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Technical Session II

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Swapnil Moon, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #24451Work in Progress: Using ePortfolios to Showcase Student ProjectsDr. Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Jaskirat Sodhi is a University Lecturer in the department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology.Dr. Swapnil Moon, New Jersey Institute of Technology 2018 FYEE Conference: Glassboro, New Jersey Jul 25 Work in Progress – Using ePortfolios to Showcase Student Projects Jaskirat Sodhi and Swapnil Moon New Jersey Institute of

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Technical Session VI

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Rod Blaine Foist, California Baptist University; Xuping Xu, California Baptist University; Timothy Gage, California Baptist University; Seth Truitt, California Baptist University; Matthias Hans Schmidt

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Paper ID #24483Full Paper: A First-Year Electronics Lab Project—Design of Basic Voltmeterplus Soldering TutorialDr. Rod Blaine Foist, California Baptist University Rod Foist Professor (and IEEE student club advisor), Electrical and Computer Engineering, Gordon & Jill Bourns College of Engineering, California Baptist University, rfoist@calbaptist.eduDr. Xuping Xu, California Baptist University Dr. Xuping Xu is currently professor and chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at California Baptist University. He received B.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering and applied math- ematics from Shanghai

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Technical Session VI

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Rod B. Foist, California Baptist University; Xuping Xu, California Baptist University; Timothy Gage, California Baptist University; Seth Truitt, California Baptist University; Matthias Hans Schmidt

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Paper ID #24482Full Paper: A First-Year Computer Engineering Lab Project—Driving anLCD with an FPGA Embedded ProcessorDr. Rod B. Foist, California Baptist University Rod Foist Professor (and IEEE student club advisor), Electrical and Computer Engineering, Gordon & Jill Bourns College of Engineering, California Baptist University, rfoist@calbaptist.eduDr. Xuping Xu, California Baptist University Dr. Xuping Xu is currently professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cal- ifornia Baptist University. He received B.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering and applied mathematics from Shanghai Jiao Tong

Conference Session

Technical Session III

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Susan M Bitetti, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Ethan E Danahy, Tufts University

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The Impacts of a Human-Centered Design Project on First Year Engineering Student Perceptions of Success Susan M. Bitetti and Ethan Danahy, Tufts UniversityBackground and MotivationIn our rapidly changing world, even more is demanded of engineering graduates than what was ​previously expected​ [1​, 2, 3]​. Research has pointed to a disconnect in the skills that employersdesire of engineering graduates and the skills that university coursework actually emphasize.Employers have been pushing for colleges and institutions to move beyond just “hardengineering” and prepare their students with a myriad of non-technical skills to best succeed inthe 21st century workplace. Surveys of industry

Conference Session

Technical Session IX

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Northeastern University; Leila Keyvani Someh, Northeastern University

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Engineering Students for a Career where Communication Skills Matter!Communication plays a crucial role in today’s engineering workplace. ABET requires engineeringprograms to demonstrate their engineering students’ competency in communicating their engineeringwork effectively (3.g). Although this skill can be taught and assessed, the results of a survey show thatengineering students are inadequately equipped to meet this need [1]. In the project based first-yearCornerstone of Engineering courses at Northeastern University, we are addressing this need by teachingand assessing the three pillars of engineering communication: written, oral and graphical - in addition toteaching new skills in design, technical drawing, and

Conference Session

Technical Session III

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Jack Bringardner, New York University; Gunter W. Georgi, NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering; Victoria Bill, NYU Tandon School of Engineering

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Paper ID #24444From Design to Reality: Guiding First-Year Students from Design to Mak-erspace RealityDr. Jack Bringardner, New York University Jack Bringardner is an Assistant Professor in the General Engineering Department and Civil Engineer- ing Department at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. He teaches the First-Year Engineering Program course Introduction to Engineering and Design. He is also the Assistant Director of Vertically Integrated Projects at NYU. His Vertically Integrated Projects course is on Smart Cities Technology with a focus on transportation. His primary focus is developing curriculum, mentoring

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Technical Session III

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Jonathan Elliot Gaines, University of South Florida

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based outreach program that uses undergraduate students to mentor middle school youth. 2018 FYEE Conference: Glassboro, New Jersey Jul 25 Full Paper: Re-imagining a first year design course to incorporate service-learning while minimizing traditional challengesIntroductionFoundations of Engineering Lab (EGN3000L) is a 1 credit hour introduction to engineeringcourse taught to interdisciplinary first year students in the College of Engineering at theUniversity of South Florida. Traditionally, the course is taught as non-service-learning throughmultiple, unrelated design projects. The projects prior to the Fall 2017 semester were simple,exposing students to engineering design with limited

