This paper describes the experience of teaching robotics at the freshman level, from the conception of the project through the offering of a computer science seminar in robotics, having a two-fold goal: the opening of a new area of interest for students and the integration of computing and technology programs at Cameron University.

Introduction. The number of Medical gratuates choosing careers in psychiatry is in decline. In order to determine whether this disinclination toward psychiatry occurs before versus during medical school, this study, surveyed medical students at the start of their freshman year and last year of Medical educations. Methods. 100 freshman medical students and 100 of interns from three medical sch...

Dance is physically demanding, requiring physical fitness (PF) that includes upper body, lower core fitness, and balance for successful performance. Whether PF changes as dancers advance from when they enter (freshmen) to graduate their collegiate program (seniors) unclear. We prospectively compared dancers’ freshman-to-senior PF. recorded in regard body strength endurance (push-ups), (front, l...

This article reports on the development of a methodology that integrates virtual and hands-on inquiry in a freshman introductory biology course. Using a two time×two order-condition design, an effective combination (blend) of the two environments was evaluated with 39 freshman biology participants. The quantitative results documented no significant effect of presentation order but demonstrated ...

University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering 2016-11-01 Disclaimer—This paper partially fulfills a writing requirement for first year (freshman) engineering students at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering. This paper is a student, not a professional, paper. This paper is based on publicly available information and may not provide complete analyses of all releva...

This case study reveals Daniel Webster College’s experience igniting student enthusiasm for the computer sciences by combining complex game development with innovative classroom management techniques during the freshman year. In this paper we discuss CS1 and CS2 game motif exercises which have dramatically accelerated student progress at DWC by stimulating independent study, cooperative learnin...

OBJECTIVE Assess the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and drinking in college freshman. METHOD College freshman (N = 199) at a university completed the drinking questionnaires. Drinking amount and the alcohol problem index (RAPI) served as outcomes, and BMI was the independent variable. RESULTS RAPI scores were associated with gender, amount of drinking, and BMI (P < 0.001, F = 13...

University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering 10.24.2016 1 Disclaimer—This paper partially fulfills a writing requirement for first year (freshman) engineering students at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering. This paper is a student, not a professional, paper. This paper is based on publicly available information and may not provide complete analyses of all rele...