Developing meaningful freshman programs in engineering education

This workshop covers a brief background of recent findings on characteristics of freshman courses which drive students from engineering and a discussion of innovative freshman programs at selected engineering schools. Exercises in small groups which illustrate ways to help students improve their skills in open-ended problem solving, interpersonal relations, and oral and written technical communications are also covered. Brainstorming in small groups about ways to improve freshman engineering education including suggestions for future Frontiers in Education workshops and sessions is also considered