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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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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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Paper ID #43414Work in Progress: A Novel Two-Semester Course Sequence that IntegratesEngineering Design, Sociotechnical Skills, Career Development, and AcademicAdvisingDr. Benjamin J. Laugelli, University of Virginia Dr. Laugelli is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Society at the University of Virginia. He teaches courses that examine social and ethical aspects of technology and engineering practice.Dr. Keith Andrew Williams, University of Virginia Born in Georgia, USA; moved shortly thereafter to Jordan and then to southern Africa, including Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), Botswana, and South Africa, attending local/native

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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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Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Javier Ortega, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Arturo A. Fuentes, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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Paper ID #44393Work in Progress: Teaching Engineering Students to Self-Transform: Parallelismsbetween Product Innovation and Student Career Path PlanningDr. Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Noe Vargas Hernandez researches creativity and innovation in engineering design. He studies ideation methods, journaling, smartpens, and other methods and technology to aid designers improve their creativity levels. He also applies his research to the desDr. Javier Ortega, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Dr. Javier A. Ortega is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the

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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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Nadiye O. Erdil, University of New Haven; Ronald S Harichandran P.E., University of New Haven; Stephanie M Gillespie, University of New Haven

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with communication disorders. She is actively involved in the Society of Women Engineers and EPICS in IEEE. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Successes and Challenges of College-Wide Mentorship ProgramsAbstract This Complete Evidence-based Practice paper presents the analysis of data collected overa three-year period from a mentorship program and provides inferences and insights about itseffectiveness. Mentorship programs have been adopted by colleges of engineering in eitherformal or informal formats to support student success and transition to careers. The College ofEngineering at the University of New Haven initiated formal

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 1: Evolving First Year Programs

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Doris J. Espiritu, Wilbur Wright College, City Colleges of Chicago

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Skills. The Introduction to the EngineeringProfession introduces students to engineering skills and ensures the transferability of the course.The Professional Skills dimension infuses career-based skills to ensure professional success andincreased employability. ESS students learn career and professional skills as early as their firstsemester at CC. Skills -- including oral and written communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork, are incorporated into the curriculum and assessed through resumewriting, mock interviews, and project-based learning. Students pitch their projects through pitchcompetitions, concept paper submissions, and presentations before professional judges. The ESSintroduces students to industry roles, project

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abigail Clark, Ohio Northern University

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, particularly in regards to engineering identity, career goals, expectancy value, and others that emerge.This work is ongoing, and this work in progress paper describes the current data analysis andplans to continue to investigate these questions.MethodsAs part of a larger survey, the EDVES survey [6] was administered electronically and consistedof 38 questions Likert-like question, plus demographic questions. The Likert-like questionresponses were on a 7-point scale, from strongly disagree to strongly agree. A link was sent to allstudent enrolled in FoD three times during the school year: during the first week of fall semester2022, during finals week of fall semester 2022, and during finals week of spring semester 2023.The EDVES survey has

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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learning environments and supporting engineering students.Prof. Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University Tamara J. Moore, Ph.D., is a Professor in the School of Engineering Education, University Faculty Scholar, and Executive Co-Director of the INSPIRE Institute at Purdue University. Dr. Moore’s research is centered on the engineering design-based STEM integration in K-12 and postsecondary classrooms. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Using Contexts Within Assessments to Increase Student Exposure to MicroelectronicsIntroductionThis First-Year Engineering complete paper describes a study using curricular context in arequired course to expose students to a specialized engineering career field

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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 GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lee Kemp Rynearson, Campbell University

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an activity where students can explore the concepts of beauty andelegance and their relationship with engineering and the students' own interests. Part of thepurview of many first-year engineering (FYE) seminars and other introductory courses is to helpstudents understand the field of engineering in more depth and to help students appreciate howthey can connect with and be successful in engineering. Some incoming students viewengineering as job-focused and transactional or have been directed into engineering fields awayfrom career paths more traditionally associated with self-expression, to increase their futureearnings or career stability. The National Academy of Engineers’ Changing the Conversation [1]suggests that perceptions of

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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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Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University; Carl Boyet, Louisiana Tech University; James D. Palmer, Louisiana Tech University

