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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 3: Teamwork

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rui Li, New York University; Jack Bringardner, Colorado School of Mines; Victoria Bill, Colorado School of Mines

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route for the class as some students has no initial project ideas. A hybrid teamformation strategy was suggested for first-year student project team: the MD approach is firstapplied in the class, then followed by the BD approach.IntroductionTeamwork is a common practice for engineering professionals in the form of project teams. Thegroup of individuals known as the "project team" is in charge of carrying out the activities andcompleting the deliverables specified in the project plan and schedule as instructed by the projectmanager, at the degree of effort or involvement specified for them [1]. The outcome of a specificproject is dependent on the collective individual contributions of every team member. Teamsutilizing individual knowledge and

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5: Identity & Belonging

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph McCusker, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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EAS199: Engineering Principles. The course prioritizes the retention ofincoming engineering students at the university by providing students with the opportunity tostrengthen their academic skills such as time management and metacognition, while alsointroducing them to the engineering process. We have previously reported on the goals of thisiterative redesign, which was motivated by the goal of making the course a more equitable,accessible, and socially just learning environment as the mindset and profile of incoming first-year engineering students has changed with time [3]. Generation Z is known to be one of themost diverse populations with a growing desire to learn to lead and make positive changes intheir communities [1]. With this, we

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University, Marion

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PAPERSThe First-Year Programs Division (FPD) seeks paper and workshop proposals on topics related to FPD’s primaryobjective: scholarly work relating to educational activities associated with first-year engineering students, includingfreshmen and transfer students. Topics/themes of interest include, but are not limited to, those listed in Table 1.Table 1. Topics/themes of interest for First-Year Programs Division [1]. Topic Call for Papers Themes Research Advances in engineering education research as it applies to the first-year experience; Innovation Innovative approaches to first-year engineering education; Assessment Pedagogical strategies for first-year learning objectives, ABET accreditation requirements

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5: Identity & Belonging

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma; Moses Olayemi, University of Oklahoma; Tierney Harvey, University of Oklahoma; Haley Taffe, University of Oklahoma

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), we focus on the potential of leveraging the CPPs as a way to increase students’ self-efficacy, persistence within engineering, and sense of belonging. This study addresses thefollowing research question, “What factors influence first-year engineering students’ perceptionsof their engineering self-efficacy, design self-efficacy, intentions to persist, and sense of belongingthrough the application of community-partnered projects?”Methods1. Development of the Survey InstrumentThe survey instrument was developed during the fall of 2023 by an undergraduate student andthree faculty members. The instrument included a total of six scales (please refer Table 1). Thesurvey instrument measures the perceptions of first-year engineering students

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benito Mendoza, New York City College of Technology; Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology; Muhammad Ummy, New York City College of Technology

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confidence.1. IntroductionChoosing a major is a pivotal decision in a student's academic journey, setting the course fortheir future career and professional development [1], [2], [3], [4]. Engineering is a cornerstone ofmodern society, driving innovation, solving complex problems, and improving the quality of lifefor people around the globe. As a field of study covering a broad range of disciplines, includingmechanical, electrical, civil, and computer engineering, engineering offers diverse career pathsand opportunities. However, the decision to pursue a major in engineering is not one to be takenlightly, given its rigorous curriculum and the demands of the profession. As a result,understanding engineering as a major is paramount, not only for

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Esme Eleanor Abbot, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Berwin Lan, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Luke Raus, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Bill Fan, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Zachary del Rosario, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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approaches they used. For instance, the instructors faced aninteraction barrier—sources of resistance to initiating a student-instructor interaction, such as alack of instructor self-confidence or student reticence. We illustrate challenges instructors facedand their approaches to resolve them through reflective episodes from the instructors. Ouraudience is twofold: Education researchers will find new lines of investigation for future work onstudios, while early instructors will learn how to get started with teaching in studios.IntroductionStudio instruction is a useful active learning alternative to passive approaches, such as purelecture. Drawing on a tradition from architecture and the fine arts [1], studio instructionde-emphasizes the instructor

