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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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

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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

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Technical Session M1

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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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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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

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Technical Session M1

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Erica J Marti, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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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

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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

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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

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Technical Session M1

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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

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% 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

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Technical Session M1

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Xinyu Zhang, West Virginia University; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Stefanie Paige Hines, West Virginia University

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University (WVU) is a cohort-based integrated Engineering Bridge Program designed for non-calculus ready first-yearengineering students. During COVID times, AcES encountered challenges in recruitingunderrepresented students. We realized that the recruitment method needed to be modified toattract them. After applying new recruitment methods for 3 weeks, AcES participants werediversified, resulting in 30% female, 20% underrepresented minorities, 30% low-income, and20% first-generation in the cohort. Our research aims to (1) analyze AcES enrollment data beforeand after applying the new recruitment strategy, (2) conduct surveys to understand theeffectiveness of different recruitment methods in diversifying the cohort, and (3) devise a plan toimprove

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Madison Jeffrey, University of Michigan; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan; Mark Mills, UM, Center for Academic Innovation

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MichiganIntroductionPeer assessments are commonly found across classrooms that have a focus on small-grouplearning and, occasionally, are used to influence the grade a student receives in the course. Thepractice of using peer assessment is common because of its use in assessing an individual’ssuccess and performance [1-3]. When peer assessment is used as a tool to determine theacademic efforts of a student, it is important to understand the implicit processes that impactsuch decisions [4]. This paper is concerned with identifying trends in peer assessments that arerelated to the race and gender of the rater and ratee involved.Others have studied this question with mixed results concerning the potential role bias may playin impacting ratings and how bias can

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Technical Session M1

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Raymond Eugene McGinnis Jr., Christian Brothers University; Andrew Assadollahi, P.E., Christian Brothers University

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and Technical Drawing TechniquesIntroductionThis Work in Progress Paper discusses the importance of freehand sketching and technicaldrawing skills for students studying computer aided drawing. Freehand sketching involvesdrawing without any measuring instruments and is accomplished using only pencil and paper.Technical drawing uses drafting equipment including T-squares, drawing triangles, and acompass. Freehand sketching has been shown to be important because it connects students’ handmovements and their mental thinking ability. Freehand sketching is also a quick and easy methodof communicating ideas via graphics. Freehand sketching has been shown to be helpful inproviding quality design solutions [1]. With the

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Raymond Eugene McGinnis Jr., Christian Brothers University; Andrew Assadollahi, P.E., Christian Brothers University

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andtheir ability to learn AutoCAD after already learning MicroStation. A second survey wasadministered to former students (second through fourth-year students) to gain their perspectivesas well.Constituency SurveysThe first survey was administered to students who took CE 111 in the Fall of 2021. Table 1summarizes the data from the fourteen responses and Table 2 summarizes comments collected. Table 1. Results from Survey One (Students Enrolled in CE 111 in Fall 2021). Survey Item Results Very Prepared: 0% Well Prepared: 29% “Preparation provided by CE 111

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Nada Veskovic, Lehigh Carbon Community College

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Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Work in Progress: Success and Retention Strategies for STEM Gatekeeper Courses in a Community CollegeIntroductionStudents encounter many challenges in their first year, including adjusting to the collegeenvironment and taking demanding courses. These challenges manifest in poor retention rates.Recent statistics at our institution show that the one-year retention of full-time first-time enteringstudents is 57% [1]. The likelihood of students quitting a major or dropping out of college issignificantly increased when they fail a course [2]. This project is being developed to addresshigh course failure rates by tackling some of the obstacles to success that students face.The

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Rui Li, New York University; Jack Bringardner, New York University Tandon School of Engineering

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is active in the American Society for Engineering Education and is the Webmaster for the ASEE First-Year Programs Division and the First-Year Engi- neering Experience Conference. He is affiliated withthe Transportation Engineering program in the NYU Civil and Urban Engineering Department. He is the advisor for NYU student chapter of the Institute for Transportation Engineers. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Work-In-Progress: Using CATME in Team Development of One-Semester- Long Open-Ended First-Year Engineering Student Design Projects Rui Li1, Jack Bringardner1 1 Tandon School of

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University

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multiplegenerations about a significant historical event: the beginning of Westward Expansion. Initiallydeveloped for use in a text-only environment, this simulation was designed to present studentswith active learning experiences involving those migrating along the Trail [1]. The game allowsa player to outfit a wagon and then lead a small party on a 2000-mile trek while being cautiouswith supplies, keeping a good travel pace, and learning how to cross a river. While thiseducationally-focused game has achieved near cult-like status, it has also generated complaintsconcerning the lack of representation of those outside of the provided white male protagonistavatar [2]. Although the most common complaint involves the stereotypical portrayal of NativeAmericans

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2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Ahmed Ashraf Butt, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Engineering Education and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Dr. Menekse’s primary re- search focus is on exploring K-16 students’ engagement and learning of engineering and science concepts by creating innovative instructional resources and conducting quasi-experimental research studies in and out of classroom environments. Dr. Menekse is the recipient of the 2014 William Elgin Wickenden Award by the American Society for Engineering Education. Dr. Menekse also received three Seed-for-Success Awards (in 2017, 2018, and 2019) from Purdue University’s Excellence in Research Awards programs in recognition of obtaining three external grants of $1 million or more during each year. His research has been generously