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supplemental instruction sessionsstrategically designed to provide support in both their engineering and mathematics courses.These sessions were led by upper-level peer mentors. Students were connected with facultymentors in their discipline through lunches that the SSP faculty team provided each week. Theselunches helped reduce food insecurity while also providing an inviting atmosphere for interactionbetween peers and faculty. Lunches also offered an opportunity to have career discussions andbring in professional development speakers like student organization leaders and graduatestudents.At the start of the first quarter of their sophomore year, nineteen students were either still ontrack or just one quarter behind in their engineering curriculum

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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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Ralph Coats Roe Awards. She earned her PhD from the University of Michigan. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Designing good practices for recruitment, admissions and program structure of engineering outreach programs to increase access for marginalized and non-traditional higher education students (Evidence-based practice)AbstractEngineering outreach programs aimed at students in higher education play a key role inproviding pathways for students to access studies and careers in engineering. Marginalized andnon-traditional students may not have the resources to represent their skills, goals and fit in theparlance and format that best matches

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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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Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific; Luke S. Lee P.E., University of the Pacific; Jeffrey Shafer, University of the Pacific; Navdeep Singh, University of the Pacific

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retention and engagement in the university community?This 1-unit introductory course has been developed around three themes: • Entering the Engineering/Computer Science Profession • Engaging in the University Community • Building Skills for SuccessTo develop students’ professional skills and knowledge of career paths available, the first-yearstudents in this course meet with student leaders, engage in breakout group discussions with theChairperson or a faculty member from their intended major, watch and reflect on brief videosabout each of the majors offered in the School of Engineering and Computer Science, andparticipate in classroom activities focused on professional communication and ethics.Active engagement in the university community is

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Constanza Miranda, Johns Hopkins University; Mareham Essam Yacoub, Johns Hopkins University; Rachel Saperstein McClam, Johns Hopkins University

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. Her research focus is on biomedical device innovation, AnthroDesign for healthcare, qualitative research methods, mentoring, engineering & pre-engineering education.Mareham Essam Yacoub, Johns Hopkins UniversityMrs. Rachel Saperstein McClam, Johns Hopkins University Rachel McClam is a PhD candidate at Johns Hopkins School of Education. She studies ways to achieve equity in the STEM subjects, especially through the lens of supporting educators to enact practices that will broaden participation and improve outcomes for groups historically marginalized in STEM. Prior to beginning her doctoral studies, Rachel spent 14 years as an educator in Washington, DC. She began her career as a math teacher

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First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dori Harcharik, Western Washington University; Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University

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significantly lower level of belonging than major level students, men, andwhite students respectively. By creating a more connected and authentic student communityearlier in their academic career, we aim to increase levels of belonginess among these studentgroups and encourage continued connection and empathetic engagement throughout the students’college and professional experience.Assignment Description & Implementation DetailsThe story sharing assignment is assigned during the second week of a ten-week quarter in anovel introductory engineering course focused on developing a socio-technical mindset [5]. This2-credit course, ENGR 101: Engineering, Design, & Society, is a graduation requirement for allengineering and design students at Western

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First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abigail Clark, Ohio Northern University; Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University; Lauren H. Logan, Ohio Northern University

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, basic circuits,experimentation and data analysis, and more. Engineering Orientation is a one semester, zerocredit hour course which meets once a week during the fall semester and all incoming first-yearstudents are enrolled in a department-specific section of the course, plus an additional coursesection for undecided engineering students. This course focuses on an introduction to the college,their major, university resources, career exploration, and college success skills. For a few selectactivities (e.g., social event, guest speakers), sections are combined as appropriate. The generalcourse outcomes for engineering orientation are listed below:In completing this course, students will… • Build connections with the college community

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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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Atheer Almasri, West Virginia University; Todd R. Hamrick, West Virginia University; Carter Hulcher, West Virginia University; Akua B. Oppong-Anane, West Virginia University; Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University ; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University

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Fundamentals of Engineering Program in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and completed postdoctoral training in Molecular Neurosciences and Neural Tissue Engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Work in Progress: Student Perspectives on Skills Required in Engineeringand Computing CoursesAbstractEngineering and computing students need to be prepared to find solutions to complex problemsfaced in college and in their careers. Solving these problems requires a variety of knowledge andskills. This work-in-progress (WIP) research aims to answer the following research questions: a)what are the

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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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Petra Bonfert-Taylor, Dartmouth College; Vicki V. May P.E., Dartmouth College

