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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 10: Learning to Learn - Metacognition and Self-Regulated Strategies

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Alex George, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Leslie Bostwick, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Audrey Renaud, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Emily Boyd, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Zachary Riggins Del Rosario, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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quality. Achieving a flat power structure is key to our research approach: this is anecessary condition for participant-researchers to express their authentic thoughts, and not juststate what they believe their professor expects to hear.Late in this project, Zach drafted Tables 1 and 2 with the goal of minimizing the requiredelements. Two students pushed back on excluding Usage and Engineering Requirements fromthe "required" Table 1. Audrey felt that these elements particularly clarified the idea of a model.Humorously, Emily pulled up materials from Zach's course on mathematical modeling, "Keep in mind that a cool model without an interesting modeling question is a bad choice for [this class]!"The team had a good laugh at Zach's

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 4: Pathways, Belonging, and Early Experiences

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Brian Patrick O'Connell, Northeastern University

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Paper ID #46269WIP: Identifying the Pre-college Engineering Experiences of our First-YearEngineering StudentsBrian 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

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 6: Learning by Doing - Contextual and Community-Based Engineering

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David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Juan David Ortega Álvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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to theproducer/retailer/consumer triad. Although students are encouraged to consider the full lifecycleof the product, including the sourcing of its materials and its final disposition, they usually focuson the users of the product, the retailers that sell it, or the companies that manufacture it.Investors holding stocks in those companies are often mentioned as well. While valid, theseconnections represent just the surface of the many layers of interactions we would like them toexplore.With this context in mind, the research question guiding this study is as follows: How does anopen-ended scenario-based learning approach influence the breadth of discipline exploration andstakeholder identification among first-year engineering students

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 8: Division Best Papers

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Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, Universidad del Norte; Yadeeh Sawyer, University of New Mexico - School of Engineering - Engineering Student Success Center; Christina Salas, University of New Mexico; Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow, University of New Mexico; Carl Willis, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico

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Paper ID #46871An Integrative, Querencia-Informed Approach to First-Year EngineeringDr. Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, Universidad del Norte Ruben D. Lopez-Parra is an Assistant Professor in the Instituto de Estudios en Educaci´on (Institute for Educational Studies) at the Universidad del Norte in Colombia. His Ph.D. is in Engineering Education from Purdue University, and he has worked as a K-16 STEM instructor and curriculum designer using various evidence-based learning strategies. In 2015, Ruben earned an M.S. in Chemical Engineering at Universidad de los Andes in Colombia, where he also received the title of Chemical Engineer

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 10: Learning to Learn - Metacognition and Self-Regulated Strategies

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Elizabeth Flanagan, Clemson University; Grace F Crocker, Clemson University; Michael Joseph Kiernan, Clemson University; Joseph Overlin Chapa, Clemson University; Elizabeth Anne Stephan, Clemson University

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, effective learning strategies, and mindfulness practices.Through the final project, students apply systems engineering principles to synthesize coursetopics into meaningful groupings, reflecting on their personal and academic growth.The study addresses three research questions: (1) Which course topics do students identify asmost influential and useful for their future? (2) What common grouping strategies do studentsuse, and do these align with the course framework? (3) Does the systems engineering approachfoster unique metacognitive insights? A qualitative analysis of student submissions from the Fall2024 cohort reveals that time management and rest are identified as the most impactful skills.Grouping strategies ranged from simple categories

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 7: Teams that Work - Collaboration and Project-Based Learning

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Corrie Walton-Macaulay, Pacific University; Bailey A Weber, Pacific University

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knowledge about the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering‬ ‭Network (KEEN) framework [1] for Entrepreneurial Minded Learning (EML), and how this‬ ‭framework has worked for engineering students, and realizing that this framework can also work‬ ‭for any discipline, the instructor prepared the course based on the KEEN framework, and each of‬ ‭the individual course’s learning objectives. The unintended interdisciplinary nature of such a‬ ‭course, blending engineering and humanities presented an opportunity for the instructor to select‬ ‭a community-based approach with active learning and information literacy. A community based‬ ‭approach was chosen based on the course theme

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 3: Integration of Math, Computing, and AI in First-Year Courses

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Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University; Leo C. Ureel II, Michigan Technological University; James Bittner, Michigan Technological University

