Conference Session

iSTEM

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Mike Ryan, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey H Rosen, Georgia Tech - CEISMC; Fred Stillwell, Georgia Tech - CEISMC; Norman F. Robinson III, Georgia Institute of Technology; Brian Douglas Gane, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sabrina Grossman, Georgia Tech: Center for Integrating Science, Math, and Computing

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and robotics in STEM education. The NSF projects are SLIDER:Science Learning Integrating Design, Engineering, and Robotics and the re- cently awarded AMP-IT-UP:Advanced Manufacturing and Prototyping Integrating Technology to Unlock Potential.Mr. Fred Stillwell, Georgia Tech - CEISMC Fred Stillwell is a program director for Georgia Tech’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathe- matics and Computing (CEISMC.) He recently joined CEISMC after a 20-year career in the Cobb County, Georgia schools, most recently at East Cobb Middle School in Marietta, Georgia. At East Cobb, Mr. Stillwell developed and taught an integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) course as well as mentoring

Conference Session

Motivation and Self-Efficacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel McCord, Virginia Tech; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods

motivation constructs with first-year engineering students: Relationships among expectancies, values, achievement, and career plans. Journal of engineering education (Washington, D.C.), 2010. 99(4): p. 319-336.22. Ryan, R.M., Control and information in the intrapersonal sphere: An extension of cognitive evaluation theory. Journal of personality and social psychology, 1982. 43(3): p. 450-461.23. Self-Determination Theory: An Approach to Human Motivation & Personality. 2012 [cited 8/21/2012; Available from: http://www.selfdeterminationtheory.org/questionnaires/10-questionnaires/50.24. Williams, G.C., Z.R. Freedman, and E.L. Deci, Supporting Autonomy to Motivate Patients With Diabetes for Glucose Control. Diabetes

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Mechanical, Materials and Thermal Systems

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allison L. Sieving, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University; Marcia Pool, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Trisha Eustaquio, Purdue University; Rajtarun Madangopal, Purdue University; Alyssa Panitch PhD; Kate Stuart, Purdue University; Ann E Rundell, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Scott Alan Jewett

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Technical Committee on Healthcare and Medical Systems. She has co-authored more than 30 peer reviewed articles, is a senior member in IEEE, and received the NSF CAREER award in 2009. Page 23.434.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Development of Verification and Validation Engineering Design Skills through a Multi-year Cognitive Apprenticeship Laboratory ExperienceAbstract:In this study, a sophomore-level Biomaterials and Biomechanics laboratory, junior-levelBiotransport laboratory, and senior-level Professional Elements of Design

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

.” Today’scollege-bound student’s needs and interests are substantially different than thirty years ago. Tothis end, our faculty has worked over the past few years to find a unique selling proposition. Byworking with current and incoming students in the program, it was determined that the conceptof a career in electronic product and system development (actually participating in the design anddevelopment of the devices they use every day) resonated better with new students. While this isnot a new concept especially in mechanical and manufacturing programs2,3, a literature searchindicates that this idea is unique among electronics programs. In addition, based on efforts atother institutions, a focus in product development lends itself well to teaching

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Marissa Jablonski, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Ethan Munson, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

problems with theguidance and some tutoring provided by peer mentors; these peer mentors are upper-levelundergraduate students in the college. PLTL groups aim to develop student confidence in Page 23.114.3collaborative problem solving skills and teach students during their first year in collegehow to practice independent problem solving methods. This procedure requires deepthought, time, discussion and risk taking; these are all skills beneficial for careers inengineering and computer science. For this reason, peer mentors do not have solutionmanuals. The peer mentors act as facilitators who work with students to solve problemsmethodically while

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention and First-year Programs in ECE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector A. Ochoa, The University of Texas at Tyler; Mukul Shirvaikar, University of Texas at Tyler

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Electrical and Computer

in most engineering programs over the last decade. Many studentsdecide to pursue a career in electrical engineering based on counselor advice, performance inmath, while others may like to work with electrical gadgets and decide that electrical engineeringis the right path to pursue. However, most of these students are not exposed to the electricalengineering profession and practice thereof. Some of the students enter the program expecting to Page 23.187.2start building circuits and programming microprocessors at the very beginning of their education.However, in most programs they face a tough time working through theoretical courses