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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have seen valuable outcomes as a result of implementingpeer advising programs. Peer advising programs are much less common than peer mentoringprograms and differ in both purpose and structure. The purpose of peer advising programs istwofold: to provide first- and second-year students with reliable information from a relatablesource and to provide upper-class students with an opportunity for professional development andleadership.In 2012, The National Academic Advising Association defined peer advisers as “students whohave been selected and trained to offer academic advising services to their peers” [1]. Somestudents struggle transitioning to college and report difficulty with balancing time betweendifferent courses and commitments, adapting to

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathleen Bieryla, University of Portland; Shaghayegh Abbasi, University of Portland; Jordyn Wolfand, University of Portland

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work will examine how engineering identity and EM differ acrossdemographics and students’ selected majors.IntroductionThis Complete Research paper describes the impact of a design sprint early in a first-yearengineering course on engineering identity and the entrepreneurial mindset (EM). Engineeringidentity is a person’s belief they are an engineer, and engineering-related experiences canstrengthen a student’s engineering identity [1]. Prior research has shown the first year is criticalin forming an identity, and a strong engineering identity has been linked to retention [2]-[4].Problem-based learning [5], service-learning projects [6], summer bridge programs [7] and casestudies [8] are just a few examples of interventions used in engineering

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rodrigo Cutri, Maua Institute of Techonology; Hector Alexandre Chaves Gil, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Cristiane Maria Barra Da Matta; Octavio Mattasoglio Neto

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mentoring program's development, this paperpresents both the qualitative and quantitative feedback from students regarding theprogram and their self-development through a Likert-type questionnaire administered atthe end of the semester. It also presents the qualitative feedback from faculty membersregarding the technical and behavioral aspects acquired by the students. The obtained datademonstrate that the development of applied projects that combine learning with realcommunity problems fosters greater engagement and expands the incoming student'sworldview, allowing them to perceive themselves as capable of being transformativeagents in their communities.IntroductionThis complete paper presents the implementation of an annual mentoring program [1-4

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shaghayegh Abbasi, University of Portland; Jordyn Wolfand, University of Portland; Kathleen Bieryla, University of Portland

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, students’ certainty in their choice of major significantlyincreased from the beginning to the end of the semester. Based on the survey results, a modulewas added to the course to familiarize students further with job opportunities associated withvarious engineering/computer science majors. This work provides context for recruiting studentsinto engineering and computer science majors and for integrating information on careeropportunities into first-year courses.IntroductionThe major students select before or during the first year of their studies at the university impactsthem significantly for the rest of their careers [1], [2]. These impacts include job satisfaction,socioeconomic status, and career success. Therefore, investigating the factors

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sonia Travaglini, Stanford University; Aya Mouallem, Stanford University; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University

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fostering inclusivity andproviding pathways for marginalized individuals to pursue engineering by familiarizing studentswith engineering careers [1]. Increasing the participation rate of diverse and marginalizeddemographics in engineering continues to be a critical aspect of meeting the increasing shortfallof engineers in the United States, as seen in Figure 1. Effective partnerships between researchuniversities and institutions with large populations of students from underrepresentedbackgrounds plays an important role in addressing this shortfall [2]. Increasing participation is akey part of maintaining the overall participation rate in engineering, and essential to fuelinginnovation in the United States [3], [4], [5], [6]. The shortfall is set to

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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thecoming semester.IntroductionIn first-year design courses, undergraduate teaching assistants (UGTAs) have had positiveoutcomes on student learning. and the use of undergraduate teaching assistant programscontinues to grow [1-5]. As UGTAs are often the first points of contact for students, they play akey role in fostering a sense of belonging in the classroom, which has been tied to improvedstudent performance and retention.Recently, educators have recognized the need to equip UGTAs in STEM with training in how toapproach their jobs as inclusive peer educators [6-11]. We thus set out to formalize inclusiveteaching training for UGTAs in our program by providing foundational knowledge of globalinclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and access

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gibrán Sayeg-Sánchez, Tecnologico de Monterrey ; Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey