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Paper ID #47783WIP: Computation and Student Engagement in First-Year EngineeringDr. Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University Susan Amato-Henderson is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology and Human Factors at Michigan Technological University. She received her Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from the University of North Dakota. Her research iDr. Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University Dr. Jon Sticklen is an Associate Professor in the Engineering Fundamentals Department (EF) at Michigan Technological University (MTU), where he is also affiliated with the Department

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 10: Learning to Learn - Metacognition and Self-Regulated Strategies

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Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Gibin Raju, Texas A&M University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #48142Critical Thinking (Mis)conceptions of First-Year Engineering StudentsMr. Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University Lance White is a Lecturer for Frist-Year Engineering in Engineering and Academic Student Affairs at Texas A&M University. He is also a Ph.D. candidate at Texas A&M University in Interdisciplinary Engineering with a thrust in Engineering Education. He has worked as a graduate research assistant at the Institute of Engineering Education and Innovation at the Texas Engineering Experiment Station and remains a collaborator. His M.S. is in Nuclear Engineering with a focus in

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 4: Pathways, Belonging, and Early Experiences

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Stephen R. Beard, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Zoe Wood Wood, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Sarah Harding, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Paper ID #49269WIP: College of Engineering Summer Transfer Student Jump StartDr. Stephen R. Beard, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Stephen R. Beard is an Assistant Professor at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the Computer Science and Software Engineering Department with a joint appointment in the Computer Engineering Department. Stephen’s educational goal is to develop opportunities for diverse sets of students to get hands on experience with security, architecture, languages, and compilers. Stephen’s research interests primarily revolve around security that involves the hardware-software boundary

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 8: Division Best Papers

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Sonia Travaglini, Stanford University

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Paper ID #48445Good evaluation practices for community college engineering outreach programsDr. Sonia Travaglini, Stanford University Dr. Sonia Travaglini specializes in the intersection of engineering and active learning, and is an educator passionate about new technologies and collaboration. Sonia also enjoys supporting engineering outreach to local schools and community colleges. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Good evaluation practices for community college engineering outreach programsAbstractThis Complete Evidence-based Practice paper

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 3: Session 3: Curriculum in Motion - Redesigning the First-Year Experience

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Juan David Ortega Álvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin Daniel Chambers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Daniel Newcomb, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #46813Stakeholder-Informed Review of a First-Year Engineering Program ´Dr. Juan David Ortega Alvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ´ Juan David Ortega Alvarez is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech and a Courtesy Affiliate Professor at Universidad EAFIT. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University and an M.S. in Process Engineering and Energy Technology from Hochschule Bremerhaven. With over 10 years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, Juan also

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 3: Session 3: Curriculum in Motion - Redesigning the First-Year Experience

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Jeff Kastner, University of Cincinnati; Gregory Warren Bucks, University of Cincinnati; Jeremy Michael Olivar Hill, University of Cincinnati; Muhammad Asghar P.E., University of Cincinnati; Teri J Murphy, University of Cincinnati; David Reeping, University of Cincinnati; Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati

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Paper ID #48472FYE 2.0: Re-envisioning the First-Year Engineering CurriculumDr. Jeff Kastner, University of Cincinnati Dr. Jeff Kastner is an Assistant Professor Educator in the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Cincinnati. His primary responsibility is to teach freshmen engineering classes which focus on hands-on experiments, basic computer prograDr. Gregory Warren Bucks, University of Cincinnati Gregory Bucks joined the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Cincinnati in 2012. He received his BSEE from the Pennsylvania State University in 2004, his MSECE from Purdue University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 2: Skills Development and Career Preparation

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Woorin Hwang, University of Florida; Andrea Ramirez-Salgado, University of Florida; Rohan Reddy Kalavakonda, University of Florida; Yessy Eka Ambarwati, University of Florida; Pavlo Antonenko; Swarup Bhunia

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manuscript is a work-in-progress paper. The semiconductor industry is makinggroundbreaking advancements, and hardware engineers play a pivotal role in driving thesetechnological innovations and industrial progress. Despite this, engineering educationprograms often struggle to attract and retain enough students to sustain a robust cadre of next-generation hardware engineers. A significant number of first-year computer science andengineering students gravitate toward software-focused academic and career trajectories,frequently due to their limited exposure to hardware-specific issues and trends. With thiscontext in mind, our research began with the question of how we can support first-yearengineering students in broadening their perspectives and

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 3: Integration of Math, Computing, and AI in First-Year Courses

