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David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Atlas Vernier, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Paper ID #45050Nurturing Interdisciplinary Engagement: A Case Study of Resourcing andRecruiting Strategies in an Early Academic Career Interdisciplinary Project-BasedLearning CourseDr. David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Gray receieved his B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2000. He then earned a M.S. and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2002 and 2010, respectively. Much of his graduate education focusDr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Lisa D. McNair is a Professor of Engineering Education at

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James Edward Toney, The Ohio State University; Kristina Kennedy, The Ohio State University; Julie Rose Cupka, The Ohio State University; Roger Allen Bailey, The Ohio State University

Paper ID #45085Work in Progress: Piloting a Human-Centered-Design Software InnovationCourse for First-Year Engineering & Business StudentsDr. James Edward Toney, The Ohio State University James Toney earned the Ph.D. in applied physics from Carnegie Mellon University in 1998 and the B.S. in electrical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1984. He is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Education at Ohio State.Mrs. Kristina Kennedy, The Ohio State University Kristina Kennedy joined The Ohio State University in 2021 as an Associate Professor in the College of Engineering and Faculty

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Nicole Alexandra Batrouny, Northeastern Univeristy; Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder; Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Paper ID #45056Design Signatures in the Wild: Making the Invisible Visible (in First YearEngineering) WORKSHOPDr. Nicole Alexandra Batrouny, Northeastern Univeristy Nicole Batrouny is an Assistant Teaching Professor of First Year Engineering at Northeastern University. Her engineering education research interests include novice engineering education (K12- first year), reflective engineering design process, metacognition, collaboration in engineering, and decision making.Dr. Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder Daria Kotys-Schwartz is the Director of the Idea Forge—a flexible, cross-disciplinary design space

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Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia; Shaylin Williams, University of Virginia; Esther Tian, University of Virginia

workshop introduction, survey of audience to understand who is attending (advisors, administrators, FYE instructors, etc.). Brief introduction of the structure of the program these feedback methods were employed in. 2. 15 minutes: First mini session: Full-Year Survey a. 5 minutes: Survey structure, implementation, purpose, and limitations b. 10 minutes: Build-a-survey Activity 3. 15 minutes: Second mini session: Career Reflections a. 5 minutes: Overview of Career Reflection assignment, implementation, follow- up, and limitations b. 10 minutes: Workview, Lifeview, and You Activity 4. 15 minutes: Third mini session: Module Reflections a. 5 minutes: Module reflection

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Todd France, Ohio Northern University; J. Blake Hylton, Ohio Northern University; Abigail Clark, Ohio Northern University

. Stakeholder Profile Canvas: Attendees jot notes on this canvas to build empathy with the client of their current / envisioned project. a) Eliciting questions prompt responses related to their internal needs, wants, and pains, as well as external influences such as their environment and daily tasks. b) Examples of students’ stakeholder profile work are shown, as are the resulting design projects that eventually aligned with these canvas responses. c) Discussion question: Why is it beneficial to engage with real clients?3. Overview of the first-year engineering course in which the canvases have been utilized. a) Discussion question: What limits our ability to engage with real clients? b) Practical suggestions for recruiting

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Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware

scripts, obtain peer and/or instructor feedback, record, and produce the podcast. Whileuniversity libraries often have professional microphones available for loan, podcasts can even berecorded on a platform like Zoom. Free open-source software programs like Audacity can beused to edit audio files [6]. The author uses a podcast assignment in a 40-person technicalelective class as a way for student teams to synthesize research on their project topic.References[1] “Podcast Stats: How many podcasts are there?,” Listen Notes. Accessed: May 17, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.listennotes.com/podcast-stats/[2] “UDL: The UDL Guidelines.” Accessed: May 17, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://udlguidelines.cast.org/[3] B. Amin, “Double Entry

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Angelika Aldea Tamura, University of California, Davis; Tiffany Marie Chan, University of California, Davis; Xianglong Wang, University of California, Davis

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, and Picnic Day committees. Alongside her involvement in BMES, Angelika is an enthusiastic member of B-Hours, a student-run organization dedicated to projects benefiting clinics in Sacramento. Focusing her course studies in cell and tissue engineering, Angelika is currently seeking professional opportunities to further explore her passion in bioprinting and regenerative medicine.Tiffany Marie Chan, University of California, Davis Tiffany Chan is a 3rd-year undergraduate student in biomedical engineering at UC Davis and the recipient of the 2024 ASEE-PSW Section Undergraduate Student Award. She actively contributes to the cube3 Lab, where her interests lie in community building and inclusive practices. Tiffany is

