Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Elizabeth George, University of Notre Dame; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Euclides Maluf, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Ece Erdogmus, Clemson University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

instrument was used inthis study to measure students’ perception of flow in the VADER experience.III. Research QuestionsOverall, flow, which entails absorption and fluency, is being used as an indicator of students’engagement in VADER-1. Engagement in VADER-1, as per the MDL, may lead to greater self-efficacy and situational interest which may aid in students’ transition from acclimation to earlycompetence. Further, an increase in self-efficacy and interest, according to MDL, may lead tochoices to pursue or be retained in AE/C. This study focuses on students’ self-reported flow inVADER-1 and an exploration of specific variables that might explain patterns in students’ flow.The primary research questions were: 1. What are the patterns in students