Conference Session

Full Papers III

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FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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FYEE 2025

particular focus and emphases on engineers’ impact and value in our society [5].This work’s framework of EM comes from the ongoing work of the Kern EntrepreneurialEngineering Network (KEEN). This network is a coalition of 61 universities that is working tobetter grow and develop an entrepreneurial mindset (EM) in engineering students to preparethem to address societal needs and global challenges. Through Entrepreneurial Minded Learning(EML) and the 3C framework (Curiosity, Connections, and Creating Value) [5], engineeringprograms within the KEEN network and faculty engaging with the network through their manyfaculty professional development programs [6] are working to equip students withentrepreneurial mindsets to accompany their “standard

Conference Session

WORKSHOP I: Designing Active Learning Activities with Ethics in Mind, and Body (no matter if this is a fundamental principles class or an ethics-as-a-stand alone class, or any class in-between)

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Nicole Farkas Mogul, University of Maryland, College Park; David Tomblin, University of Maryland, College Park; Timothy Duane Reedy, University of Maryland, College Park

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FYEE 2025

Paper ID #49785Workshop: Designing Active Learning Activities with Ethics in Mind, andBody (no matter if this is a fundamental principles class or an ethics-as-a-standalone class, or any class in-between)Dr. Nicole Farkas Mogul, University of Maryland, College Park Nicole Mogul is a professor of engineering ethics and Science, Technology and Society at the University of Maryland, College Park.Dr. David Tomblin, University of Maryland, College Park David is the director of the Science, Technology and Society program at the University of Maryland, College Park. He works with STEM majors on the ethical and social dimensions of

Conference Session

WIP II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Ronnie L Brown, University of the District of Columbia Community College

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FYEE 2025

, addressing questions about consistent engagement,academic achievement, and long-term retention in engineering programs. This includes refiningthe intervention based on preliminary findings, such as addressing student misgivings aboutcontent creation and varying technical skill levels.References[1] Freeman, S., Eddy, S. L., McDonough, M., Smith, M. K., Okoroafor, N., Jordt, H., &Wenderoth, M. P. (2014). Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering,and mathematics. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 111(23), 8410-8415.[2] Wenger, E. (1998). Communities of practice: Learning, meaning, and identity. CambridgeUniversity Press.[3] Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological

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WORKSHOP II: Wired for Connection, Not Perfection: Embracing Imperfection in the Engineering Space

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FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Audrey Gilfillan, Applied Wellness Initiatives; Alison West, Applied Wellness Initiatives

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FYEE 2025

and resources. Most recently, Alison has focused her efforts on supporting the mental wellness of first-year engineering students by pioneering a peer-led wellness group. Her passion for tailored approaches to mental wellness is what led Alison to co-author Decompile Your Mind: An Engineer’s Guide to Thoughts and Emotions, and co-found Applied Wellness Initiatives. Her special interests include mindfulness, boundaries, emotion regulation, and collective efforts to support and destigmatize mental health. Alison spends most of her spare time chasing around her two rambunctious sons, pretending to be a dinosaur; she also enjoys drawing, listening to podcasts, and playing her drum set. FYEE 2025

Conference Session

GIFTS I

Collection

FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Madison Seckman, University of Colorado Boulder; Alison West; Aaron Kai Groudan, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

than cooking; they are a vehicle for building a sense of belonging and encouragingdialogue about common challenges such as the pressures of transitioning to college. After wecook each meal, we sit with the students, eating and discussing topics relevant to the week’stheme such as, “What does community mean to you? And why is it important to havecommunity in college?”.Ultimately, our program is designed to increase engagement and provide a space to developcritical connections between upperclassmen and peers and empowering students from diversebackgrounds. Our approach highlights the importance of innovative, community-driven methodsin engineering education, demonstrating that nurturing the mind and body can go hand in hand.We envision a

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WORKSHOP III: From Ideas to Action: Integrating Entrepreneurial Mindset in FYE Programs

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FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University; J. Blake Hylton, Ohio Northern University; Jack Bringardner, Colorado School of Mines; Krista M Kecskemety, The Ohio State University; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andrew Charles Bartolini, University of Notre Dame

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FYEE 2025

Paper ID #49769Workshop: From Ideas to Action: Integrating Entrepreneurial Mindset inFYE ProgramsDr. Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University Kaitlin Mallouk is an Associate Professor of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University. Prior to beginning that role, she spent five years an Instructor in the Mechanical Engineering and Experiential Engineering Education Departments at Rowan.Dr. J. Blake Hylton, Ohio Northern University Dr. Hylton is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Coordinator of the First-Year Engineering experience for the T.J. Smull College of Engineering at Ohio Northern University

Conference Session

GIFTS I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Dagan Trnka, Duke University; Ali N Stocks, Duke University

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FYEE 2025

Paper ID #49803GIFTS: A CHEESE-Y Approach to SafetyDagan Trnka, Duke University Dagan Trnka is the Engineering Manager of Duke’s Design POD, the flagship makerspace for the engineering school’s First Year Design program. Dagan brings with him his startup experience as a mechanical design engineer where he learned about entrepreneurship, prototyping, and lean manufacturing. Dagan uses that experience and his passion for making and teaching to create spaces where experiential learning can thrive.Ali N Stocks, Duke University FYEE 2025 Conference: University of Maryland - College Park, Maryland Jul 27

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WIP I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Laura Albrant, Michigan Technological University; Leo C. Ureel II, Michigan Technological University; Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University

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FYEE 2025

Cognitive and Learning Sciences at Michigan Technological University. He has worked extensively in the field of educational software development. His research interests include intelligent learning environments, computer science education, and Artificial IntelligenceDr. Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University Dr. Lynn Albers is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering of the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science at Hofstra University. Her previous academic contribution was as one of the founding five faculty/staff at Campbell University, helping the newly formed School of Engineering grow and establish roots in the community. A proponent of Hands-On Activities in the classroom and during out-of

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WORKSHOP IV: Play as Prep Workshop: Time & Resource-Efficient Strategies for Developing Effective Undergraduate TAs of First Year Students

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Christine Alexander, University of Maryland, College Park

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FYEE 2025

Paper ID #49793Play as Prep Workshop: Time & Resource-Efficient Strategies for DevelopingEffective Undergraduate TAs of First Year StudentsMs. Christine Alexander, University of Maryland, College Park Christine Alexander is a Lecturer in the Science, Technology, and Society program and the A. James Clark School of Engineering at University of Maryland, College Park. She combines her facilitation skills and passion for human development to create purpose driven experiences for groups of all ages and stages. Before earning her M.A. in Teacher Education and Professional Development from the University of Maryland, she