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Justine Chasmar, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sarah Jane Grigg, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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solving, iLEARNED modular scaffolding approach to organizing course content in a flipped classroom, and the incorporation of entrepreneurial minded learning into engineering courses.Dr. Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State University, Mankato Dr. Darcie Christensen is a probationary Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrated Engineering at Minnesota State University Mankato. She teaches for Iron Range Engineering on the Mesabi Range College Campus. Dr. Christensen received her Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Utah State University in the Summer of 2021. The title of her Dissertation is ”A Mixed-Method Approach to Explore Student Needs for Peer Mentoring in a College of Engineering.” Darcie holds a Master of

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 12: Bridging the Gap - Strategies to Support Diverse Learners in Early Engineering Courses

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Junior Anthony Bennett, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Karle Flanagan, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Michelle Perry, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jason W. Morphew, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Tiffany Reyes-Denis, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Sourabh Garg, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Logan Hillary Lauren, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Shereen Oca Beilstein; Robb Lindgren, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Paper ID #47640The Power of Movement: Exploring Gestures as Tools for Engineering StudentsConceptualizing StatisticsMr. Junior Anthony Bennett, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Junior Anthony Bennett is a Graduate Research Assistant and Lynn Fellow at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. He is pursuing an Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Engineering Education majoring in Ecological Sciences and Engineering (ESE). His research focus is the ’Impact of Extended Reality (XR) Technologies on Learning’. He worked for over a decade in higher education and held multiple positions of responsibilities

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 12: Bridging the Gap - Strategies to Support Diverse Learners in Early Engineering Courses

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Brainerd Prince, Plaksha University; Sohan Panda, Plaksha University; Shubham Goel, Plaksha University; Tanmay Ravi Chowdhary, Plaksha University

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the basis of the creative nature ofengineering [4], [5]. Key aspects of engineering thinking include identifying contradictions(logical, technical, or physical) and applying imagination. This leads to the transformation ofideas into tangible technologies, balancing technological, ethical, and aesthetic considerations toachieve desired outcomes. In contrast, critical thinking allows engineers to re-approach oldproblems with creativity, flexibility, and a desire to improve the world around them. Engineeringthinking, on the other hand, is done with the activity of design or production in mind. Thinking isan active process for engineers which is quite different from philosophical thinking, whichrequires a contemplative posture of removing oneself

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 10: Learning to Learn - Metacognition and Self-Regulated Strategies

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Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Umar Bin Asad, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jasmine Epps, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jennifer L Zirnheld, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Kevin M Burke

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levels. Another innovative approach is the use of the“Chronos” tool, as outlined by [22]. The tool employs gamification techniques to motivatestudents to adopt productive habits. Targeted interventions like these can equip first-year studentswith the skills needed for long-term success. To support student wellbeing, many universities have implemented mental healthservices, peer mentorship programs, and wellness initiatives. Strategies such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs have shown promise in reducing stress levels andimproving mental health outcomes for students [23]. Moreover, another intervention, introducedby [24], enabled first-year engineering students to measure their own biometric data to observethe results

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 11: Shaping Engineers - Competency, Creativity, and Iteration in the First Year

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Gayoung Kim, Northwestern University; Chamille Lescott, Northwestern University

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private R1 university, a thematic analysis of interviews withtwenty engineering students conducted by a faculty–student research team revealed that hustleculture impacts the academic resources that students engage with. The results of this studyemphasize the need to design academic resources with the school culture in mind and theimportance of both understanding the needs of the student body and identifying the barriers andincentives to resource engagement. Specifically, the study identifies the accessibility, flexibility,and clarity of resources as key features that, when optimized, can improve student resourceengagement.II. MotivationThe Value of Academic and Student Support ResourcesAcademic resource use is a key determinant of student

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 3: Session 3: Curriculum in Motion - Redesigning the First-Year Experience

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Laura Ruhala, Kennesaw State University; Turaj Ashuri, Kennesaw State University; Lance Crimm, Kennesaw State University; Charles Richard Kennedy, Kennesaw State University; Margaret L Lowder, Kennesaw State University; Matthew Quincy Marshall, Kennesaw State University; Christina R Scherrer, Kennesaw State University; Gregory L. Wiles PE, Kennesaw State University; Roneisha Wynette Worthy, Kennesaw State University

