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Session Description

This year's FPD poster session presents a range of relevant topics across first-year engineering education.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Jean-Celeste M. Kampe

Papers Presented

1. A Longitudinal Study of the Impact of a First-Year Honors Engineering Program [view paper]
   Dr. Kathleen A. Harper (Ohio State University), Dr. Lisa Abrams (Ohio State University), and Mr. Jonathan P. Ruffley (Affiliation unknown)
2. Influence of Integrated Academic and Co-Curricular Activities On First-Year Student Success [view paper]
   Timothy J. Hinds (Michigan State University), Dr. S. Patrick Walton (Michigan State University), Dr. Mark Urban-Lurain (Michigan State University), and Dr. Daina Briedis (Michigan State University)
3. Using Enrollment Management to Influence Student Quality and Retention [view paper]
   Dr. Audra N. Morse (Texas Tech University) and Dr. Richard Glenn Watson (Affiliation unknown)
4. An Analysis of First-Year Students’ Changing Perceptions of Engineering Design and Practice [view paper]
   Dr. Ryan Fries (Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville) and Dr. Ryan W. Krauss (Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville)
5. Enhancing the Educational Experience in Introductory Engineering Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Ramakrishnan Sundaram (Gannon University)
6. Integration of a First-Year Learning Community with a Vertically Integrated Design Program [view paper]
   Dr. William C. Oakes (Purdue University, West Lafayette), Dr. Carla B. Zoltowski (Purdue University, West Lafayette), Dr. Monica E. Cardella (Purdue University, West Lafayette), and Dr. William Travis Horton (Purdue University)
7. Impact of a Hands-on First-Year Course on Student Knowledge of and Interest in Engineering Disciplines [view paper]
   Dr. Lynn K. Byers (Quinnipiac University), Dr. Justin W. Kile (Quinnipiac University), and Prof. Corey Kiassat (Quinnipiac University)
8. Competing with “Real Classes”: The Value of Performing Ensemble Experiences for Non-Music Majors [view paper]
   Prof. Ishbah Cox (Purdue University, Band and Orchestra Department) and Dr. Monica Farmer Cox (Purdue University, West Lafayette)
9. Implementation of a Low-Budget, First-Year Engineering Project-Based Experience: The Design of a Mini-Golf Hole [view paper]
   Dr. Kerry Meyers (Youngstown State University)