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Song Wang, University of Hartford; Enrico Obst, University of Hartford; Beth Richards, University of Hartford

understanding of each discipline’sprinciples and real-world applications. Fig. 1a shown below demonstrates a mechanical projectintegrating photocell, stepper motor, and LED lights to simulate a solar panel application, andFig. 1b shows an electrical project integrating 4-digit 7-segment display and LED dot matrixdisplay to simulate a digital display function. (a) (b) (c) (d) Figure 1. ES143 course projects: (a) mechanical project; (b) electrical project; (c) autonomous garbage truck; and (d) secure door lockAfter completing all the individual disciplinary projects, students applied their learning to createmultidisciplinary design expo projects over the last four

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Charity Obaa Afi Ampomah, Ashesi University; Heather Beem, Ashesi University

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(PoD), a course in which students learned design thinking and computer-aided design, which are similar topics to some of what would be covered in Introduction toEngineering. They engaged in design-build challenges, hence they experienced some level ofproject-based learning as well. Cohort B was comprised only of these students who joined the“pre-semester”, hence they had completed PoD. Cohort A, on the other hand, was comprisedonly of those that were starting their university journey at the time of this offering, henceIntroduction to Engineering was the first project-based course they were participating in.Author positionalityThe first author is a Ghanaian, who graduated from the university’s engineering program in2020, and she now conducts

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Susan F Freeman, Northeastern University

learning already.Additionally, in all areas of exploration, the workshop is intended to provide participants withpractical approaches, useful references, food for thought, and reassurance that we are all on anew path towards improving teaching and learning.Outline: 1. Introduction – 30 minutes a. Student Identity - Discussion of current prevalent student identities, especially related to mental health. Empathy activity b. Student Engagement - Discussion of trends and faculty perceptions c. Generative AI – Discussion of current best practices and burgeoning issues 2. Activity – 30 minutes a. Participants will choose the topic

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Lisa Lampe, University of Virginia; Esther Tian, University of Virginia

] B. B. Crookston, “A Developmental View of Academic Advising as Teaching,” NACADAJournal, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 78–82, 2009.[2] V. N. Gordon, W. R. Habley, and J. G. Thomas, Academic Advising: A comprehensivehandbook, Second Edition, 2nd ed. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2008.

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Brian Patrick O'Connell, Northeastern University

gives them the language to describe their engagement with this aspect of theengineering design process as well as the values by which they select their exemplar concepts.Some even include the novelty scores as ratings for a creativity objective within their decisionanalyses.[1] E. P. Douglas, D. J. Therriault, M. B. Berry, and J. A. Waisome, "Comparing Engineering Students' and Professionals' Conceptions of Ambiguity," in 2022 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2022: IEEE, pp. 1-4.[2] J. J. Shah, N. Vargas-Hernandez, and S. M. Smith, "Metrics for measuring ideation effectiveness," Design Studies, vol. 24, pp. 111-134, 2003, doi: 10.1016/S0142- 694X(02)00034-0.[3] L. R. Murphy, S. R. Daly, and C. M

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Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin Daniel Chambers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Paper ID #45038WIP: Get Them to Tell You What Works: Exit Surveys for Formative FeedbackDr. Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Natalie Van Tyne is an Associate Professor of Practice at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where she teaches first year engineering design as a foundation courses for Virginia Tech’s undergraduate engineering degree programs. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, along with masters degrees in chemical and environmental engineering, and in business administration, as well as bachelors degrees in chemical engineering and Russian

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Ethan E Danahy, Tufts University; Mehek Kunal Vora, Tufts University; Yume Menghe Xu, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; William Church

their school email address) allowing for (a)tracking of website interactions and generative AI requests, (b) storage of any generated images,webpages, or code, and (c) storage of all chat conversations.Several different chatbots were generated for use in this class. Each was primed with differentsystem messages prior to the user and assistant conversations were generated. With thedifferent chatbots being dynamically generated from the Firestore database, this allowed botheasy creation of new bots and simple updating of old bots (to fix mistakes or enhance capabilitiesin response to student feedback). Five custom chatbots were created for the Fall 2023 course (seeTable 1) and available to students for use in their coursework. Table 1

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Mohammed El Kihal, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Juan David Ortega Álvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; James Nathaniel Newcomer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