Conference Session

Technical Session V

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2018 FYEE Conference

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James R McCusker PhD, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Aaron Carpenter, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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sections. In addition, details of theorder to address this deficiency, synthesized design evolution of this course as well as the description of thechallenges are integrated into a first-year engineering current curriculum are described in [3].design course through a sudden design change whilemaintaining tight deadlines. The effectiveness of this In Introduction to Engineering Design at Wentworth Instituteapproach is assessed by evaluating the quality of student of Technology, all first-year engineering students work indesign notes before and after the project-switch exercise. teams of 3 to 4 students to develop a solution to a societalStudent feedback is also solicited to allow for self- need

Conference Session

Technical Session IV

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Cecelia M. Wigal, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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Paper ID #24464Art for All Design CollaborationDr. Cecelia M. Wigal, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Wigal, Cecelia M.: BSEE, Ohio Northern University, 1985; MSEE, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1991; Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1998. Employment History: Sundstrand Corporation, Project Engineer 1985-1998; University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), Assist, Assoc, Full Professor, 1999 - present. Assist , Assoc Dean UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science, 2009-2014. Dr. Wigal’s pri- mary areas of interest and expertise include complex process and system analysis in industry and service systems

Conference Session

Technical Session VI

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2018 FYEE Conference

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John Edward Miller, Baylor University; Brandon Herrera, Baylor University

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2018 FYEE Conference: Glassboro, New Jersey Jul 25 Full Paper: Tangible Electricity - Audio Amplifier and SpeakerAbstractProjects help students connect concepts to physical reality and allow students to experience theprocess of design, construction, and testing. Finding suitable projects can be difficult. Theyshould be challenging yet enjoyable, demonstrate the concepts in an understandable way, tangible(hands-on), not cost too much, and not require too much time of either students or instructors.This paper describes one such project: soldering an audio amplifier and building a speaker. Theprimary goal of this project was to make electrical engineering tangible, as early students (orthose in other disciplines) often complain that

Conference Session

Technical Session III

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Mary Fraley, Michigan Technological University; Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University

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projects developed encompassed seven critical skills, they do not “hook” students early in theirclassifications (Student Life, Assistive Technologies, college career. Courses that engage students in hands-onOutdoor Activities, Appliances, Personal Use innovation and entrepreneurial activities are one way toConveniences, Environmental/Road Management/Office create that hook. At Michigan Technological University, weArrangement, and Phone/Portable Technologies). Over piloted modifications in a first-year engineering course thatthe course of the semester student teams completed allow students the opportunity to learn about innovation andproject deliverables. This

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Technical Session V

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2018 FYEE Conference

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David Gee, Gannon University

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–construction of a service project which serves a on university property. The garden is maintained bycommunity need and also takes advantage of their university staff, many of whom volunteer their time. Newparticular skill set. For AY2017-18, the faculty team garden initiatives have been supported by FYS engineeringbroadened the idea of community to include the global students for many years. Also, each semester the universitycommunity in response to a joint United coordinates GU Give Day during which students, faculty,Nations/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and administrators spread out into surroundingHumanitarian Technology Challenge Sustainable

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Technical Session V

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Lunal Khuon, Drexel University; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.) (MERGED)

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positions as an Assistant Professor at Villanova University and Delaware State University and an adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. His research interests are in radio frequency and analog integrated circuit design, embedded systems, biomed- ical electronics, and engineering education. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT.Dr. Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.) (MERGED) Dr. Ertekin received his BS degree in mechanical engineering from Istanbul Technical University. He received MS degree in Production Management from Istanbul University. After working for Chrysler Truck Manufacturing Company in Turkey as a project engineer, he received dual MS

Conference Session

Technical Session III

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2018 FYEE Conference

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BALRAJ SUBRA MANI, New Jersey Institute of Technology; I. Joga Rao, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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, Determination, and striving for Excellence, in thisendeavor. This represents the art of building character in the minds of the young students.Non-pedagogical as it may be, that is exactly what we did in 2010 in a pilot project and found itvery rewarding. That is what we continued to do since then making this program a success. Thispaper describes the steps in this systematic approach to implement RE.What is reverse engineering?Experience is the teacher of all things. [2] RE is an invaluable learning experience and ateaching tool. It is “a scientific method of taking something apart in order to figure out how itworks.” [3] The technique does involve “an act that would otherwise be considered a copyrightviolation.” [3] Whereas, “copyright law has allowed

Conference Session

Technical Session I

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Hyunjae Park, Marquette University

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introduced for the students to understand and recognize theto conceptually design the future (potential) various basic characteristics or fundamentals of the disruptivedisruptive products or processes related to the given products/services. During the second session, a group oftheme of the project through the disruptive technology students (three to four students per team) works to find anddesign challenge activity. At its core, disruptive identify additional existing and available disruptivetechnologies are strongly linked to the entrepreneurial products/services in our society and marketplace, in whichmindset defined by the 3C’s of Curiosity, Connections they are asked to