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StudentsKeywords: Higher Education, ChatGPT, Game – Based Learning, Educational InnovationIntroductionThe educational model in Tecnologico de Monterrey finds its foundation in Competence BasedLearning [1], which requires that our students must present evidence of learning beyond themerely theoretical concepts of their courses. Competence based educational models are centeredin developing three dimensions of students: theoretical frameworks, application skills, andattitudes and values [2], as depicted by Tecnologico de Monterrey’s definition of competenceshown in Figure 1. This combination of dimensions makes necessary a new form of deliveringcontents to students and evaluating the correct development of competences. Knowledge

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Crismond, City University of New York, City College

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Complete Evidence-Based Practice: Utilizing Informed Design Pedagogy and Teaching Strategies in a Freshman Engineering Design ModuleIntroduction This Complete Evidence-Based Practice paper describes an instructional module createdand taught by the author that introduced freshman engineering students to the use of informeddesign thinking [1] when doing design challenges that aimed to serve K-12 wheelchair users. The10-week module was part of a one-credit, 15-week undergraduate course, Engineering Designoffered at CCNY’s School of Engineering. Students taking this module met in-person with theauthor/instructor once a week for a 110-minute recitation and lab sessions. This was followed onFridays by a 50-minute

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nusaybah Abu-Mulaweh, The Johns Hopkins University; Constanza Miranda, The Johns Hopkins University; Alissa Burkholder Murphy, The Johns Hopkins University; Jenna Frye, The Johns Hopkins University

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mission of enhancingthe students’ experience.IntroductionThe transition into higher education is a critical period for students and sets the foundation fortheir academic journey. Yet, many are unprepared for this transition. Drawing on currenteducation scholarship, creating engaging and supportive learning environments in which studentsfeel they belong, helps students’ transition, success, and well-being [1]. In line with Maslow’swork, humans want to give and receive love, as well as to feel a part of a community [2]. Asstudents transition to an in-residence university, seeking that belonging is natural. This can beeven more relevant for first-year students as they leave one educational institution to insertthemselves into another. By better

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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin J. Laugelli, University of Virginia; Keith Andrew Williams, University of Virginia; Esther Tian, University of Virginia; Julia Lapan, University of Virginia; Shaylin Williams, University of Virginia; Deepyaman Maiti, University of Virginia; Anne Marguerite McAlister, University of Virginia; Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia; Nicole Dufalla, University of Virginia; Anna Leyf Peirce Starling, University of Virginia; William H. Guilford, University of Virginia

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-semesterintroduction to engineering course, ENGR 1624 “Introduction to Engineering” (4 credits) thatwas required of all students, the content of which varied by instructor.Of note, the instructors of the first-year engineering course sections served as the academicadvisors to new students in an embedded advisor model. Students in this embedded model sawtheir academic advisor two or more times a week, a large increase from traditional models ofseeing academic advisors only occasionally. This model was associated with a number ofpositive outcomes, including a large gain in students reporting that their academic advisor playedan active role in their success [1], [2].Students were also required to take an introductory course in Science, Technology, and Society

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Tan, Michigan Technological University; Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; A.J. Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Matt Barron, Michigan Technological University

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other aspects of the curriculum.After attending a d.school Teaching and Learning Studio and being asked to document their ownlearning journey through an activity [1], two of the co-authors wanted to help students in thefirst-year engineering courses reflect on both their learning and emotional journeys throughouttheir first course. In particular, we wanted to focus our study on this study of MATLAB andidentify where students struggled in the learning of the material and where they struggledemotionally in the content.Student Learning Journey MappingOne definition of a journey map is a visual representation of a person’s journey throughout anexperience. Figure 1 below shows the version developed by the d.school and explains how thelearning

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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahdi Agheli, Worcester Polytechnic Insitute; Greg Lewin, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Markus Nemitz

