b. Use the Spring Scale and Force Wheel to determine the magnitude and direction of F E, the equilibriant. • FE: Magnitude ________0.8________ Direction ________________ Fig. 3: Demonstration of two forces in equilibrium2.2.2 Three forces in equilibrium2.2.2.1 Set up a. Attach the Large Pulley and the two Small Pulleys to the Statics Board and move the Spring Scale as shown in the figure. b. Attach threads to the bottom hook of the Spring Scale and to mass hangers over the Small

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M1A: WIP - Learning experiences 1

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Jennifer Mullin, UC Davis

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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

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M3C: Mentoring into the profession

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Michael Cross, Norwich University; David M. Feinauer P.E., Norwich University; Michael W. Prairie, Norwich University; Seth H. Frisbie, Norwich University

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expensive laboratory instrument in 1997 at the International Centre for DiarrhoealDisease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B), an international health research organization and thenational cholera hospital of Bangladesh. This spectrophotometer was used to make the firstnational-scale map of arsenic-affected drinking water in Bangladesh [8, 9]. This map suggestedthat 45 percent of Bangladesh’s area has drinking well water with total arsenic concentrationsgreater than the 0.050-mg/L national standard; affecting over 50 million people [11, 8-9]. At thistime, the nearby Dhaka Community Hospital did not even have a laboratory.In response to this need for affordable spectrophotometers in the developing world and as ameaningful challenge to our students

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M2B: Learning in teams

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Behzad Beigpourian, Purdue University; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Daniel M. Ferguson, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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. Our results also highlight the importance inmonitoring and facilitating the experience of international students, which also represents animportant area for further study.References[1] ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission, “Criteria for accreditting engineering programs,” 2014.[2] National Academy Of Engineering, The engineer of 2020: Visions of engineering in the new century. 2004.[3] A. Godwin, A. Kirn, and J. Rohde, “Awareness without action: Student attitudes after engineering teaming experiences,” Int. J. Eng. Educ., vol. 33, no. 6a, pp. 1878–1891, 2017.[4] S. B. Berenson, K. M. Slaten, L. Williams, and C.-W. Ho, “Voices of women in a software engineering course: Reflections on collaboration,” J. Educ

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M3B: Learning in Context 2

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Darlene Spracklin-Reid P.Eng., Memorial University; Geoff Rideout, Memorial University of Newfoundland

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) department level. 2. Engage junior co-op student “engagement partners” in the search for topics and literature. Such students match the target audience in terms of maturity and technical ability. 3. Canvass faculty members for department-specific topics, while seeking interdisciplinary connections. 4. Connect engagement partners with faculty experts for first-draft technical vetting. 5. Focus group the first official draft by having a. Core faculty work through it, ensuring connection with desired course outcomes. b. Engagement partners’ peers complete it, assessing time and difficulty. 6. Pilot within the course, with reflection and continuous improvement enabled by student feedback.The four

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T1B: Developing foundations in Science

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2019 FYEE Conference

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David Joseph Ewing, University of Texas, Arlington; Catherine Mary Unite, University of Texas at Arlington (UTA); Christina Natasha Miller, University of Texas at Arlington; Cedric Shelby, University of Texas at Arlington

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mentor, known as an SI leader, in solving problems, receiving tips on good study habits,and other student success strategies. This is in contrast to the just-in-time tutoring sessions thatare more “drop-in” in format, getting answers to specific questions the students have. This paperwill assess the effects that these two different methods have on success rates in the course,defined as receiving an A, B, or C. Further, this paper will explore first semester engineeringretention data in order to assess the effects that these learning resources listed above have madeon the already effective engineering retention rates shown in the class as a whole. Finally, thispaper will explore the effect these methods have on particular student groups shown to

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T1B: Developing foundations in Science

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2019 FYEE Conference

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Stephany Coffman-Wolph, University of Texas, Austin; Kimberlyn Gray, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech.; Marcia Pool, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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using the ASCIIcode [5-6]. To link this activity to the following cryptology activity, the script recommendsexplaining that the bracelets now include the student initials in code.For the code activity, students are taught a simple substitution cypher which shifts letters by apreassigned number. For a shift of 2, the letter A would be substituted with C, B = D, and Z = B.Students are then challenged to decipher coded messages and create their own. This assignmentcan be extended by having the students practice more encryption techniques, and more advancedtechniques can be taught for students in higher grades. This activity is then linked to thenetworking and passing messages activity. In the message activity, students act as nodes and passpackets