Jesse Adams

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Jesse Adams is a dedicated engineering educator whose work centers on transforming the first-year experience for undergraduate students. As a key contributor to the landmark study "First Year Engineering Experience Initiative" (2020), Adams helped pioneer a comprehensive, multi-institutional approach to curriculum redesign that addresses the critical transition from high school to engineering programs. This collaborative effort, involving a team of nine researchers, has garnered foundational citations (3) as a model for improving student retention, engagement, and academic success in introductory engineering courses. Adams’s contributions focus on developing integrated, hands-on learning environments that bridge theoretical concepts with real-world problem-solving, ensuring students build both technical skills and professional identity from day one. While the citation count reflects the paper’s emerging status, its influence is growing among engineering education practitioners seeking evidence-based strategies for curriculum reform. Adams’s work is notable for its emphasis on scalable, cross-institutional partnerships—a rare and valuable approach in a field often dominated by single-institution studies. For students and researchers interested in the pedagogy of engineering, Jesse Adams offers a compelling example of how thoughtful, collaborative design can shape the next generation of engineers.