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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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of awareness about engineering, the Program forEngineering Access, Retention, and LIATS Success (PEARLS) introduced a pilot one-creditIntroduction to Engineering course for first- and second-year students. Although first-yearintroductory courses are commonplace in many engineering schools [4][5], the UPRM doesnot offer such a course in a consistent manner to all first-year engineering students.PEARLS is a college-wide initiative that seeks to increase success statistics among low-income, academically talented students (LIATS) in the College of Engineering (CoE) [6]. Itincorporates multiple strategies, including talks and workshops, faculty and peer mentoring,and career planning. PEARLS’ initiative of an Introduction to Engineering course

Conference Session

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

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Best Of FPD

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lakshmy Mohandas, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Adrie Koehler; Shawn Farrington, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Elnara Mammadova

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-cognitive theory, Zimmerman [14]established a cyclical framework of self-regulation that is divided into three phases: 1)forethought phase (processes promoting a learning mindset by involving one’s beliefs, attitudes,and processes before any academic task), 2) performance control phase (intentionally 2participating in learning activities specific to a personal strategic plan and augmenting learningby utilizing self-control and self-observation processes), and 3) self-reflection phase (evaluatingpersonal performance against goals, learning outcomes, or self-standards and modifying futurelearning strategies). The cyclical nature of this model posits

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

Collection

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

Conference Session

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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BEE program continue to collect student, tutor, and instructor feedbackand plan to implement changes to the program annually. One change for the 2023 BEE programis to limit the number of assigned problems solved during class. Doing this will allow the tutorsto have more material to cover with the students in a smaller setting. This will also encouragestudents to work more problems on their own, thereby helping them to retain the math topicsbeing taught and should result in increased scores in their first calculus course.The academic team plans to develop an educational research plan for the program and gauge theeffectiveness of aspects of the program, particularly for underrepresented groups. One hurdle forthis endeavor (and institutional

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 3: Identity & Belonging

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Libby Flanagan, Clemson University; Madison Pollock, Clemson University ; Elizabeth Anne Stephan, Clemson University; Karen A. High, Clemson University

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undergraduate researcher at the Clemson University Institute for Engaged Aging. Here, she works under the SHARRP Lab’s Dr. Lesley Ross and Dr. Christine Phillips on studies involving healthy aging. Outside of research, she works as a certified nursing assistant and is currently training to be a registered behavioral technician in order to perform ABA therapy for children diagnosed with Autism. As a student hoping to pursue a future career in the medical field she enjoys being able to see how these studies directly affect those who participate in them. She believes that seeing participants take something new away from a research study is a reward in and of itself. After graduation from Clemson, she plans to attend medical

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - GIFTS

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Ohanian Perez, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Paul Hottinger, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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formulate a literature review. summaries, reacting with their interest. These Working with the engineering librarian and videos serve as the research question for the instructor, students formulate a research question, literature reviews. research plan and begin search. 10 What is the difference between a literature review Students learn how the annotated bibliography and and an annotated bibliography. literature review work together. Students work to refine their research plan, and headings. 12 Session 5 with the engineering librarian, literature Students work in

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - GIFTS

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krista M. Kecskemety, The Ohio State University; Benjamin Grier; Brooke Morin, The Ohio State University; Amy Kramer P.E., The Ohio State University

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featured in relevant courses and how to further incorporate the theories as practicein the classroom. The following morning, prior to instruction, the faculty shared out their plansand identified opportunities for collaboration. This learn-plan-share-collaborate cycle repeatedthroughout the workshop.Spaced RetrievalSpaced retrieval requires a learner to apply previously learned knowledge after some time haspassed. This has obvious value as students must frequently pull from prior knowledge duringexams, subsequent courses, and internships. This teaching practice within a course createsopportunities for practicing this skill. This has been shown in multiple contexts to improveretention of material [1]–[4]. Based on this, it was decided that the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 2: Advising & Mentoring

