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Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware

Paper ID #45108GIFTS: Three Methods to use Podcasts as Effective Learning ToolsDr. Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware Haritha Malladi is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Director of First-Year Engineering at the University of Delaware. She received her Bachelor of Technology degree in Civil Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India, and her MS and PhD in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University. She is a teacher-scholar working in the intersection of undergraduate engineering education, sustainable infrastructure, and community engagement

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Edward T. Bednarz III, Wilkes University

engineering, teamwork, technology,and testing. They work with the same group across two different courses on the same exact designproject. The project involves designing a bridge with certain constraints broken into three phases:3D CADD model, Bridge Designer software, and the physical build. Students use an open access Bridge Designer software to optimize their design for thelowest cost (https://bridgedesigner.org/download/). They learn about the basics of what it meansto “design”, i.e. limited budget, time and resources. They employ trial and error methods to exploretrusses, arches, different materials, and cross sections. The span of the bridge must be 44 meterswithout any supports in the middle. The bridge must support a vehicle crossing

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Mirna Mattjik, Colorado School of Mines; Carter Moulton, Colorado School of Mines

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Paper ID #45054GIFTS-Team Safety Brief: A tool to promote and enhance teamworkProf. Mirna Mattjik, Colorado School of Mines Mirna Mattjik, a Teaching Associate Professor in the Engineering, Design, and Society Department, excels in teaching design engineering. She is also affiliated with the University Scholars and Honors Program and the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Department. Her educational background spans industrial technology, international political economy, and project management. Pursuing her doctorate, her research centers on educational equity in higher education. As a Teaching Faculty member, Mirna

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Lee Kemp Rynearson, Campbell University

Paper ID #45093GIFTS: Awards & Recognition to Shape Values & Drive BehaviorDr. Lee Kemp Rynearson, Campbell University Lee Rynearson an Associate Professor of Engineering at Campbell University. He received a B.S. and M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2008 and earned his PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University in 2016. 15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE): Boston, Massachusetts Jul 28 GIFTS: Awards & Recognition to Shape Values & Drive BehaviorExtrinsic motivation in higher education environments including FYE classes is

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Paul Marcus Anderson, University of Maryland College Park; Catherine Marie Hamel, University of Maryland, College Park

Paper ID #45083GIFTS: An example implementation of web-based, in-class polling as an activelearning and formative assessment toolDr. Paul Marcus Anderson, University of Maryland College Park Paul M. Anderson teaches at the University of Maryland in both the Keystone Department, which specializes in the fundamental engineering courses taken by first and second year students, and the Department of Fire Protection Engineering. His research focuses on novel flame systems and particulate emission chemistry, while his teaching interests include creative use of technology for student engagement and concepts visualization.Catherine

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Brian Patrick O'Connell, Northeastern University

Paper ID #45064GIFTS: Marching LEGO Ducks towards Critical IdeationProf. Brian Patrick O’Connell, Northeastern University Dr. O’Connell is an associate teaching professor in the First-Year Engineering program at Northeastern University. He studied at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2006 then worked in industry as a Mechanical Engineer working on ruggedized submarine optronic systems. He returned to academia in 2011 at Tufts University planning to work towards more advanced R&D but fell for engineering education and educational technologies. His research now focuses on developing engineering technologies and

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Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia; Shaylin Williams, University of Virginia; Esther Tian, University of Virginia

, they do contextualize how these methodswere implemented previously.The first mini session explores a simple survey, distributed to students at the beginning of the fallsemester and again at the end of the spring semester. This survey's objective is to provide a high-level overview of how students develop as engineers over their first year. The focus of this minisession is on the process of survey design. Our survey synthesized a variety of existing andvalidated instruments to investigate a broad spectrum of topics: technical and sociotechnicalproficiencies, confidence in performing engineering work, STEM (Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics) identity and belongingness, teamwork and ethical competencies,and major and career planning

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Joshua Eron Stone, University of Maryland College Park; Forrest Milner, University of Maryland College Park; Abigail Guicheteau, University of Maryland College Park

Paper ID #45101Full Paper: A Cloud-Based Approach to Introducing Machine Learning inProject-Based Learning EnvironmentsJoshua Eron Stone, University of Maryland College Park Laboratory Teaching Assistant for the University of Maryland’s flagship introduction to engineering course, and undergraduate Computer Engineering student.Forrest Milner, University of Maryland College Park Undergraduate Engineering Student at the University of Maryland, College Park. A. James Clark School of Engineering. Interested in projects relating to electronics and batteries, which you can check out on my website, forrestfire0.github.io. I

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Toluwani Collins Olukanni, Norwich University; Majd Khalaf, Norwich University; Michael Cross, Norwich University; David M. Feinauer P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Ali Al Bataineh, Norwich University

Center.Dr. Michael Cross, Norwich University Michael Cross is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering teaching classes in the areas of circuits, electronics, energy systems, and engineering design. Cross received degrees from the Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Vermont.Dr. David M. Feinauer P.E., Virginia Military Institute Dr. Feinauer is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Military Institute. His scholarly work spans a number of areas related to engineering education, including the first-year engineering experience, incorporating innovation and entrepreneurship practice in the engineering classroom, and P-12 engineering outreach. Additionally, he

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David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Atlas Vernier, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Virginia Tech, where she also serves as Deputy Executive Director of the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT).Mx. Atlas Vernier, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Atlas Vernier is a researcher, innovator, and technologist at Virginia Tech. They are a leader in immersive technologies and interdisciplinary collaboration. Having received dual bachelor’s degrees in Industrial & Systems Engineering and foreign languages, interdisciplinary and international collaboration are at the core of their work. Their research includes course design for an undergraduate interdisciplinary course, systems development for connection and collaboration in immersive virtual environments, and

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Rui Li, New York University

before starting their own careers.AcknowledgmentNYU Vertically-integrated Project management team including Associate Director Maria Dikunprovides financial support and course information on student projects.References[1] L. Mei, X. Feng, and F. Cavallaro, "Evaluate and identify the competencies of the future workforce for digital technologies implementation in higher education," Journal of Innovation & Knowledge, vol. 8, no. 4, p. 100445, 2023.[2] R. Li, V. Kapila, V. Bill, J. Bringardner, and I. Paredes, "Work in Progress: Accessible Engineering Education for Workforce 4.0," in 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2022.[3] M. Baxter et al., "On project-based learning through the vertically-integrated

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Kathleen A Harper, Case Western Reserve University; Kurt R Rhoads, Case Western Reserve University

Paper ID #45033Full Paper: One Tool to Support Attendance, Engagement, Metacognition,and Exam PreparationDr. Kathleen A Harper, Case Western Reserve University Kathleen A. Harper is an associate professor and has served as the assistant director of the Roger E. Susi First-year Engineering Experience at Case Western Reserve University since 2021. Prior to that, she taught as part of the Fundamentals of Engineering for Honors program at The Ohio State University. She received her M. S. in physics and B. S. in electrical engineering and applied physics from CWRU and her Ph. D. in physics, specializing in physics education

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Matthew Cavalli, Western Michigan University; Anetra Grice, Western Michigan University

Paper ID #45018Full Paper: Impacts of a Wellness-Focused First-Year Course on StudentRetention and Academic SuccessDr. Matthew Cavalli, Western Michigan University Dr. Cavalli is Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.Ms. Anetra Grice, Western Michigan University Anetra Grice is has served as the STEP Program Director for Western Michigan University’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences for since 2010. 15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE): Boston, Massachusetts Jul 28