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human-centered engineers through advising,mentoring, and career exploration.Course planning and advising for prospective engineering students is complex at a liberal artsinstitution and often favors those students who are already at ease and comfortable withadvocating for themselves. While each first-year student at our institution is assigned anacademic faculty advisor, meetings with advisors are currently not mandatory. Thus, advising ishighly dependent on the random student-advisor pairings and a student’s initiative to seek outtheir assigned advisor’s help. In order to provide more equitable advising solutions for allstudents, advising will be built directly into our HCE course sequence, making it a mandatory(and thereby more equitable

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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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Elizabeth Zanin Flanagan, Clemson University; Karen A. High, Clemson University

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socially constructed nature of identity in the threeoverlapping dimensions of competence, performance, and recognition. Hazari et al. [14] thenbuilt upon the framework from Carlone and Johnson [13] by adding interest to physics identitydrawn from Social-Cognitive Career Theory [15]. These dimensions were defined as “(i) interest(personal desire to learn/understand more physics and voluntary activities in this area), (ii)competence (belief in ability to understand physics content), (iii) performance (belief in ability toperform required physics tasks), and (iv) recognition (being recognized by others as a physicsperson).” Godwin et al. completed a structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis of engineeringidentity to predict choice of

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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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Tristan Hernandez, University of Texas at El Paso; Sarah Huizar, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Peter Golding P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Juan Jose Ochoa Jr., University of Texas at El Paso; Victor Manuel Garcia Jr., US Army Engineer Research and Development Center

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university courses, regardless of the academic major, could play a significant role insolidifying the career preparedness, academic motivation, persistence, and foundationalprofessional skills of undergraduate students to satisfactorily navigate their academic programsand professional careers [2] [3]. Given the evidence-based research on the impact ofinterventions that support undergraduate students’ persistence and academic success, thecurriculum design of an introductory course in Leadership and Engineering Education programwas modified in this study. This study reports the impact of professional competency workshopsand peer-to-peer mentorship to transform the first-year experience of our engineering students.The Center for Research in Engineering

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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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Jahnavi Dirisina, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma

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,expectations of workload in engineering undergraduate classes, process of choosing anengineering major, extent of career exploration, and influence from role models. From thissurvey instrument, four statements were sampled to measure perceived competence, three forengineering intrinsic value, four for belonging, and one survey statement for self-efficacy.The Pittsburg Freshman Engineering Attitudes Survey (PFEAS) was designed to assess and trackthe abilities and attitudes of engineering freshmen [13]. It measures several aspects of students’attitudes including their expectations of the engineering profession. For the purposes of thissorting procedure, 8 survey statements were sampled to assess engineering intrinsic value.In an evaluation of students

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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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Cristian Saavedra-Acuna, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Danilo Alberto Gomez Correa, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile

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of 2023, and the total number of students who havedropped out of the program by the end of the third semester were considered. This researchwill provide the basis for developing models that facilitate identifying factors that may have ahigh impact on student dropout upon entering the School of Engineering. This allows for earlydetection of student groups that may be prone to dropout, enabling intervention to supportstudents according to their specific needs, whether financial, employment, study methodologyactivities, or career guidance.The methodology implemented for developing the predictive model is detailed in thesubsequent sections. Section II comprehensively describes the procedures, data analysistechniques, and criteria 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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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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college-level academics, study habits, and evensocial challenges [2], [3]. In these situations, students seek out informal peer advising fromfriends and upper-class students at their institution. [2]. Informal peer-to-peer advising occursacross campus: in the residence and dining halls, in classrooms, or even at the gym. Sometimes,this informal advising provides students with incorrect information or a false sense of security,which eventually adds stress and struggle to their academic career [4].Official peer advising programs are comprised of students who have received formal training,ensuring that information is accurate and resource referrals are appropriate. These programs arealso supervised by professional academic advisers, adding an extra

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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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Rubric (See Figure 3). As a formative assessment tool, the final 1-6 rating thatstudents assigned themselves was less important than the concrete references they made to whatthey had done during the semester that supported their ratings.Figure 3. Composite self-ratings with evidence of beginner vs informed design thinking The use of design thinking in career planning (see [20]) was emphasized at various pointsof the course, and used as a transfer task [15] where students used similar practices to solveanother ill-defined, open-ended problem. For instance, problem framing was likened to choosinga major in engineering or other field in college. Connections were made to the Friday lectureswhen they focused on different engineering careers