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Mosley, The Pennsylvania State University, Academic Adviser, Engineering Advising Center; Kellie Scofield; Jennifer Saltsgiver, The Pennsylvania State University Engineering Advising Center within the College of Engineering; Christine B. Masters, The Pennsylvania State University

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offers are made via email. Perspective EPALs are givena deadline to accept the invitation to join the program. An end-of-semester meeting is planned inApril where the new EPALS can interact with the outgoing team.Over the summer, the new EPAL team completes an on-line training module. The module isestimated to take 3-6 hours to complete and covers a variety of topics including Universityresources, active listening and role expectations and boundaries. In late August, a six-hourevening/weekend virtual training is held for the EPAL team. This training again covers a varietyof topics including the role of the EPAL, advising tools and technology and team building,interpersonal skills, and active listening.During the fall semester, the EPAL team

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 3: Identity & Belonging

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Courtney D. Giles, University of Vermont

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components of effective and MicroDesign Project inclusive team work including Team Contract Assignment self-awareness, reflection, Project Planning Assignment communication, and goal setting Peer-Team Evaluation Assignment Final Poster Presentation 3 (Communication) Effectively Project Research & Bibliography Assignment communicate the technical Project Problem Statement Assignment aspects of your project to an Project Planning Assignment audience of instructors, mentors, Poster Presentation File peers, and project partners

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Conference Session

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

Collection

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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 (FYP) - WIPS 2: Advising & Mentoring

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Anna Wolff; Pat Burnett, Whatcom Community College; Anna Fay Booker; Tran M. Phung; Mei P. Luu; Seth Greendale

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students [35].Contextualized instruction can also improve student engagement in English composition.Students planning to enter STEM fields often find connecting their work in first-yearcomposition to their chosen disciplines challenging. Driscoll [36] found that 45.9% of studentsfeel either “uncertain” or “disconnected” when asked to connect their learning to their plannedfields of study and careers. Further, this disconnect can create a false dichotomy in whichstudents believe themselves to be “bad at writing” because they are “more of a science person.”Contextualized learning, which focuses on authentic contexts, problem solving, and cognitiveapprenticeship, has a strong track record of combatting this disconnect and motivating students

Conference Session

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

Collection

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

Conference Session

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

Collection

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

Collection

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

Conference Session

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

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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significantly modified or new learning outcomes for Fall 2022): 1) Students will develop critical thinking, writing, technology, and research skills. 2) Students will demonstrate competency in accessing WMU resources and services and will make meaningful connections with faculty, staff, student leaders, and peers to facilitate success. 3) Students will understand the requirements to earn their bachelor’s degree in CEAS. 4) Students will be aware of neuroscience-based learning tools and will understand responsible personal, academic, and social behaviors needed to be a successful student. 5) Students will create a personalized wellness plan highlighting the importance of emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 4: Projects

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Daniel Winfrey, Middle Tennessee State University; Lei Miao, Middle Tennessee State University

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some of the desired changesto the schedule and curriculum lagged, such as the integration of multiple disciplines into thiscommon first-year plan, they did introduce methods of grouping students together to allow themto familiarize themselves with their peers and build relationships [3]. An example is the conceptof block scheduling, where students would register for defined set of classes, meaning theywould consistently be surrounded by their peers taking the same courses. While they did alsoprovide non-blocked schedule options for non-traditional students, the focus on building peer-to-peer relationships was more heavily emphasized on the block-scheduled courses [3]. Studentscould be introduced to topics in a more comfortable and familiar

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

Collection

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

Conference Session

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

Collection

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

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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planning and degree pathways. ECE Discovery Studio, a requiredone-credit hour discipline-specific extended orientation course, is central to the School’s holisticapproach to student success in the absence of an institute-level general first-year engineeringprogram. All undergraduate electrical engineering (EE) and computer engineering (CmpE)majors are required to take ECE Discovery Studio, ideally within the first academic year enteringthe program regardless of matriculation pathway, which may be true first-year students, transfersfrom another university, non-traditional students returning from a stop-out, change-of-majors,career changers, and dual-degree engineering students.Given the diversity of entry points to ECE’s undergraduate program and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - GIFTS