Conference Session

Assessment

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Radharamanan, Mercer University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. Page 23.191.2Given this great loss of potential engineers, the Kern Family Foundation (KFF) has partneredwith several engineering institutions to implement means by which to raise the success rate ofstudents throughout the course of their engineering career starting at the educational level first byevaluating students with a trimetric analysis tool developed by TTI. As one of the KEEN (KernEntrepreneurship Education Network) institutions embracing this challenge, MUSE has alreadybegun to make a step forward towards optimizing its level of undergraduate academicachievement by providing 104 enrolled students with TTI’s trimetric survey tool in the academicyear 2011-2012.BackgroundGenerally speaking, most institutions only address subject-matter

Conference Session

Outreach and Freshman Programs

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Margaret Pinnell; Gabrielle Williamson; Corinne Daprano

-learning from over 500 universities and colleges and from both public and politicalorganizations and representatives 7. Although engineering courses often provide opportunitiesfor project-based experiential learning, service-learning is not implemented as frequently inengineering courses as it is in other disciplines. This is unfortunate since most descriptions ofengineering careers include service to society or meeting societal needs as a goal or requirementof the profession 2, 8. Furthermore, service-learning in engineering courses provides theopportunity for experiential learning that can not only help develop technical and soft skills, butcan also help establish the skills for practicing engineering in an ethical and civically mindedmanner 2

Conference Session

Product and Venture Creation Curriculum

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Brown; Michael McCorquodale

concept to most stu-dent researchers. In previous years, the idea that one can utilize university resources to commer-cialize technology has been received with utter surprise by many student researchers at Michigan.But even with these resources, students begin to ask themselves, how can a business plan bedeveloped? How can one learn about business development while pursuing an engineeringdegree? How can capital be raised to support an emerging business? Who can help? And quitesimply, where should one start? It is our contention that an engineering curriculum in the UnitedStates should support students along this career path by providing resources, both academic andprofessional, that can help answer these questions so students can pursue their

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Methods in Industrial Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Silvanus Udoka; Paul Stanfield

seniordesign projects. Additionally, most industrial engineers have experience interacting with otherengineers earlier in their academic career through common engineering courses. However,interaction with business students rarely occurs before the senior year, if then. This deficiencyprevents the development of a key skill required for industrial engineering practice. This paper describes two innovative approaches to experientially teach multidisciplinaryproblem solving to teams of engineering and business students. Both approaches allow theinteractions to occur earlier in the curriculum. The first approach is through class partnering.Such partnering emulates more long term interdisciplinary efforts such as design teams andconfiguration

Conference Session

Community Engagement in Engineering Education: Program Models

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shoba Krishnan, Santa Clara University; Tonya Lynn Nilsson P.E., Santa Clara University

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Community Engagement Division

Pital and I have decided that I want to make a difference. I feel that with everything I’ve been given, I need to give back to my community. Yes, El Pital is my community.Student perceptions of the effect of the service learning experience.Student reflections provide a valuable insight on the impact of community projects on studentlearning and student perception of their chosen career path. Below are highlights from studentcomments.The effect on student learning:As with any real world project, the EWB project provided the students with a chance to applytheir new skills. As one student noted: There are many benefits for the travel team from this experience. As students, we get to see real world applications for the

Conference Session

Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wilhelm Alex Friess, Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai; Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, Brandywine; Dylan Connole

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International

AC 2012-3387: ENHANCING CROSS-CULTURAL INTERACTION IN COURSESWITH A LARGE COMPONENT OF VISITING STUDY ABROAD STU-DENTSDr. Alex Friess, Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai Alex Friess holds a Ph.D. in aeronautical engineering and a B.Sc. in physics from Rensselaer Polytech- nic Institute (Troy, N.Y. 1997), and has served as Associate Professor of mechanical engineering at RIT, Dubai, since 2009. In addition to undergraduate activities, he teaches in the sustainable energy concen- tration of RIT, Dubai’s mechanical engineering master’s program. Friess’ industrial and academic career spans a variety of consulting and entrepreneurial activities in Europe, Asia, and Africa, most notably as founding faculty in