Conference Session

Technical Session IV

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Todd France, Ohio Northern University; Brittney Lynn Masters, Ohio Northern University

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Paper ID #24469Evaluating the Perceived Value of a First-Year Engineering ExperienceDr. Todd France, Ohio Northern University Todd France is the director of Ohio Northern University’s Engineering Education program, which strives to prepare engineering educators for the 7-12 grade levels. Dr. France is also heavily involved in de- veloping and facilitating the Introduction to Engineering course sequence at ONU. He earned his PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder where his research focused on pre-engineering education and project-based learning.Brittney Lynn Masters, Ohio Northern University Brittney Masters is

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Technical Session VI

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Sheila Erin Youngblood, Cameron University

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yearengineering students experience ENGR 1411 (Introduction to Engineering) and ENGR 2113(Statics). An open-ended project is presented to ENGR 2113 students where they are tasked todemonstrate a concept learned in statics. This requires the student team to design and build inorder to demonstrate. Chapter exams were revamped into 50/50 competencies. These competenciesare content based versus chapter based which enhances a student’s connection within content.Finally, the development of the Engineering Learning Laboratory for Statics allows upperclassmento mentor and support first year engineering students.THE PROBLEMA study from 2014 found that students in a traditional style classroom are 1.5 times more likely to fail inSTEM curriculum than those that are

Conference Session

Technical Session IX

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Roger J Marino P.E., Drexel University; Gabriel R Burks, Drexel University; Matthew N VanKouwenberg, Drexel University; Brandon B. Terranova, Drexel University

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education assessment, reform, and educational psychology.Matthew N VanKouwenberg, Drexel University Matthew N VanKouwenberg is a Master Teacher with Drexel’s DragonsTeach program. He has helped students develop methods for cleaning water and sustainably generating electricity and heat locally and around the world through programs including Engineers Without Borders. He has also led and assisted in teacher professional development efforts centered upon authentic projects for USAID and the US govern- ment in Africa, the Middle East, Central and South America.Prof. Brandon B. Terranova, Drexel University Dr. Terranova is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the College of Engineering at Drexel University. In his current role

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Technical Session V

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Michael Cross, Norwich University; David M. Feinauer P.E., Norwich University

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as advisor to the student entrepreneurship club and as the State Partner for the FIRST LEGO League Program—a nationally recognized program that incorporates robotics with innovation and community engagement. He holds a PhD and BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky. 2018 FYEE Conference: Glassboro, New Jersey Jul 25 Full Paper: Embedding Core Skills in First-Year Engineering Students with Applications in Embedded System DesignAbstractThis paper details a discipline-specific first-year engineering course in electrical and computerengineering that employs a project-focused approach built around the use of embedded systems:to connect the varied course activities, to

Conference Session

Technical Session III

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Renee M. Desing, Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Krista M Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Deborah M. Grzybowski, Ohio State University; Monica Farmer Cox, Ohio State University

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. 2018 FYEE Conference: Glassboro, New Jersey Jul 25 Work-in-Progress: Mapping Entrepreneurial Minded Learning with the Longitudinal Model of Motivation and Identity in First-Year Engineering CoursesIntroductionEngineering curriculum is evolving to incorporate more aspects of design and project-basedlearning as well as emphasizing the importance of creativity and entrepreneurship in engineeringdesign [1]–[4]. The Ohio State University is collaborating with KEEN [5], a network ofthousands of engineering faculty working to unleash undergraduate engineers so that they cancreate personal, economic, and societal value through the entrepreneurial mindset, to addmultiple entrepreneurial minded learning

Conference Session

Technical Session II

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Jenahvive K. Morgan, Michigan State University

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Michigan. 2018 FYEE Conference: Glassboro, New Jersey Jul 25 Full Paper: Examination of the Development of Grit in First-Year Engineering StudentsIntroductionThis paper describes a first-year engineering course, and the students’ responses to a grit study.Since this course is a first-year engineering course, and students are faced with difficult decisionsduring their freshman year, the discussion of grit is pertinent to the experiences that the studentsare facing. This first-year engineering course is an introduction to engineering design, wherestudents work on interdisciplinary team design projects. There is a lecture and a lab each week,and the lecture topics discuss project

Conference Session

Technical Session IV

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Katie Loughmiller, Kansas State University; Julia A Keen P.E., Kansas State University; Katherine Marie Benton, Kansas State University

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Paper ID #24420Improve Recruitment and Retention Based on Student InterestsMrs. Katie Loughmiller, Kansas State University Katie Loughmiller is an Assistant Professor of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science at Kansas State University holding the Martin K. Eby Distinguished Professorship. Her specific areas of interest include construction scheduling, construction finance, and retention and recruitment in STEM fields. Katie Loughmiller received her Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science in Management from Kansas State University. As a professional, she worked as a Project Engineer and Project