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wellthey perform in their first-year college courses. It was found that students tend to stick with theirmajor if their grades are high in first-year introductory courses [2]. A statistical report from theNational Center for Education Statistics in 2013 [3] shows that nearly one-third of STEMstudents change their majors and based on cultural belonging [4], [5]. A study on the cognition ofthe human mind and specifically the conation; or the students’ willingness, drive, anddetermination; reports that an introductory engineering course has the potential to activatestudents’ conation, but that there is no significant evidence that such a course impacts students’conation [6].The orientation course discussed here was designed to achieve several goals

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 2: Skills Development and Career Preparation

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Bhavana Kotla, The Ohio State University; Tyler James Stump, The Ohio State University; Connor Jenkins, The Ohio State University; Abbey Darya Kashani Motlagh, The Ohio State University; Krista M Kecskemety, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University

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students'professional skill development and preparing them for their future undergraduate courses andcareer roles.To achieve this goal, Entrepreneurial Minded Learning (EML) was incorporated into theengineering undergraduate programs at a large Midwestern University. These initial efforts in theimplementation of EML included curricular changes in the first-year engineering courses and thedevelopment of several assessment tools to ensure that both faculty and students were exposed tothe constructs. For continuous improvement of EML infused curricula, the university developedand implemented such tools centralized in KEEN’s 3Cs.The preliminary construct validation of the indirect assessment instruments included usingKEEN’s definitions and the university’s

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 1: Curriculum Design and Innovative Pedagogy

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Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia; Anna Leyf Peirce Starling, University of Virginia; Benjamin J. Laugelli, University of Virginia

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noted, “Our world doesn’t have unlimited resources so it is importantfor engineers to be mindful of what and how much material they are using.”The second module’s responses closely resemble the first, with a few minor changes. Teamworkbecame even more predominant, with eighty-eight responses versus seventy-five in the firstreflection. ANT’s popularity declined slightly, and UD became marginally more popular. Theseshifts may also have been related to shifts in course content. Although the primary focus of thesecond module was on the development of technical skills like programming, circuitry, andTinkerCAD, students were introduced to principles of effective, empathetic teamwork. Thislikely explains in part the increased number of student

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 4: Fostering Belonging - Identity, Self-Efficacy, and Retention

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Peter M Ostafichuk P.Eng., University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Carol Jaeger, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Alireza Bagherzadeh, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Jon Nakane, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Paper ID #48230Factors Affecting First-Year Engineering Student Well-being: A Six-YearStudy at a Large, Research-Intensive UniversityDr. Peter M Ostafichuk P.Eng., University of British Columbia, Vancouver Dr. Peter Ostafichuk is a professor of teaching in Mechanical Engineering and the Chair of First Year Engineering at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. He teaches introduction to engineering and design courses, and works on initiatives related to assisting students to transition from high school to university.Prof. Carol Jaeger, University of British Columbia, Vancouver Carol Jaeger is a Professor of

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 6: Learning by Doing - Contextual and Community-Based Engineering

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Rebeka Lynn Yocum, Oregon Institute of Technology; Ashton Danielle Greer, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #46900Game on! Utilizing analogous context immersion to introduce critical engineeringconcepts to first-year students through board gamesDr. Rebeka Lynn Yocum, Oregon Institute of Technology Rebeka is a faculty member at Oregon Institute of Technology. She co-teaches the sequence of introductory civil engineering courses with the co-author of this paper, Dr. Ashton Greer. Her research interests include first year curriculum development and game based learning.Dr. Ashton Danielle Greer, Oregon Institute of Technology Ashton Greer is an Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at the Oregon Institute

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 5: Academic Support, Retention, and Success Strategies

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Hiba Assi, University of Detroit Mercy; E. Prasad Venugopal, University of Detroit Mercy; Shuvra Das, University of Detroit Mercy; Dawn Archey, University of Detroit Mercy; Mark Andrew Steffka, University of Detroit Mercy; Darrell K. Kleinke P.E., University of Detroit Mercy

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Technology Education, ASEE, 2024, https://mindset.ASEE.org. [Accessed: Jan. 14,2025].[6] S. Das, D. Kleinke, and D. Pistrui, “Reimagining engineering education: does Industry 4.0need Education 4.0?,” ASEE Annual Conference, Jun. 2020, Montreal, CA.[7] D. Pistrui, D. Kleinke, and S. Das, “The industry 4.0 talent pipeline: a generational overviewof the professional competencies, motivational factors & behavioral styles of the workforce,”ASEE Annual Conference, Jun. 2020, Montreal, CA.[8] D. Pistrui, J. Layer, and S. Dietrich, “Mapping the behaviors, motives and professionalcompetencies of entrepreneurially minded engineers in theory and practice: an empiricalinvestigation,” The Journal of Engineering Entrepreneurship, ASEE Special Issue, vol. 4