Conference Session

K-12 Experiences in Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Vincent Abbott, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles; Eun-Young Kang; Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

five original or modified classroom activities that have been used in th7 grade pre-algebra. Activities, their engineering connection, the curriculum connection, andimpact on students’ understanding of engineering will be presented. In the final portions of thepaper, pre- and post-survey data will be presented to show the impact that the IMPACT LAprogram and these activities had on the students.1. Introduction K-12 classrooms typically focus on developing student’s math, reading, and writingskills, while subjects such as engineering are neglected. Without basic knowledge of engineeringand design concepts, high school graduates are less likely to pursue careers in technical fields.Furthermore, many students lose interest in math because

Conference Session

Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clifton B. Farnsworth, Brigham Young University; Mark Owen Lords, Brigham Young University; Brian Charles Capt, Brigham Youmg University

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International

Republic. Byexperiencing other cultures, students felt that they would gain new views and insights to helpthem throughout their careers. Some students participated because they were able to dosomething unique and get credit toward their capstone course. These factors all contributed to thestudents desiring to participate, despite the out of pocket expense that students incurred, and thetime away from home, school, and family.When asked what changes would most benefit future visits, many of the students simply repliedthat they would not change anything, implying that they had a good experience. Students didsuggest that more time could be allotted to the technology exchange seminars, allowing for morematerial to be covered, but more specifically so

Conference Session

Research in Engineering Education I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mallory Lancaster, Purdue University; Yi Luo; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

that little or no attention has been paid to thissub-discipline, despite its many possible benefits. However, recently the interdisciplinary effort towardsresearch in this area is reaching a high level of academic standard. K-12 EngE could act as a catalyst foryouths‘ interest, increasing the number of children wanting to pursue careers in science, technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM) [1]. Despite, its many possible benefits, there are currently nonational K-12 EngE standards in place [2]. According to the National Academy of Engineering and theNational Research council, ―…K-12 engineering education may improve student learning andachievement in science and mathematics; increase awareness of engineering and the work of engineers

Conference Session

Retention of Women Students II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Wang, University of California, Berkeley; Eli Patten, University of California, Berkeley; Ryan Shelby, University of California, Berkeley; Farzana Ansari, University of California, Berkeley; Lisa A. Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley

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Women in Engineering

of the comments from women indicated the usefulness of the skills and lessons taught inthe module. Several women spoke of the skills’ utility not only in school, but also in a career asa professional engineer and in their own personal lives. Only one noted that the module was notrelevant to engineering. Women’s comments on the usefulness and applicability of theprofessional and leadership skills include: “Lessons taught were very useful and applicable.” “I felt that this class taught me the fundamentals of being an engineer and how to be a leader.” “Engineering Leadership was a very informative and useful course. The material presented duringlectures was applicable and useful in our real and current lives

Conference Session

Graduate Education in ETD

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Barbieri, University of North Texas; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

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Engineering Technology, Graduate Studies

capableengineering professionals that are readily absorbed by technical industries. Simply consider thefrequent news in 2011 describing the urgent need to curb job outsourcing and the subsequentdecline in national manufacturing capacity; the increased reliance of our society on serviceindustries responsible for over 70% of the monthly paychecks in the U.S.; the shortage ofengineering professionals; the impending reduction in the engineering workforce due to retiringbaby-boomers; and the profound difficulties in attracting the so-called millennial student toSTEM career choices. There continues to be misconception, miscommunication, and confusion regarding ETECand its relation to ENG programs and to engineering as a career. The fact that 2-year

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet ; Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet; Aco Sikoski, Ivy Tech Community College; Branislav Rosul, College of DuPage

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Manufacturing

than 18 years.Mr. Aco Sikoski, Ivy Tech Community College Aco Sikoski completed his bachelor’s of science in electrical engineering in June of 1990, majoring in in- dustrial control. After completing his course work at the University of Kiril I Metodi, Skopje, Macedonia, he transferred to the United States in 1991, where he continued his engineering education at Purdue Uni- versity. He obtained a master’s of science degree in engineering in 2003. In the meantime, he worked as a project engineer for an engineering consulting company and as an adjunct faculty at Ivy Tech Community College. Intermittently, Sikoski has performed consulting for various institutions and organizations. In 1997, he started his career at Ivy

