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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 1: Programs & Curricula

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John William Lynch, University of Cincinnati; Jutshi Agarwal, University of Cincinnati; P.K. Imbrie, University of Cincinnati

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analysis of variance (ANOVA) procedureto compare the three sections and investigate significant differences between them through studentgrades. The results of this research have potential to provide direction for usage of remote collaborativetechnology for in-person, academic settings. Future implications of research include investigating theimpact of similar technologies on student engagement and learning outcomes; contributing a validatedinstrument to measure students’ engagement with their programming tasks and teams; and provideeducators with potential methodologies to improve student engagement in team-based coursework.IntroductionEngineering has historically suffered high student attrition rates [1], [2], [3], with a significantportion of

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 1: Programs & Curricula

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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ALEJANDRA ESTEFANIA CERVANTES; Miguel Andres Andres Guerra, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ

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, MiguelAndr´es is validating his framework of a Blended & Flexible Learning approach that focusses on STEM courses and its practical adaptation to overcome barriers brought up by the COVID-19 pandemic. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work in Progress: Exploring Impact on Students Dropout rates of Introducing a First-Year Hands-on Civil Engineering Course Estefanía Cervantes1, Miguel Andrés Guerra2*1 Instructor, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Colegio de Ciencias e Ingenierías, Departamento de Ingeniería Civil, Casilla Postal 17-1200-841, Quito 170901, Ecuador.2 Assistant Professor, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Colegio de

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 1: Course Design

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cong Cong, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Yuan Lai, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Justin A. Lavallee, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Gregory L. Long Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Nathan Melenbrink, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Amitava 'Babi' Mitra, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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. Gregory L. Long Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology Gregory L. Long, PhD is currently the Lead Laboratory Instructor for NEET’s Autonomous Machines thread at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has a broad range of engineering design, prototype fabrication, woodworking, and manufacturing experiNathan Melenbrink, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDr. Amitava ’Babi’ Mitra, The Pennsylvania State University Amitava ’Babi’ Mitra linkedin.com/in/babimitra|+1-617-324-8131 | babi@mit.edu Dr. Amitava aˆ C˜Babiˆa C™ Mitra is the founding Executive Director of the New Engineering Education Transformation (NEET) program at MIT ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023The

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 1: Course Design

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David H. Smith IV, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ujjal K. Bhowmik, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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- tion in computing. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Understanding the impacts of extra credit modules on student learning experience in a 100-level Electrical and Computer Engineering CourseAbstractThis Complete Evidence-based practice paper investigates students’ perceptions regarding thepresence of two extra credit (EC) modules on parallel computing topics in an introductoryelectrical and computer engineering course. Prior work investigating these EC modules showed ahigh participation rate (48-60%) across and high performance (80-88%) on the end-of-module ECquiz across three semesters [1]. The presence of extra credit has long been a topic of

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 1: Course Design

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matilde Luz Sánchez-Peña, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jennifer L Zirnheld, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Kevin M. Burke; Julia Latorre; Carl F. Lund, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Andrew Olewnik, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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. His research includes undergraduate engineering education with focus on engineering design, problem-based learning, co-curricular involvement and its impact on professional formation, and the role of reflection practices in supporting engineering undergraduates as they transition from student to professional. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Using the CAP model to Equitably Redesign a First-Year Engineering SeminarIntroductionThe student body in higher education keeps changing, making it critical to pay attention to newgenerations' challenges toward achieving their academic goals [1]. Generation Z students are the core ofthe current student population at colleges and

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 1: Programs & Curricula

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nazli Aslican Yilmaz Wodzinski P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Pavan Karra, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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questions will be randomized. Demographic information of students willbe collected without identifying information. Conclusions will be made on the impact ofterminology on student success. This paper is a work-in-progress, and more data is needed tomake the conclusions statistically significant.IntroductionHigher education institutions in Minnesota are putting substantial energy and effort into makingevery classroom diverse [1]. To provide equal opportunity to success in engineering classes forevery member of the classroom, a substantial effort should also go to making higher educationready for the diverse student bodies. Effective communication (both oral and written) plays a keyrole in the success of students, especially in the early years of

