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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 2: Students and Peer Mentors

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Javier Ortega, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Arturo A. Fuentes, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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the student'sresponses to them, ensuring that the findings are viewed through the lens of this vital contextualinformation.Deliverables: The Academic & Career Pathway Project delivered student individual self-reflections and academic and career presentations. These deliverables offered opportunities forstudents to engage in reflective practices, communicate their pathway plans effectively, andreceive constructive feedback from peers and instructors. By completing these tasks, studentsgained valuable insights into their academic and career aspirations and developed essential skillsfor professional development and self-awareness.Self-Reflections: The individual self-reflection objective was to articulate personal insightsgained from the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abigail Clark, Ohio Northern University; Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University; Lauren H. Logan, Ohio Northern University

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, including students, staff, faculty, and alumni • Develop a career plan, including a plan of study that will support that career plan • Develop an awareness of curricular and co-curricular opportunities • Build foundational skills for college success, including self-reflection, study skills, time management, and goal settingHistoric EffortsEngineering Orientation is a long-standing course at ONU, and has long sought to encouragestudents to engage with the college through co- and extra-curricular activities. Historically,students enrolled in engineering orientation were required to attend two professional societymeetings during the semester and report their attendance at these meetings to their faculty viaemail. However, anecdotal

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa K. Murray, Western New England University

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, project management, process improvement, and culturally sustaining pedagogies. She serves as a co-advisor for National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) at Western New England University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 GIFTS: Transforming First-Year Engineering Curriculum with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Entrepreneurial-Minded Learning Lisa K. Murray Western New England University, Springfield, MA 01119 First Year Program, College of EngineeringAbstractThis Great Ideas For Teaching (and Talking With) Students (GIFTS) paper presents a plan topromote diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fayekah Assanah, University of Connecticut; Kristina Wagstrom, University of Connecticut; Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Marina A. Creed APRN, FNP-BC, MSCN, University of Connecticut

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to address poorlyventilated spaces. Guided by weekly lesson plans, students constructed and tested the 20” C-Rboxes using the "Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite" app to record g-Force data to discern vibrationvariations across different fan speeds and measured noise levels at various distances from the fanusing sound meter. Finally, students graphed the results to illustrate sound intensity overdistance. They engaged with real-world experimental data, using Excel to graph aerosolconcentrations with and without the C-R boxes to understand their efficacy in reducingparticulate matter in the air. We donated the C-R boxes from the first two years to local schoolsand community settings. During the third year of the project (Spring 2024), students

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Retention & Success

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Elaine Benzel, Colorado State University

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program – the support of collegemanagement (dean, associate dean, etc.) and faculty is key to the success of a such a program.As you determine the best way to justify and start up an undergraduate research program, takethis into account, as it may influence your justification plan and could heavily influence whetherthe plan is viable at your institution.Financial Support of an Undergraduate Research ProgramThe financial support of any co-curricular program is very important, and as universityemployees we have an obligation to fund the programs that will best benefit our students. TheSURE Program is currently supported by a combination of funding from the Suzanne and WalterScott Foundation and the CSU Provost; the program was initially supported

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University; Kimberlyn Gray, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Abigail Clark, Ohio Northern University

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, startsfundamental community building, and works on a career plan. Student success is often tied togrit, which includes a growth mindset and an ability to learn from failure. Orientation courses areessential foundational experiences for first-year retention and success, but it is challenging tocultivate a classroom environment where students feel safe sharing ideas and struggles. ThisGIFTS paper will detail the research regarding the benefits of using storybooks with olderstudents, the details (and individual modifications) of the activities done in the orientationcourses and the scenarios for storytelling, plans for future assessment of the classroom exercise,and the conclusions drawn from the faculty reflections.Justification of Picture Books “Picture

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 2: Students and Peer Mentors

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Atheer Almasri, West Virginia University; Todd R. Hamrick, West Virginia University; Carter Hulcher, West Virginia University; Akua B. Oppong-Anane, West Virginia University; Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University ; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University