: University of South Carolina, NationalResource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, 2012.[12] K. M. Soria and R. Stubblefield, “First-Year College Students’ Strengths Awareness:Building a Foundation for Student Engagement and Academic Excellence,” Journal of the First-Year Experience & Students in Transition, vol. 26, no. 2, pp. 69–88, 2014.[13] L. B. Nilson, Creating self-regulated learners: strategies to strengthen students’ self-awareness and learning skills. Stylus Publishing: Sterling, Virginia, 2013.[14] S. Y. McGuire and S. McGuire, Teach students how to learn: strategies you canincorporate into any course to improve student metacognition, study skills, and motivation, Firstedition. Sterling, Virginia: Stylus

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Longfei Zhou, Gannon University; Varun K Kasaraneni, Gannon University; Longyan Chen, Gannon University; Ahmed Abuhussein, Gannon University

and development, spread across four sessions. Each project must be cost-effective, with a cap of $20 for parts, require about 45 minutes for assembly, and include detailedinstructions, ensuring accessibility and appropriateness for the target age group. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)Figure 3. Sample student projects: (a) Hydro-Electric Power Generator; (b) MagneticPendulum; (c) Solar Powered LED; (d) Solar Energy Charging Station; (e) Wind Turbine.In the initial design sessions, teams will define project goals, design requirements, and preparedetailed plans and materials lists. The development phase involves building the project, with afinal evaluation based on mini reports during the design

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Cory Budischak, Temple University; Shawn Fagan, Temple University

] 3. Supports a. Faculty Mentoring [4] b. Peer Mentoring [5], [6] c. Peer Support/Study Groups [7] d. Engineering Barrier-Coping Strategies [8], [9] 4. Self-Efficacy [10], [11] 5. Student Experiences [12], [13] *Related activities are

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David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; James Nathaniel Newcomer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Hamidreza Taimoory, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #45043Impact of Math Placement on Persistence and Time to Graduation In EngineeringDr. David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Gray received his B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2000. He then earned a M.S. and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2002 and 2010, respectively. David came to the VT Engineering Education Department in 2018, and served as ADH for Undergrad from 2021 to 2024. Dr. Gray’s research focuses on undergraduate research experiences, disciplinary identity development.Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic

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Toluwani Collins Olukanni, Norwich University; Majd Khalaf, Norwich University; Michael Cross, Norwich University; David M. Feinauer P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Ali Al Bataineh, Norwich University

://realpython.com/k-means-clustering-python/[10] A. M. Ikotun, A. E. Ezugwu, L. Abualigah, B. Abuhaija, and J. Heming, “K-meansClustering Algorithms: a Comprehensive Review, Variants Analysis, and Advances in the Era ofBig Data,” Information Sciences, vol. 622, no. 622, Dec. 2022, doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ins.2022.11.139.[11] K. Pykes, “What is Topic Modeling? An Introduction With Examples,” DataCamp, Oct.2023. https://www.datacamp.com/tutorial/what-is-topic-modeling[12] C. B. Asmussen and C. Møller, “Smart literature review: a practical topic modellingapproach to exploratory literature review,” Journal of Big Data, vol. 6, no. 1, Oct. 2019, doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40537-019-0255-7.[13] P. Kherwa and P. Bansal, “Topic Modeling: A Comprehensive

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Juval V Racelis, Wentworth Institute of Technology

.2019.2909857.[3] A. Godwin, P. Geoff, Z. Hazari, and R. Lock, “Identity, critical agency, and engineering: An affective model for predicting engineering as a career choice,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 105, no. 2, pp. 312–340, 2016.[4] K. Doran and J. Swenson, “‘Do I Belong Here?’: Persistence and Retention Implications of Engineering Belongingness and Identity in Academically At-Risk Populations,” IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), Oct. 2022, doi: 10.1109/FIE56618.2022.9962536.[5] J. M. Melo, B. Benedict, R. Clements, H. Perkins, A. Godwin, “See Me as an Engineer: Understanding the Role of Language and Multiple Role Identities on Engineering Students’ Identity Trajectory,” IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference

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Lucie Tchouassi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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capability to have privacy filters when needed.These suggestions would make the design more inclusive.Figure 3: Engineering products that can be improved to be made more inclusive. (a) Cochlear Implant. (b) SchoolChair. (c) Current version of a Body Scanner and (d) Improved more inclusive version of a Body Scanner.Future WorkAs we develop this activity more, here is our current plan for assessing its success. A bias detectionexercise and lively discussion will be the first week's evaluation. This evaluation will use studentreflection journals and qualitative feedback. We will also use Likert scale pre-activity surveys toassess students' understanding and attitudes on DEIBJ and Inclusive Design. Students will beassessed in the second week on their