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 1: Programs & Curricula

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Cooley Jones, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Elizabeth Michelle Melvin, Louisiana State University and A&M College

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majors. Historically, 2nd-year retention in LSU CoE majorshas been 67 percent and for BEE students this is now 77 percent.1. BackgroundSince 1991, the Louisiana State University Summer Scholars Program has been providingincoming, under-represented first-year students with a residential program to transition to collegeacademics and life. The Summer Scholars program is for students the summer before theirfreshmen year, and it provides participants the opportunity to take academic courses for credit,develop leadership skills, and build social and cultural connections. The structured environmentincluded scheduled homework sessions, tutoring sessions, academic counseling, and groupactivities [1]. Faced with the suspension of all in-person programs

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 1: Programs & Curricula

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shazib Z. Vijlee, University of Portland; Molly Hiro, University of Portland

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theintervention has had an impact.Methods and ApproachAs stated above, this project’s goal was to assess writing in the first-year engineering design courseand to design a curricular intervention to improve student confidence in writing for subsequentcourses. We assessed writing with four methods: 1) faculty surveys, assignment reviews, studentwork reviews, and compiling resources.Faculty SurveysOne of the most significant motivators for this project is the faculty’s perception of student writing.In many meetings where we discuss student performance, faculty regularly mention variousaspects of student writing being inadequate. While the conversations are informal, they occur oftenenough that we thought it was worth a systematic analysis of faculty

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 1: Programs & Curricula

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph A. Lyon, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Jacqueline Callihan Linnes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Timothy M. Whalen

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such as mechanical andcivil engineering [1]. The tools of the engineer in students’ minds are often closer to a hammer ora wrench rather than a test tube or beaker, and thus their conception of engineering is oftenlimited at best [1]. This can get further complicated by the lack of interdisciplinarity exemplifiedin the engineering classroom. When engineering instruction is scaled at the university level, thereis the potential to lose interdisciplinarity as well as too much emphasis on limited topics relevantto the field of engineering [2]. When this happens, the curriculum may revert to limiting thecurriculum to the most popular images of engineering, fields such as mechanical, civil, andcomputer engineering [1].The goal of this work is to

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 1: Programs & Curricula

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Spencer Randolph Davis

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experiential component by adding empirical data collection.Part of the design process is to use theoretical modeling to inform the details within their design,specifically choosing a fan and filters. This step in the project utilizes manufacturer’s data toproduce graphs and compare velocity and volumetric flowrate to pressure to aid in the design ofthe portable air filtration prototype. They are then expected to apply this practice towards theirdesign in order to choose an appropriate fan and filter for their prototype. However, the studentsas novices focus on completion of the activity instead of understanding [1]. Based onconversations with teams, the theoretical activity is very challenging and possibly too abstract forthem to understand and apply

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 1: Course Design

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Federica Aveta, Wentworth Institute of Technology; James R. McCusker Ph.D., Wentworth Institute of Technology

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degree. The effectiveness of the laboratory course has been assessed using data fromcourse assessment and from students’ feedback through an exit survey. Preliminary results showa positive impact on students’ performance and students’ success. Insights from data analysiswill be used as a metric for consideration for program continuous improvement.Index Terms – First-Year Students, Retention, Success, Engineering Laboratory.1. IntroductionThe School of Engineering (SoE) at Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT) in Boston, MA,consists of 8 Engineering programs. Before Fall 2022, these majors had a common first-yearcurriculum for Biological, Biomedical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Electromechanical, Generaland Mechanical Engineering with 32 total

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 1: Course Design

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catalina Cortazar, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Isabel Hilliger P.E., Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile; Gabriel Astudillo, Pontifica Universidad Católica de Chile

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first-year design courses that aim to connect first-year students withengineering faculty and its practice [1]. In cornerstone courses, the student body worksautonomously in teams [2], solving real problems [3, 4]. Project-based learning is one of themost used methodologies in cornerstone Engineering courses [5, 6] since they introduce studentsto their life as engineers [7]. Project-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered methodology [8]that promotes the development of various transversal skills such as effective communication [5],teamwork [9, 10], and critical thinking [11], among others.Traditionally, project-based learning courses are taught face-to-face [12]. Due to COVID-19,educational institutions abruptly changed their learning