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 9: Hands-On Foundations - Building Confidence, Belonging, and Engagement in First-Year Engineering

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Ahmed Mowafy PEng, University of Alberta; Mahmoud Elsayed, University of Alberta; Mostafa Mohamed, University of Alberta; Samer M. Adeeb P.Eng., University of Alberta

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insights into his teaching. He pioneered the Fantasy Mechanics League (FML), a gamified engagement model, and introduced self-marking assessments inspired by Indigenous practices. His research includes AI-assisted grading tools, dynamic exam generation, and structural design with a focus on seismic performance, mass timber, and hybrid systems. His work is grounded in the belief that ”teaching empowers you to create countless lives through the brilliant minds you cultivate.”Mahmoud Elsayed, University of AlbertaMostafa Mohamed, University of AlbertaDr. Samer M. Adeeb P.Eng., University of Alberta ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Increasing Student Engagement in Large First-Year

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 13: Equity in Action - Identity, Mentorship, and Inclusion

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Morgan F Rooney, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Nathalie Lavoine, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Julio Enrique Terán, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Engineering (CE) f.​ Computer Engineering (CPE) g.​ Computer Science (CSC) h.​ Construction Engineering (CON) i.​ Electrical Engineering (EE) j.​ Environmental Engineering (ENE) k.​ Industrial Engineering (ISE) l.​ Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) m.​ Mechanical Engineering (ME) n.​ Nuclear Engineering (NE) o.​ Paper Science and Engineering (PSE) p.​ Textile Engineering (TE) q.​ Unsure 26.​How knowledgeable do you feel about how the different majors contribute to solving the grand challenges of engineering? (1-5 slider scale) 27.​What three words come in mind when you think about what influenced your decision on pursuing

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 13: Equity in Action - Identity, Mentorship, and Inclusion

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Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado Denver; William Taylor Schupbach, University of Colorado Denver; Tom Altman; Michael S. Jacobson, University of Colorado Denver

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, indicates that most engineering students havesimilar experiences during their first year. Students quickly need to enroll in classes, arrangestudent housing, account for their cost of living, maintain their jobs, life and work in balance,and more [1]. While all these experiences are occurring, another important component of thestudent journey is matriculation. Often during the first few weeks of school, identity andcommunity begin to form and resonate for many students. They begin to create and maintain asense of belonging for themselves while attending their university [2]. As such, the programleadership holds that helping incoming students to develop a community of like-minded peers upfront is important for student success.The term “belonging

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 5: Academic Support, Retention, and Success Strategies

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Lance Crimm, Kennesaw State University

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in quite a short order of time, but also our generations of students have continually evolved over time demanding different needs and wants for defining success in pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering. All of these issues, and more, are super critical to keep top of mind when addressing how to best improve undergraduate engineering RPG rates. In other words, there is certainly not a “one size fits all” solution to revolutionize RPG rates across the board. Applying a variety of best practices for improving RPG is undoubtedly a wise course of action where scholars and teachers learn new ways together to reach out and engage students better.[3] In addition, there are expressions of concern, skepticism, and even keen interest in how

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) GIFTS Session 2: Foundational Skills in the First-Year Engineering Classroom

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Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia

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Paper ID #47780GIFTS: Creative Reflection to Close the SemesterDr. Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia Benjamin Goldschneider is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Foundations at the University of Virginia. He holds a PhD in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech, as well as a BS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University. His research interests include students’ sense of belonging, socialization, program development, and pre-college introductions to STEM material. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 GIFTS: A Creative Reflection to Close the

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) GIFTS Session 2: Foundational Skills in the First-Year Engineering Classroom

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Evans Tang, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Allyson Faith Miller; Olivia Guptill; Clara Elisa Hortua; Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Paul J. Thomas

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assessment methods pertaining to integration and cultivation of intercultural competence. Her expertise extends to facilitating workshops and training sessions, catering to the needs of both staff and students within Purdue University.Dr. Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Dr. Sakhi Aggrawal is a lecturer and research scientist in Purdue University’s Department of Computer and Information Technology. Her work explores how project-management frameworks, teamwork dynamics, intercultural competencies and AI tools can enhance STEM and engineering education. She also serves as a technical program manager at Google—industry experience that underpins her research on data-driven project management and agile