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aditya T. Vadlamani, The Ohio State University; Laine Rumreich, The Ohio State University; Andrew H. Phillips, The Ohio State University

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incrementally throughout the semester, students are notoverwhelmed by the volume of information and hardware options available to them. In this way,the course is also paced appropriately for students.Students taking this course often comment that they plan to rely on a single navigation technique,which is most often the positioning system, for their initial design plans. The structure of theactivities teaches the most robust navigation techniques first. So, by teaching the positioningsystem technique last, students are forced to learn all of the other techniques. As a consequence,many students decide to use the navigation systems they have already implemented and tested andbuild upon them throughout the semester, rather than picking one at the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - GIFTS

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter DeCrescenzo, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Sunji Jangha

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Fellows practice their active listening skills [see Appendix A.].We then introduce Fellows to their groups and dialogue topics. Groups work together to assignfacilitator roles and finalize any outstanding group details. The dialogue topics include: 1. Ambition & Initiative 2. Mentoring & Advising 3. Communication & Conflict 4. Engaging & Belonging 5. Post-Graduation Planning 6. Emergent Theme (selected by each group during week three). Past emergent themes included mental health strategies and adapting to online learning.Curated Journal EntriesEvery two weeks, Fellows submit curated journal entries to facilitate reflection on the researchexperience. We focused on two

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 3: Identity & Belonging

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evelyn Walters, Temple University; Cory Budischak, Temple University

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to work on and frame the problem by creating design criteria for the problem. They must identify at least one social, economic, and environmental design criteria.Step Three: Explore Lots of Using their design criteria developed in step two, the groups use a multicriteriaOptions assessment tool to explore solutions and how well they solve the problem using the design criteria to measure success.Step Four: Justify your Students justify what solution idea solves their problem most effectively andRecommendation comes up with an implementation plan for their solution including predicted

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 4: Projects

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Jeunnette, University of Auckland; Enrique del Rey Castillo

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for evaluation, corresponding to particular student competencies the authors hope toimprove.Student creativity and comfort with uncertaintyAs described above, the redesign of ENGGEN 115 attempts to strike a new (for the course)balance between concrete and open-ended design problems in PBL. Yang found that sketchvolume generated in the first quarter of the design cycle correlates significantly with designoutcome.[5] To assess students’ willingness to sit in uncertainty at the beginning of a designproject, a study is planned focused on the number of initial concepts a student or student teamgenerates before moving on to concept selection and prototyping.Teaching staff surveysBecause performance in ENGGEN 115 helps determine the rank order in

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 3: Identity & Belonging

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Rizk, Duke University

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, Students, and Life Beyond EngineeringAbstractThis Work In Progress paper describes an effort to support first-year engineering students byconnecting them with other students and providing a space to discuss the relationship betweentheir first-year design course and life beyond the course. The engineering design course allowsstudents to work on a real-world project and exposes them to a broad range of ideas and skillsthat are important in engineering. Many of these – such as communication, planning, teamwork,prioritization, and dealing with failure – are also very relevant to life beyond engineering.“Connections” is an optional supplement to this required design course that engineering studentstake during their first

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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,encountered a variety of policies aimed at limiting the spread of the virus including requiredmasking, mandatory COVID testing, social distancing, de-densification of classrooms andhousing, and greatly curtailed extra-curricular activities [20]. While many large universities hadoptions for in-person classes, remote learning and modifications to attendance policies werewidespread [20].In addition, college students who were already enrolled before the pandemic also had to consideraltering their academic course-taking in the wake of online/remote learning [21]. In a study ofurban low-income college students conducted in the summer of 2020, researchers found thatmany enrolled college students considered dropping classes and changing graduation plans