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 1: Programs & Curricula

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Thomas, Bucknell University; Sarah Appelhans, Bucknell University; Stu Thompson, Bucknell University; Stewart Thomas, Bucknell University; Robert M. Nickel, Bucknell University; R. Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; Richard J. Kozick, Bucknell University; Christa Matlack, Bucknell University; Philip Asare, University of Toronto

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students to be more reflective in later courses?IntroductionThis work in progress paper assesses whether a first-year ePortfolio experience promotes betterreflection in subsequent engineering courses. While reflection is vital to promote learning,historically, reflection receives less attention in engineering education when compared to otherfields [1]. Yet, cultivating more reflective engineers yields several important benefits includingbuilding self-efficacy and empowering student agency. Through continued practice, engineeringstudents can develop a habit of reflective thinking which increases students’ ability to transferknowledge across contexts. The adoption of ePortfolios is becoming an increasingly popularstrategy to improve student learning

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 1: Programs & Curricula

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Abagael Riley; Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Richard Tyler Cimino, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jennifer Pascal, University of Connecticut; Scott Streiner, University of Pittsburgh

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familial and academic experiences as being their most formative [1]. Indeed, one of theeffects of the updated ABET criteria implemented in 2000 was to call increased attention toengineering ethics in the undergraduate curriculum [2]. McDonald noted that while virtuespecifically cannot be taught, and must be wanted on a personal level, the ability to make ethicaldecisions is distinct from (though related to) virtue and is a skill that can be developed [3]. In2005, Dyrud [4] emphasized the importance of ethics in engineering education, and describedhow it can affect performance both in later courses and in future careers. Harris and co-authors[5] recommended that ethics should be introduced as early as possible and as many times aspossible, both in

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 1: Course Design

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothiax Shoushounova, Keiser University; Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University

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the freshmanyear. In considering these barriers as challenges to be overcome at the first year, the learningapproach and contents of the course align with evidenced-based recommendations from theNational Academy of Science, National Academics of Engineering[1]-[3] as well as a largebody of research from a variety of disciplines such as the learning sciences[4]-[7], ], instructionaldesign, cognitive science, and educational leadership[8]-[13] .Recently, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) noted thatmany recommended changes to better prepare engineering students for the STEM workforce donot require extensive policy changes; rather they can occur at the classroom level [14]. Inaddition, engineering faculty

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 9: Identity & Belonging 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Wonch Hill, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Lance C. Pérez, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Sohrab Asgarpoor, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; David Jones, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Zachary George Short, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Jennifer N. Rutt, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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different points of entry during thepandemic. Many students reported “loss of connection” and deep feelings of “isolation”associated with the pandemic precautions meant to stop the spread of the virus. Pandemicprecautions taken by the university negatively impacted all students academically and socially tosome extent, but there were also unique challenges for first-year students who entered collegeduring the fall of 2020. We conclude by sharing how pathway programs helped to buffer studentsocial isolation and how students found resilience to overcome social and academic obstacles.IntroductionThe transition from high school to college is a major life event for young adults [1]. In theUnited States approximately 63% of youth who complete high school

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 9: Identity & Belonging 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olivia Reynolds, Washington State University; Sandra Brabb, Washington State University; Eleanor Dizon, Washington State University

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students who begin an engineering programand go on to complete their degree has remained at only about 50% [1]. Among those who leaveSTEM majors, first- and second-year students typically have the largest dropout rates [2]. From2012-2019, 37% of first-time freshmen students who took our multidisciplinary first-yearengineering course had left our college or university by their third year of study, indicating aneed to improve retention efforts. Due to these trends, many have investigated why studentsleave STEM disciplines. Social belonging and connection have been identified as critical factorsfor retention, as detailed below. Across disciplines, undergraduate students who reported havingpoor quality relationships and poor support from peers, staff

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 4: Supporting Success 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University; Randi Sims, Clemson University

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education- ally based research projects with an emphasis on statistical analyses and big data. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Use of Transfer Student Capital in Engineering and STEM Education: A Systematic Literature Review1. Introduction This complete research paper presents a systematic literature review that synthesizes theuse of Laanan’s theory of transfer student capital in postsecondary vertical college transfers,specifically focusing on use in engineering and Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM) education [1]. The motivation for this research stems from a need to betterunderstand the theory of transfer student capital, which