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, while self-learning and recognizing the need forlifelong learning tied with applying engineering design process skills, each receiving 40% ofresponses. The utilization of appropriate computational tools and coding skills, such as Excel,MATLAB, and Arduinos, received the next most important skill with 34% of responses. Asshown in Figure 1b, the least emphasized skill among first-year students was the use of propercareer planning tools, with only 8% of respondents considering it important. Additionally,presenting ideas using appropriate presentation tools, applying the engineering code of ethics,and conducting a proper literature review were equally valued, with each receivingapproximately 11% of responses.Figure 1a: The first-year top

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2: AI, Computation, and Electronics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Azizi Penn, Purdue University ; Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University ; Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University

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read something about microelectronics. 2. I have had one or more instructors talk about microelectronics. 3. I have watched a video about microelectronics. 4. I have participated in an activity involving microelectronics. 5. I have taken at least one university class about microelectronics.The scale yielded an alpha coefficient of .83 for the full sample. Each student's ranking acrossthe five questions was totaled (minimum 5, maximum 25).The KAM survey included six Likert scale questions (range 1 = strongly disagree to 5 = stronglyagree) to measure students' motivation to learn more about microelectronics. The questions were: 1. I plan to read about microelectronics. 2. I plan to take a class about microelectronics. 3. I

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 3: Teamwork

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Thompson, University of Louisville; Campbell R. Bego, University of Louisville; Nicholas Hawkins, University of Louisville; Liliana Martinez, University of Louisville

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project spanned 4 weeks and had 4 associated assignments (Table 1). Alldeliverables were team assignments (i.e. 1 per team). The project was introduced in class andteams developed a project management plan. The management plan required teams to plan outtheir communication (e.g. when would they meet, how would they communicate and sharedocuments), list project tasks (breaking into subtasks), and develop a timeline. The rest of theproject was expected to be completed outside of class time. At the end of the second week, anoutline was due from the team summarizing their research findings. The project report and videowere due at the end of the fourth week.In Fall 2023, the project also spanned 4 weeks but included 5 assignments (Table 1). The

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 1: Projects, Teams, and Portfolios

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew James, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Juan David Ortega-Alvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Universidad EAFIT; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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within the workload expectations of the course, and balancing the workload ofcommunity partners, the instructional team, and the ability of students to connect with theirproject sponsors are all factors that come into play when evaluating whether such projects areappropriate for a course.This study focuses on describing the planning and development process of implementingcommunity-based service-learning projects into the Foundations of Engineering course at thestudy institution and outlines a plan for evaluating the impact of the projects on students’perceptions of the usefulness of course material, specifically related to those learning outcomesthat instructors have identified as historically difficult for students to appreciate. These

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Student Growth & Professionalization

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific; Luke S. Lee P.E., University of the Pacific; Jeffrey Shafer, University of the Pacific; Navdeep Singh, University of the Pacific

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within the major and the university. Students buildskills for success by creating a time management plan, learning how to access universityresources, meeting with their faculty advisor regularly, and developing a plan for success in anupcoming assignment and reflecting on its effectiveness afterwards. Two design projects fosterteamwork and problem-solving skills. Students collaborate in teams to accomplish a predefinedtask, honing their ability to work effectively to deliver a project and communicate results.The purpose of this paper is to describe the course and assignments in detail, present analyses ofstudent retention and engagement, and present faculty and student reflections on the coursecontent and management. We use this information to

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 1: Projects, Teams, and Portfolios

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abigail Clark, Ohio Northern University

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, value, andengineering identity. These constructs have been identified as critical to predicting success andcareer plans in engineering fields [5], thus were chosen as the constructs to investigate. Initialdata was gathered using the Engineering Design Expectancy Value Scale (EDVES) [6], and theresults of that survey will be used to inform the development of a focus group protocol.Together, it is hoped that these data will allow for a better understanding of the impact ofauthentic engineering experiences on novice engineers.ContextOhio Northern University (ONU) is a small, private, primarily undergraduate institution. Thereare approximately 700 students enrolled in the college of engineering and approximately 200first-year engineering students

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa M. Simonik, State University of New York at Binghamton; Koenraad E. Gieskes, State University of New York at Binghamton