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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in theIntroduction to Engineering I course to all students. Therefore, the students who are not in thehonors section also got a chance to get introduced to the LinkedIn Learning platform and have acertificate they can display on their LinkedIn account. Also, we partner with the College ofEngineering career services in spring semester during Introduction to Engineering II classes toemphasize professionalism. This includes developing a resume, updating LinkedIn account, anduniversity’s career connections account, and participating in mock interviews.Results and DiscussionIn Fall 2023, 185 honors first-year engineering students enrolled in Honors Introduction toEngineering I course and were required to complete the LinkedIn Learning pathway

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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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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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activities and interaction with peers, instructors, and academic advisors, on 4-point Likert-type scale from not at all to 5 or more times. • FYS objectives on 5-point Likert-type scale from strongly disagree to strongly agree; and changes in confidence and motivation in educational and career areas on 5-point Likert- type scale from decreased greatly to increased greatly. • Pre- and post-FYS major choice.Non-Student Stakeholder SurveyA short survey about the current and future options for FYS courses was administered to 38 COEnon-student stakeholders identified by the Penn State’s COE Taskforce on First-YearEngagement. Specially, stakeholders were asked about their initial thoughts regarding convertingthe current 1

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First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa M. Simonik, State University of New York at Binghamton; Koenraad E. Gieskes, State University of New York at Binghamton

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throughout the process. A previous assignment designed for thesepurposes required students to research teamwork and write a 5-page essay on it during the firstfew weeks of their college career. This assignment failed to convey the true importance ofteamwork skills and the relevance to their own teaming situation, resulting in the sense that itwas only busy work assigned to satisfy the general education requirement. The main objectivesof the new assignment are to improve both cognition, or the core mental processes required forproductive teamwork, and metacognition which involves empowering individuals and teams tomonitor, evaluate, and adjust their cognitive strategies; the result ultimately contributing to thedevelopment of effective team skills

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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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Richard Goldberg, University of North Carolina ; Ehssan Nazockdast, University of North Carolina ; Daphne Klotsa , University of North Carolina

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betweenengineering and other majors can leave students inadequately prepared for their careers, whenthey will be working with others from a variety of backgrounds.A culture of “engineering for everyone” can help bridge that gap. This idea has beenimplemented in various forms at other universities. The University of Dayton developed anengineering course, “Technology and the Engineering Method for Non-Engineering Students”,that introduced non-engineering students to engineering tools and methods [5]. It fulfilled ageneral engineering requirement but only for non-engineering students. Miami University tookthis concept one step further by implementing a series of general education courses that attractedboth engineering and non-engineering students [6]. These

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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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’ success, including the challengesassociated with adapting to a new campus environment and the potential loss of academic creditsduring the transfer process. Conversely, alternative studies indicate that transfer students whoeffectively integrate into their new educational environment, receive appropriate support, andpossess well-defined academic and career objectives can achieve similar, if not superior, levels ofretention and academic success in comparison to traditional students.Peer mentoring presents an invaluable opportunity for first-year engineering students to establisha meaningful connection with experienced upperclassmen who can provide guidance onnavigating the challenges associated with coursework and the adjustments encountered

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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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times during the term: Goal Setting, Student Involvement Fair, Mid-terms, End of Semester 2. Faculty Interview: each student selects a faculty member in area of interest to interview and present to the class 3. Advising Portfolio: review core curriculum and create a list of potential courses for the next term 4. Career Exploration and Alumni Field of Interest Interview: complete a career/interests inventory and conduct a group interview with an alumni who works in a field of potential interest 5. My Improvement/Implementation Plan: review and reflect on the first semester, explore two possible majors and two possible career area of interests and lay out future plan for improvement and explorationWith

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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 7: Retention & Success

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Paper ID #42757Understanding and Enhancing Student Engagement: Measuring Resources,Self-Assessment and Constructive Engagement In 1st-Year Engineering CoursesNavid Yaghoubisharif, Oregon State UniversityDr. Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University Shane Brown is an associate professor and Associate School Head in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Oregon State University. His research interests include conceptual change and situated cognition. He received the NSF CAREER award inDr. Natasha Mallette P.E., Oregon State University Dr. Natasha Mallette is a licensed professional engineer with expertise in