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), Actuation (RBE 2001), Sensing (RBE 2002), Manipulation (RBE 3001), and Navigation(RBE 3002). Each of these courses, characterized by their project-based and lab-heavy nature,demands a robust foundation in programming. This aspect of the curriculum is not merely aboutteaching programming as a skill; it is integrally woven into the fabric of the learning process,enabling students to apply these skills in real-world scenarios, thereby preparing them for thecomplex challenges of the robotics field.Understanding the significance of programming in robotics, the RBE curriculum strategicallyincorporates 1 unit, equivalent to three courses, in computer science, ensuring that students arewell-equipped with the necessary computational tools and techniques

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First-Year Programs Division: Best of FPD

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hamidreza Taimoory, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tameka Sharona Clarke Douglas, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Sense of Belonging within an Undergraduate First-Year Engineering Program: Comparison Across Different Levels of Math Readiness and URM Status.IntroductionThe significance of a sense of belonging in influencing students' success and engagement iswidely acknowledged [1]. The relationship between a sense of belonging and academicpersistence has been both theoretically and empirically substantiated by scholars such as Astin[2] and Pascarella & Terenzini [3]. Notably, within the context of engineering education, scholarshave underscored the critical role of a sense of belonging in influencing students' persistence [4],[5]. While a positive sense of belonging

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey N. Phillips, Hanover College; Kathryn A. Lowe Schneider, Hanover College

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attendingcampus events, workshops and programs [1]. Promoting an understanding of the four corners ofstudent success and persistence helped everyone at the authors’ institution have a more wholisticapproach to supporting a student’s persistence journey.Redesign of First -Year Experience CourseLike many colleges, the authors’ institution requires all incoming students to take a skills-basedfirst-year seminar for .5 units (2 semester-hours). After a decade as the only course required forall students, it had become a catch-all for everything from teaching writing to informing studentsabout the academic integrity policy to learning how to use the library. As a result, its concretelinks to retention and persistence were loose. After completing an external

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lakshmy Mohandas, Purdue University ; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University

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AI potentiallyposing an acute imminence of disruption to academic contexts, any policymaking or strategicintegration must recognize that students are both the key receptors of changes and the closestobservers that can flag both emerging opportunities and harms. The study thus has a time-sensitive charge of unveiling student beliefs while power is retained to guide the unfolding statusof AI.ContextThe context for the study is a freshman level design thinking course at a Tier 1 US university.The course is a required course and is offered in flipped format. All the course materials areshared with the students before the actual class through the learning management system andduring class time discussion and hands-on project work takes place. The

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Navid Yaghoubisharif, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Natasha Mallette P.E., Oregon State University

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, thereby enabling educators to gain valuable insights to inform effectiveinstructional strategies.IntroductionThe importance of student engagement in the first year of engineering education cannot beunderstated, as it plays a critical role in fostering students' engagement [1]. Ohland [2] discussesthe complexities of engagement and its influence on student perseverance and satisfaction withinthe engineering discipline. The study presents evidence for the imperative of integrativeeducational practices that are sensitive to the challenges unique to early engineering education.These findings underscore the importance of tailored educational strategies and supportmechanisms that cater to the unique challenges faced by novice engineering students

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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. Microelectronics arepervasive in everyday life, from smartphones to life-saving medical devices and GPS navigationto home thermostats. Vulnerabilities in U.S. microelectronics workforce capabilities have been aknown factor within the industry since the early 2000s [1]. While the demand formicroelectronics has surged, the U.S. industrial base has consolidated mainly into a few suppliers[1], [2] with limited technical capabilities in the workforce to scale up. The U.S. is encounteringa growing gap between its need for microelectronics design and manufacturing capabilities andits ability to meet these needs domestically, resulting in an undesirable dependence on foreignsuppliers. Although several U.S. universities, in partnership with U.S. Defense

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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bryan Ranger, Boston College; Avneet Hira, Boston College; Siddhartan Govindasamy, Boston College

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Chris Cagle

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likely to receive positive rankings, enhancing their national standingand competitiveness [1]. Similarly, institutions with high retention rates are often perceived asproviding a supportive and effective learning environment. These successful student outcomeslead to higher levels of student satisfaction, and satisfied students are more likely to contributepositively to an institution's community and serve as advocates for the institution [2].Additionally, alumni who complete their programs in a timely manner are more likely tomaintain connections with their alma mater, contribute to fundraising efforts and providevaluable support to current students [3].Timely graduation and other academic successes are not universal for all demographics