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conjunction with other teammembers’ strengths; therefore, students also hypothesize how their own strengths may help andhinder teamwork and how their team members’ strengths may help and hinder teamwork.Project teams are required to complete two projects during the semester, and Phase 2 is assignedbetween those two projects. At this point, teams have a team debrief for roughly 45 minutesduring class time where they systematically give and receive teamwork-related feedback to eachteam member. Students come to class prepared with discussion points and in the proper mindsetto have difficult and respectful discussions. Afterward, students complete an action plan wherethey identify team skills they want to improve and how to work towards that goal

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Equity, Inclusion, and Access

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ingrid Joylyn Paredes, New York University ; Rui Li, New York University; Sooah Kwak, New York University ; Chris Woods, New York University; Dominic Roy Krusniak, New York University

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understand the value that this training provides the teaching assistants, a survey wasconducted of participants before and after participation in the workshops. The goal of this studyis to inform plans for implementing solutions into training that address deficiencies identifiedthrough the survey and provide a set of inclusion best practices and learning objectives forinclusivity training for undergraduate teaching assistants. In this paper, findings from the thirdyear of piloting our workshops are described. The data shows that all teaching assistants overallfound that the workshop content and activities were relevant to them as peer educators. Severalteaching assistants shared inclusive leadership strategies that they planned to implement in

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4: Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Crismond, City University of New York, City College

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ties). Thesecond subsystem is a Costume Shell, which also is made up of a PVC-pipe frame that getscovered with PVC sheeting or cardboard and decorated with paint and other materials to meetthe child’s costume request; e.g., Super Mario Cart, Toy Story 3 Claw Machine, Disney Princess.Tools and materials for planning and fabricating prototype frames and decorating costumes wereavailable for students to use during and after module sessions. Teams were given the Design Brief (see Figure 1) in Week 1, and learned that eachcostume needed at least one electrical and/or mechanical “action component,” which the childhad to be able to manipulate easily and safely. The costume design needed to incorporate safetyfeatures, including alerting passers

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Retention & Success

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University; Carl Boyet, Louisiana Tech University; James D. Palmer, Louisiana Tech University

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fit knownopenings in SSP students’ schedules to ensure availability. Content for SI was planned in weeklymeetings between the peer mentors and the SSP students’ engineering and math instructors. SIsessions lasted two hours and were typically offered four days a week in the fall quarter andthree days a week for the winter and spring quarters. Common session types included: ● Homework/Free Study - Informal open-ended sessions where students met on one floor at the University Library designed for study groups or a classroom in the Engineering building. Peer mentors were in the room to answer questions and guide the SS students when needed but did not actively lead content sessions. This session type was offered once a week

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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Petra Bonfert-Taylor, Dartmouth College; Vicki V. May P.E., Dartmouth College

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several that integrate the technical andhuman-centered aspects. Human-centered engineering is emerging as a field; for example,Boston College launched a human-centered engineering program and major in the fall of 2021(Hayward, 2020). At most campuses, however, human-centered design and technical knowledgeare taught in independent courses whereas at our school, human-centered design and technicalaspects are holistically interwoven and integrated. We plan to use that same transdisciplinaryapproach for our new HCE pathway courses. What is Human-Centered Engineering (HCE)? People and societal needs are at the heart of HCE, which is a collection of habits, abilities, frameworks, and processes that enable systematic consideration of human needs and

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 10: Curricular & Program Design

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Arturo A Fuentes, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Javier Ortega, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Laura Benitez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edna orozco-leonhardt, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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priority in the Hispanic culture, this can be lost opportunity if the family is not involved in the student’s plan. • The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated some challenges such as course knowledge retention, socialization skills, focus and attention, among others. • Existing “welcome day” activities in the university are helpful but limited to general information such as library services, recreation, dining options, and other resources, but there are no explicit CECS immersion events.Boostcamp Building BlocksBased on these observations, the authors designed a series of activities over one week to provideincoming CECS freshman students with a jumpstart and accelerate the learning curve, effectivelypriming the students