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 9: Identity & Belonging 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Breanna Graven, University of Louisville; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville; Thomas Tretter, University of Louisville

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, as well as demographic and performance data since 2010. Theycollect much of the data on a survey given to all engineering students during their first semesterintroduction to engineering course. Since 2015, sense of belonging has been included on thissurvey, and with an extensive historical database, we make the comparison of how COVID-19affected first-year students’ sense of belonging in college, as well as exploring the efficacy offreshmen year sense of belonging as a potential predictor of graduation.Research Questions 1. How does sense of belonging in first-year engineering students change over the first semester? 2. Can a short sense of belonging measure given in the first year for engineering students be predictive of

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 4: Supporting Success 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aysa Galbraith, University of Arkansas; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Heath Aren Schluterman, University of Arkansas; Gretchen Scroggin

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need for academicsuccess in the engineering curriculum.With nation-wide graduation rates for engineering still holding steady around 50%, engineeringeducators and advisors are seeking ways to improve student retention and graduation. Studieshave identified several factors that drive students to leave engineering including classroomclimate, self-confidence/self-efficacy, academic preparedness, career interests, race and gender,and academic success (i.e., grades and conceptual knowledge,) [1].Math has long been considered the major academic “hurdle” in engineering study. In a previousstudy, we explored the pass and graduation rates of our freshman engineering cohort based onmath courses [2]. But, other challenging core requirements in science

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 4: Supporting Success 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Northeastern University; Angelina Jay, Northeastern University; Andrew L. Gillen, Northeastern University; Susan F. Freeman, Northeastern University

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refers to thatwhich can’t be captured purely by science and alludes to the rich and varied global history ofmindfulness and meditation practitioners (often, but not always, with connections to religion andspirituality) [1].Mindfulness practice is used to help the practitioner in being present. The focus first is on self-awareness and through building attention stamina, we can extend the practice to understandingand creating empathy toward others in our communities, and lastly broaden this practice to largersystems and the larger world community [2].How is it beneficial?There is a large field of peer reviewed work that shows that mindfulness interventions inworkplace settings can improve adult mental health [3]. The non-judgmental and

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 4: Supporting Success 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cristian Saavedra-Acuna, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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areas since this promotes theirscientific and technological advancement. It is well established that several factors areassociated with attracting and retaining students in the STEM fields, including an affinitywith the discipline, a sense of belonging, interest in the field, self-efficacy, and prioreducational experiences, among others [1, 2]. One indicator of academic progressioncommonly used in educational management is the student retention rate. Academicprogression reflects the ability of the educational institution to achieve the retention of itsstudents. High retention rates imply good institutional management, low dropout rates, and,consequently, positive economic benefits for the families of students and the State itself [3,4].Beyond

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 9: Identity & Belonging 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Newsome Holcomb, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jacqueline Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lakshmi Raju

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investigate the ways that peer mentorship affectssense of belonging and discipline identity for students from varied matriculation points.IntroductionAs higher education institutions foster increasingly diverse undergraduate populations, it isimperative that student success initiatives purposefully develop students’ sense of belongingwithin an institution, a campus, a peer community, and an academic discipline. Belonging is acritical dimension of student success affecting a student’s degree of academic adjustment,persistence, and post-graduate aspirations, while also contributing to institutional benchmarkslike retention and degree completion [1]. Additionally, the decline in the number of traditional-age college students after 2025, a result of the

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 9: Identity & Belonging 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diego Reyes, Arizona State University

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Engineering StudentsIntroduction Engineering in the United States is growing stagnant from a lack of change. According toEngineering by the Numbers for the year 2021, many of the top-producing universities forengineers either remained the same from the previous year or, in the case of George Tech (thetop school), graduated fewer students in 2021 than in 2020 [1]. Much of the conversationsurrounding engineering today is much the same as it has been for years. There is not enough“supply,” i.e., engineers, to meet the demand for engineers in today's economy [2],[3]. Manyhave proposed that diversifying engineering can change this narrative and meet the demand forengineers [2],[3]. Much of the literature surrounding engineering