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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley J. Sottile, Pennsylvania State University; Abbie Canale, Pennsylvania State University; Yu Xia, Emporia State University; Tim Kane, Pennsylvania State University; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University

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UniversityIntroductionThe demand for innovative and diverse engineers is growing, especially the need for creativeproblem solvers [1], [2], [3], [4]. As such, attracting and retaining engineering students is crucial.In addition to technical rigor, there is a clear understanding that a range of intrapersonal (e.g.,self-regulation) and interpersonal competencies (e.g., empathy) highly influence educational andcareer success. The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), a large, public, research-intensive institution, has been offering experiences for first year students in its College ofEngineering (COE) since 1998 [5].One feature of the present first-year seminar (FYS) program at Penn State’s COE is that it ishighly distributed, with courses being taught in

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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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thinking process.This consists of 5 modes, as shown in color in figure 1. Over the course of the semester, we addthree additional modes to this roadmap, shown in grey: (1) simulation to test and enhance ideas;(2) biomimicry ideation to provide a source of new design ideas, and (3) sustainability analysisto measure the impact of designs using sustainability metrics. 3We chose these additional modes inpart because they are an important BIOMIMICRY SIMULATIONpart of the design process that are IDEATIONmissing from the Bootleg. Inaddition, we decided on these topicsbecause they appeal to

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 3: Evaluation & Assessment

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marko V. Lubarda, University of California, San Diego; Alex M. Phan, University of California, San Diego; Maziar Ghazinejad, University of California, San Diego; Nathan Delson, eGrove Education; Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Curt Schurgers, University of California, San Diego; Minju Kim, University of California, San Diego; Josephine Relaford-Doyle, University of California, San Diego; Carolyn L. Sandoval, University of California, San Diego; Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego

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benefits of peer-enhanced learning, moredeveloped evaluative skills, a greater sense of belonging, improved self-efficacy beliefs, andhigher levels of intrinsic academic motivation. The merging of the two evidence-basedassessment approaches promises a scalable assessment modality hybridizing the pedagogicaldimensions of the former two assessment practices. Our study of students’ surveyed perceptionsabout peer oral exams offers perspectives on the qualities and potential role of peer oral exams ineducational practice and suggests directions for future educational research.IntroductionThe rapidly evolving professional ecosystem of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is placing highdemands on STEM education at an unprecedented rate [1], [2]. Principle

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Sauve, Cornell University; Celia Evans Ph.D., Cornell University; Lisa Schneider-Bentley, Cornell University

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engineering students.IntroductionAs science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs continue to grow at highrates, data continue to show persistent gaps in degree attainment and workforce representationfor several groups who have been historically marginalized in computer science and engineeringfields [1], [2]. Educators seek to evaluate how well we are preparing a diverse workforce to meetthe demands of that sector. A growing body of recent research shows that diversity is animportant component of the STEM workforce, sparking creativity and innovation through variedperspectives [3], [4]. With systematic and structural biases continuing to marginalize women andminorities seeking STEM degrees [5], we fail to achieve the level of

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krista M. Kecskemety, The Ohio State University; Laine Rumreich, The Ohio State University; Ethan Cartwright, The Ohio State University; Peyton OReilly, The Ohio State University; Sydney Cooper, The Ohio State University; H. Schwab, The Ohio State University

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significantly to the final versions and that students includeda wide range of topics related to the Entrepreneurial Mindset, spanning all six predefinedcategories.IntroductionThis complete evidence-based practice paper focuses on a concept mapping assignment in a first-year engineering classroom in Spring 2023. Students were asked to create a concept map on theEntrepreneurial Mindset (EM), a term used by engineering faculty in the Kern EntrepreneurialEngineering Network (KEEN) [1] to describe three key concepts: curiosity, connections, andcreating value. The students in this course were asked to complete this concept mapping task atthe beginning of a semester-long design project and then to expand on it at the conclusion of theproject.Engineering