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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Paul Summerfield, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Will Cashel-Cordo; Hadi Kazemiroodsari, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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subdiscipline, 3) design an activity that gives students hands-on experiencetesting that physical concept.With this simple approach in mind, we planned one lecture and one lab for each module. Thelecture consisted of two components: 1) A broad overview of the civil engineering subdiscipline for that module, including discussion of the societal role played by practitioners of that subdiscipline, relevant and well-known projects, and examples of typical day-to-day responsibilities 2) A basic qualitative explanation of physical concepts relevant to that subdiscipline, emphasizing connections to other courses students might already be familiar with, such as chemistry and physicsWe designed hands-on lab

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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 1: Projects, Teams, and Portfolios

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Constanza Miranda, Johns Hopkins University; Mareham Essam Yacoub, Johns Hopkins University; Rachel Saperstein McClam, Johns Hopkins University

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catalyst for student learning [5].However, only a small portion of the literature considers a use beyond institutional learningspaces. Those that do refer to ePorfolios as an online personal environment for lifelong and life-wide learning [6], a bridge between the life project and university, or a metacognitive activity todevelop personal and professional life plans [7]. The paradigm of Life Construction [8] used indevelopmental psychology, and the new concept of Life Design [9] relate to new ways ofthinking about career development. These conceptualizations offer the opportunity to examinethe use of ePortfolios in the building of a student’s Life Project. A life project is a frameworkthat demonstrates one’s plans for the future, key orientations

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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 1: Projects, Teams, and Portfolios

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aysa Galbraith, University of Arkansas; Heath Aren Schluterman, University of Arkansas; Gretchen Scroggin, University of Arkansas; Latisha Puckett, University of Arkansas

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. To satisfy this goal, we offer differentgeneral engineering courses. Most of our students (~80%) enroll in Introduction to Engineering Ior Honors Introduction to Engineering I. Students who are under-prepared in math and do nothave necessary prerequisites for the first semester of 8-semester engineering degree plans areenrolled in Fundamentals of Success in Engineering Study [1]. We also have a small group ofstudents (~10%) who are well ahead of the requirements and are offered to take a special sectionof Honors Introduction to Engineering I course along with the optional Honors ResearchExperience and Honors Innovation Experience courses [2]. All general engineering coursesmeet twice a week for lectures and once a week for a drill section

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danielle Grimes, Cornell College; Niloofar Kamran, Cornell College

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to design and conductexperiments and 7) an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge. Our courses have theadditional challenge of fitting into a One Course at a Time block plan where students enroll inone course for 18 days of instruction. Due to the amount of content, we need to cover and thelimited time for a design cycle, we utilize a term project that touches on each of the studentoutcomes and requires them to use 3D printing in the design and is bio-inspired. Through thispaper, we will describe the course design, how we utilize bio-inspired design with projects, andour assessment procedures.Course DesignOur courses are designed on a One Course at A Time (OCAT) basis, where students take onecourse for 18 instructional days where each

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 8: Peers as Mentors & Instructors

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Penn State University; Maria Mosley; Jennifer Saltsgiver; Jana Bontrager Auman, Penn State University; Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University; Kellie Scofield; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University; Shawna Dory, Pennsylvania State University

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students they serve; They developleadership skills, learn about counseling and educational theories, and reflect on their valuableexperiences [3], [7].Learning objectives for the course include: • Articulate different definitions and related sub-themes that could comprise peer advising, peer mentoring, interpersonal communication, and leadership soft skills. • Evaluate the current level of development in soft skills and develop a plan for future reflection, evaluation, and adjustment to said skills. • Demonstrate effectiveness in your role and build confidence in providing advising assistance. • Demonstrate familiarity with resources and opportunities in the College of Engineering and the greater campus and

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Student Growth & Professionalization

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence R. Chen, McGill University

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engineering professional values (specifically theresponsibilities of an engineer and their obligation to society). Potential topics to considerincluded the VW emissions scandal, the Boeing 737 Max 8 crisis, or the emergence of generativeAI. Students were also encouraged to choose their own topic (which needed to be approved bythe instructor). To gather information, students had to use at least 2 to 3 references beyondWikipedia. Although no specific infographic design tool was required, students were encouragedto use Canva, Piktochart, or simply PowerPoint. Students had 5 weeks to complete theinfographic; after 2 weeks, they were required to submit a check-in in which they stated the topicof the infographic and provided a work plan with a list of