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 4: Supporting Success 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jahnavi Dirisina, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma

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Engineering EducationBackground/MotivationThe research on self-concept has been occupying a significant portion of the studies contributingto the advancement of educational psychology. As much as the topic has gained popularity in thepast decades, it suffered due to the lack of a concrete definition in its early years of advent [1].As interest in it grew, self-concept also gained strength, clarity, and structure. It grew strong as itgained a definition explaining how it might play an important role for a student and for aneducator [1]. Clarity was provided when it was differentiated from some parallel concepts inself-theory and affixing a space for self-concept in an individual’s perceptions, and not a justplaceholder [2]. Structure was added by

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 4: Supporting Success 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Manuel A. Jimenez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Luisa Guillemard, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nayda G. Santiago P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Pedro O. Quintero; Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nelson Cardona-Martinez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Sonia M. Bartolomei-Suarez, University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus

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declare their major on the entrance to theirfirst year.I. IntroductionThe experiences accumulated by students during their first year in college have a lastingimpact on the rest of their academic lives [1]. The sense of career and institutional belonging,as well as the self-efficacy beliefs of students, have been identified as crucial factors for theirpersistence and success [2] [3]. We argue that both these factors are affected by the awarenessfirst-year students have about their chosen field of study. This is particularly true forinstitutions admitting students into a specific major since their first college year.An assessment of the reasons reported by first- and second-year students in the host institutionfor choosing an engineering major

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 10: Identity & Belonging 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jordyn M. Wolfand, University of Portland; Kathleen Bieryla, University of Portland; Christina Ivler

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year, but that further study is needed to maintain and improve students’ perception ofengineering identity between the first and second years.IntroductionEngineering identity, a person’s level of belief that they are an engineer, has been studiedextensively as it is has shown to be linked to retention in the engineering profession [1], [2].Various theories have been applied to describe and define identity in an engineering contextincluding multiple identity theory, sociocultural theory, social identity theory, and identity stagetheory [3], [4]. Utilizing these theories, many studies have sought to quantify identity inengineering [5]–[8]. Herein, we define engineering identity as students’ self-assessment of theirinterest, performance/ability

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 5: Supporting Success 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sahar Mari, Northwestern University in Qatar; Sara AlBanna, SLB; Nayef Alyafei, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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the data collection informedcritical design decisions at the end of the paper.IntroductionThe transition from high school to university involves significant adjustments, including theacculturation to a new academic environment, sometimes even a change in the language ofinstruction, and social expectations and norms. This transition period is known to define thecritical decisions students may make in subsequent years. Findings from a study led by Katanis[1] found that the expectations students set for their first-year experiences were either partiallyor not met. Students encountered a much heavier workload than expected, in addition to findinguniversity studies uninteresting. In terms of academic progress, more than half of therespondents were

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 7: Making

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Daniel Chambers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Zachary D. Dowell; Nicholas Bedard

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student employees aiding in daily operation [1]–[3]. Thereare naturally ongoing conversations about best practices at academic conferences, and this papercontributes an additional set of practices, as well as a novel assessment of student employeeexperiences.At Virginia Tech, well over 2000 students each year complete a two-semester generalengineering program before selecting a specific discipline. The second semester generalengineering course is dedicated to a hands-on design project. This project is supported by anacademic makerspace accessible only to first-year engineering students. The makerspace has alsohistorically provided students opportunities to pursue personal projects, and supported smallerprojects run by some faculty as part of the

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 6: Mentors & Teams

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew B. James, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tahsin Mahmud Chowdhury, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Juan David Ortega-Alvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Universidad EAFIT; Jennifer Lyn Benning, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jenny L Lo, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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have observed that incoming first-yearstudents often struggle with teamwork, and several instructors from the program attended aworkshop in Summer 2022 led by Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) with lengthy experienceleading project-based learning first-year engineering courses. The facilitators of this workshopprovided activities that can be integrated into existing or new courses to help foster equitableteaming practices in a project based learning setting. These tools had previously beenimplemented in a program at WPI and are available in Pfeifer and Stoddard, 2020 [1]; this paperexplores implementations and impact of integrating these equitable teaming tools at a largerscale.The instructors of the first-year engineering course who