Conference Session

Technical Session I

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Liang Li Wu, University of California, Irvine; Gregory N. Washington, University of California, Irvine

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two-quarter first-year engineering developed and implemented living-learning communities toprogram and the course impact on women and enhance persistence [5].underrepresented students. The first-year engineering We implemented a two-quarter first-year experientialcourse focused on team-based experiential learning and learning class, which focused on design-build-test of a hands-taught the concept of engineering design through two on project. To provide better community support for femalehands-on projects, where students acquired engineering and URM students, team-based learning was implemented.skills in CAD, basic machining, fabrication, circuitry and Two

Conference Session

Technical Session IX

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Kadri Akinola Akanni Parris, Ohio State University; Krista M Kecskemety, Ohio State University

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Paper ID #24480First Year Engineering collaborations with traditional engineering depart-ments, to introduce students to foundational concepts, through hands-on lab-oratory exercises.Dr. Kadri Akinola Akanni Parris, Ohio State University Dr. Kadri A.A. Parris is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University (OSU). He is the holder of a Master’s Degree in Transportation Engineering and received his Doctorate in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) with a concentration in Pavement Design, both at OSU. In addition, he holds Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with the

Conference Session

Technical Session IV

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Jennifer Felder Marley, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University

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+9V Audio - 7challenging laboratory project, have been shown to increase Jack 3 741C + 4 6 2

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Technical Session II

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Tiago R Forin, Rowan University

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University, all freshmen engineering students have to take part in a uniquecourse known as Freshmen Course. This course belongs to a series of courses that is unique tothe University’s engineering program. In this course, faculty are given freedom to initiate theirown projects within the sections they are teaching. In this case, the author instructors a givensection of Freshmen Course. Within that course, three assignments are given that help studentsexplore engineering and its intersections with society. These intersections can includeinterdisciplinary work, race, gender, class, ethics, and anything that can have potential impactwithin a society. This paper goes over the initial attempt to have these assignments integratedwithin the students

Conference Session

Technical Session VI

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Sheila Erin Youngblood, Cameron University; Irene Camilla Corriette, Cameron University ; Tyler C Bishop, Cameron University

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STEM related academies.Enrichment OpportunitiesDuring the CU Engineering and Applied Mathematics Summer Academy, selected high schoolstudents work in teams and apply mathematics through the engineering design process toresearch, design, test, and redesign a project. Since its inception in 2016, projects includedesigning (i) a rocket that safely transports an egg, (ii) a windmill that can charge a cellphone,and (iii) a portable water purification system. In addition to the design competition, teams createPowerPoint presentations focused on reflection and participate in an Academy JeopardyCompetition. The academy collaborates with industry in the form of industry tours related to thecontent of the academy and professional talks with networking

Conference Session

Technical Session VI

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Rebecca R Essig, Purdue University Fort Wayne; Kimberly Warren O'Connor, Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne; S. Scott Moor P.E., Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Sara Marie Thomas

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retention. Some are difficult for educators to addresssuch as family support, a student’s minority status, socio-economic status, etc [1]. However,other areas such as a student’s engagement in the campus community [2][3], relationships withother students [1], and understanding how to use campus resources[3], are addressable withinintroductory courses. For this project, researchers present preliminary results from a studydesigned to increase student retention in a first-year engineering program by implementingcourse activities that encourage students to become engaged in the campus community and betterunderstand how to use existing campus resources.The pilot study occurred during the fall 2017 semester at a regional university that catersprimarily

Conference Session

Technical Session III

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Tech

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context-bound, i.e.,there can be many “rights “and many “wrongs.” [6] According to King and Kitchener,knowledge is uncertain, depends on context and, at higher reflective judgement stages,incorporates the changeable nature of existing and emerging evidence, along with recognition ofthe legitimacy of alternative beliefs. In our course, the appearance of evidence is evidence ofreflection.Study ContextThis study involves the second of two one-semester introductory engineering courses, in whichstudents pursue a design project in teams, coupled with individual development in engineeringgraphics, computer programming, teamwork, and critical thinking skills through reflectivelearning exercises. Graded homework assignments provide guided practice in

Conference Session

Technical Session VII

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2018 FYEE Conference

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Robert Gettens, Western New England University; Harlan E Spotts Jr., Western New England University

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: “A teenage girl with a bleak outlook needs to feel more socially accepted wheneating healthy food, because in her hood a social risk is more dangerous than a healthrisk.”The important issue with the development of POV statements is to start simple and build thestatement out to better guide ideation (Error! Reference source not found.).Step 3: Gallery WalkThe Gallery Walk is an active learning technique that generates feedback by all students in theclass for student projects. This activity is used multiple times throughout a semester-long projectto stimulate student discussion. Students work in their design teams to discuss each other team’sPOV statements. The feedback that is generated allows for teams to further refine their