Conference Session

FPD VI: Presenting "All the Best" of the First-year Programs Division

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christa R. James-Byrnes, University of Wisconsin, Barron County; Mark H. Holdhusen, University of Wisconsin, Marathon County

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First-Year Programs

profession.The course learning objectives for EGR 105 are as follows, the student will:  develop project management and team work skills and apply those skills to engineering design projects  learn how to solve quantitative engineering problems by creating and utilizing spreadsheets  develop oral, written, and graphical communication skills that will be used throughout the students engineering education  develop elemental quantitative skills that will be used in introductory engineering coursework  develop an understanding of the engineering education expectations for various careers and participate in engineering career

Conference Session

Focus on Faculty

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Anita Grierson, AZ State University

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Women in Engineering

Award 2009, ASEE Minorities Award 2006, the SHPE Educator of the Year 2005, and the National Engineering Award in 2003, the highest honor given by AAES. In 2002 she was named the Distinguished Engineering Educator by the Society of Women Engineers. Her awards are based on her mentoring of students, especially women and underrepresented minority students, and her research in the areas of recruitment and retention. A SWE and ASEE Fellow, she is a frequent speaker on career opportunities and diversity in engineering.Anita Grierson, AZ State University ANITA E. GRIERSON is the Director of the METS Center in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering at ASU. Ms. Grierson has over 10 years corporate

Conference Session

Writing and Communication II

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Luke Niiler; David Beams

the current study.Sommers’ four-year study of student writers from across the disciplines notes that “students whomake the greatest gains as writers throughout college (1) initially accept their status as novicesand (2) see in writing a larger purpose than fulfilling an assignment” (p. 124). Carroll suggeststhat writing proficiency develops throughout the course of a student’s academic career asstudents assume new tasks—new roles—as writers, and not in a single freshman coursesequence. Sternglass’ study of at-risk students enrolled at CCNY, with its provocativeframework of richly detailed case studies, offers a strong example in qualitative methodology.These researchers’ findings are intriguing—in them it is possible to see the limits of

Conference Session

Post BS Entrepreneurship Education Needs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Barbe, University of Maryland; James Green, University of Maryland; Dean Chang, University of Maryland

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

, seminars, workshops, competitions, and volunteerism, Mtech’sstudents are part of a special experiential learning model. While providing entrepreneurship andinnovation education and helping teams to start and operate ventures are important, a continuumof hands-on mentoring helps students not yet engaged in founding and managing start-ups todevelop their entrepreneurial skills. Over the course of students’ careers in Mtech programs, theycan develop innovative ideas and write business plans. Students may also compete in the Page 15.5.4University’s $75K Business Plan Competition, attend the Technology Start-up Boot Camp eachfall, and

Conference Session

Engineering Education in Africa and the Middle East

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lamyaa El-Gabry, The American University in Cairo - Mechanical Engineering Department

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International

school.This course has six outcomes, assessed as part of the ABET process, that all sections must meet.The course outcomes are:―After completing the course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and describe the engineering field of specialization. 2. Explain the different career paths for engineers. 3. Practice the engineering approach to problem solving. 4. Identify the engineer’s ethical and societal responsibilities. 5. Practice technical writing and presentation using computer tools. 6. Work in a team.‖ Page 15.293.4Term project & how it relates to course outcomesThe course grade is based on assignments, an exam, and a term

Conference Session

Design Projects across the Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly Warners, Western Michigan University; Britney Richmond, Western Michigan University; Adam Eaton, Western Michigan University; Andrew Kline, Western Michigan University; Betsy Aller, Western Michigan University; Edmund Tsang, Western Michigan University

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Design in Engineering Education

team began research into the methodof rapid prototyping as a means of production. Rapid prototyping was selected because of theguaranteed tolerances and the efficient manner in which multiple hands-on models could beproduced. The team received funds from the Michigan Space Grant Consortium which were usedto finance the production of this project. The devices were tested against the original designspecifications to evaluate the practicality of rapid prototyping as a method of producing enoughdevices to outfit a classroom.IntroductionThe demand for science, technology, engineering, and mathematical (STEM) occupations hasbeen increasing, which means those interested in pursuing STEM related careers needs to beincreasing as well. Many adolescents