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 8: Peers as Mentors & Instructors

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University; Audrey Boklage, University of Texas at Austin

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Nolan & Louis Emily & Anna Learning Internal/Personal: Experience hosting External: Evolution of the program events, socially connecting with (how it changed over time); impact on others, learning to use makerspace student participants; student experiences tools and equipment, development of in engineering; culture of engineering communication & leadership skills Agency Planning focused: Making progress Student gocused: Supporting with projects & event planning underserved students, Promoting

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 1: Evolving First Year Programs

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly Salyards, Bucknell University; Katsuyuki Wakabayashi, Bucknell University; Richard J. Kozick, Bucknell University; Benjamin Wheatley, Bucknell University

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significant constraints. An agreementbetween the coordination team and the Dean of the College of Engineering was clearly written toidentify the expectations of the redesign, resources available to the team, timeline for the project,and desired deliverables. This agreement specified that the team planned to redesign andimplement specific elements each year of a three-year timeframe, not all at once. The teamnegotiated both course release for the redesign and summer salary, as significant work wasnecessary to be completed while the redesign team was off-contract. In addition to support forthe redesign team, financial support to facilitate the delivery of the course (course materials andrelated expenses) was also included. The upfront discussion of

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4: Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gordon Stewart, Roger Williams University; Maija A. Benitz, Roger Williams University; Lillian Clark Jeznach, Roger Williams University; Charles R. Thomas, Roger Williams University

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. Each sketch should be accompanied by a brief written description and credit to the artist/creator. Your report should demonstrate contributions from all group members.3: Compare A typed mini-report with a description of the process used to select the best possibleDesigns and solutions among the multiple presented. Your selected designs will be used during milestoneMake 5, so the report should also include detailed documentation of your plan for parameterDecisions testing. You must also describe the planned construction process in words.4: Hand Deliver hand drawn dimensioned sketches of your team’s alpha designs that will be used inDrawings parameter testing. The hand drawings

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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Goldberg, University of North Carolina ; Ehssan Nazockdast, University of North Carolina ; Daphne Klotsa , University of North Carolina

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majors.This class has been taught for four years although the first two years were impacted by COVID.As a result, this class is just starting to reach steady-state in terms of its content. Futureassessment will consider the achievement of our student learning outcomes. In addition, forstudents who plan on an engineering major or minor, we will look at the impact of this class onretention in the program. For students who are outside of the engineering program, we willexplore how this class has affected their acquisition of engineering skills and an appreciation forthe importance of engineering.IntroductionUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is comprehensive university that does not have aschool of engineering, but our Department of Applied

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 10: Curricular & Program Design

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University

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qualitative case study research design and identifies the successes andchallenges of institutionalizing a successful NSF-funded S-STEM recruitment and retentionprogram. Institutionalization of successful educational programs is a goal of many NSF-fundedprograms. Reflection and critique of the institutionalization of our program will provide criticalinsights for similar programs on planning their institutionalization and contribute to theunderstanding of the institutionalization process, timeline, and effort areas. Throughout a“COVID-interrupted” 7-year period, this NSF-funded S-STEM program implemented research-based student success and retention strategies to serve 90 students and provide scholarshipsupport to 42 students. As programmatic elements

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First-Year Programs Division: Best of FPD

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University; Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware; Marcia Gail Headley, University of Delaware

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teacher practitioner articles, chapters, and research articles, and presents her research regularly through the ASEE Pre-College Engineering Education Division, a division she has chaired. Her current research includes investigating how children plan, fail, and productively persist; how mixed-reality simulated classroom environments can be used to help pre-service and in-service teachers practice facilitating challenging discussions in science and engineering; and how undergraduate engineering design teaching assistants address (and may be able to practice addressing) team conflict within similar simulated environments.Dr. Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware Haritha Malladi is an Assistant Professor of Civil and