Conference Session

Case Studies, Engineering Education and Outcome Assessment Around the Globe

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Todd, Brigham Young University; Randy Lewis, Brigham Young University; Jim Nelson, Brigham Young University; Brent Nelson, Brigham Young University; Michael Miles, Brigham Young University

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International

has greatly benefited from hiring employees that participated in an international experience. 6. International experiences enhance a prospective employee’s abilities in… Leadership. Teamwork. Innovation. Global Awareness. Character Development. Technical Competence. Motivation/Career Goals. Other:My company hires in the following area(s):___ Chemical Engineering ___ Industrial Design___ Civil and Environmental Engineering ___ Information Technology___ Construction Management ___ Manufacturing___ Electrical and Computer Engineering ___ Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

IE Accreditation and Program Issues

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Mary Besterfield-Sacre; Jayant Rajgopal; Bryan Norman; Bopaya Bidanda; Kim Needy

 2004, American Society for Engineering Education • “Prepare students for a broad range of careers and lifelong learning … feature multidisciplinary, collaborative, active learning and take into account students’ varied learning styles,” 1 • “Include early exposure to ‘real’ engineering and more extensive exposure to interdisciplinary, hands-on, industrial practice aspects, team work, systems thinking and creative design” 2, and • “Create an intellectual environment where students can develop an awareness of the impact of emerging technologies, an appreciation of engineering as an integral process of societal change, and an acceptance of responsibility for civilization’s progress.” 3More

Conference Session

TIME 4: Pedagogy

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Peter Avitabile; Charles Goodman; Jeffrey Hodgkins

approach the latter part of the undergraduateeducational career. Professor, why didn’t you tell us that the material covered at the beginning of the semester was going to be really important for the work we needed to do ? Student views material Professor clearly sees in a disjointed fashion how pieces fit together Figure 1 – Professor vs. Student View of Material PresentedThis is especially true in a senior level Dynamic Systems course where

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farrokh Mistree, University of Oklahoma; Jitesh H. Panchal, Purdue University; Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, Innovation Centre, COEP

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Continuing Professional Development

, Berkeley in 1974. He has co-authored two textbooks, one monograph and more than 350 technical papers dealing with the design of mechanical, thermal and structural systems; ships and aircraft. His design experience spans the areas of mechanical, aeronautical, structural, and industrial engineering. He has taught courses in engineering design, naval architecture, solid mechanics, operations research and computer science. He has supervised 28 doctoral students and more than 50 master’s students, all of whom are well-placed around the world; 12 of his doctoral students are pursuing highly successful careers in academia. In addition, he has mentored two students, one master’s and one doctoral, who now own several for-profit

Conference Session

FPD 9: First-Year Projects

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Scott Moor, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Stephen Heindel, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne; Yanfei Liu, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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First-Year Programs

’ abilities but challenge them to reach for the top of that range” and 3. “Make connections to students’ interests and intended careers.”4In addition to key preparation for engineering practice, these three practices are also key formotivating students and preparing them for the rigors of studying engineering.The project described in this paper is designed to utilize these three approaches. The topic ofenergy harvesting from ambient renewable sources is very contemporary and of interest to mostbeginning engineering students. The hands on nature of the project and use of LEGO®s are alsoappealing to students. The project is conducted over six weeks using both in and out of classactivities. The diversity of topics, activities and settings utilized in

Conference Session

California on the Move: A Robust Array of Student Success Initiatives

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Catherine Baker Lipe; Brandon Price

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Two Year College Division

review Student Educational Plans, to discuss Page 24.529.6academic progress and problem areas, to help devise strategies to improve student performancein their classes, to help students get connected with resources, to provide career counseling, andto help students in completing applications for transfer to a four-year university, as well asapplying for scholarships and internships. At the end of the school year, students are asked toevaluate their faculty mentor to assess the mentor’s ability to help them with their educationaland career endeavors as well as to rate the mentor’s accessibility. Transferring students areinterviewed in depth about