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Rawle D. Sookwah, University of South Carolina; Robert Petrulis; Edward P Gatzke, University of South Carolina

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-year Undergraduate Engineering Students: Role of Psychosocial Interventions Targeting First-generation College Students. Paper presented at 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, Washington. 10.18260/p.24675. https://utexas.app.box.com/v/BMIL-K-011/file/63189067009 4. Bettencourt, G.M., Manly, C.A., Kimball, E., & Wells, R.S. (2020). STEM degree completion and first- generation college students: A cumulative disadvantage approach to the outcomes gap. The Review of Higher Education, 43(3), 753-779. https://doi.org/10.1353/rhe.2020.0006 5. Marra, R. M., Rodgers, K. A., Shen, D., and Bogue, B. (2009). Women Engineering Students and Self- Efficacy: A Multi-Year, Multi

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Rebecca Krylow, Duke University

Paper ID #45068WIP: Cultivating Relationships with Clients in the Community: Enhancingthe First-Year Student ExperienceRebecca Krylow, Duke University I am the Program Coordinator for the First-Year Design Program at Duke University in the Pratt School of Engineering. My background in is interpersonal communication, and I have been a professional in the field of student affairs for over 15 years. 15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE): Boston, Massachusetts Jul 28 WIP: Cultivating Relationships with Clients in the Community: Enhancing the First-Year Student

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Edward T. Bednarz III, Wilkes University

Paper ID #45048GIFTS - First Year Foundations Learning CommunityDr. Edward T. Bednarz III, Wilkes University Dr. Bednarz was a Senior Mechanical Engineer for 12 years for the U.S. Army before becoming a full-time professor at Wilkes University in 2013. He has a passion for teaching and working with students and enjoys working on a variety of research projects with his undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Bednarz has presented at a number of conferences, is published in several academic journals and has been awarded several US Patents. He enjoys introducing engineering to students and encouraging them to become

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Mark E Cambron, Western Kentucky University

Paper ID #45072Expanding Laboratory Experiences in Circuits and NetworksDr. Mark E Cambron, Western Kentucky University 15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE): Boston, Massachusetts Jul 28 GIFTS: Expanding Laboratory Experiences in Circuits and NetworksIntroductionThe Electrical Engineering Program at Western Kentucky University has a commitment to project-basedlearning [1,2]. A part of this commitment is to provide strong laboratory experiences throughout theentire curriculum. Efforts must be continually made to widen our curriculum and labs to better preparestudents for life-long learning. Our idea was to

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Giang-Nam Facchetti, University of Maryland, College Park

Paper ID #45070GIFTS: Tools to Help Students Prototype and Test Autonomous Robot NavigationAlgorithmsGiang-Nam Facchetti, University of Maryland, College Park 15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE): Boston, Massachusetts Jul 28 GIFTS: “Navigating Success: Innovative Instructional Tools for Small Scale Autonomous Over Terrain Vehicle (OTV) Prototyping"At the University of Maryland, students enrolled in an Introduction to Engineering Design courseare tasked with designing, building, and testing small-scale Over Terrain Vehicles, also known asOTVs, capable of autonomous navigation within a designated arena

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Caitrin Lynch, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Joanne C. Pratt, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

Paper ID #45110Fostering Student Identities as Sustainability Changemakers: EntrepreneurialMindsets and Tools for ChangeDr. Caitrin Lynch, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Caitrin Lynch is a Professor of Anthropology at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, where she teaches courses in anthropology, design, engineering, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Lynch was Dean of Faculty at Olin from 2021-2023. She is the author of two books: Retirement on the Line: Age, Work, and Value in An American Factory, and Juki Girls, Good Girls: Gender and Cultural Politics in Sri Lanka’s Global Garment Industry.Dr. Joanne C. Pratt, Franklin

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David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Paper ID #45037Trial by Fire: GIFTS for Stress-Testing Student Project Management ToolsDr. David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Gray is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Engineering Education Department at Virginia Tech. David came to academia after nearly a decade of industry experience in small-business research. His work focuses on pre- and interdisciplinary project based education and first-year general engineering curriculum and administration. David received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Virginia

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Jeffrey Harris, York University; Tania Bakshi, York University

Paper ID #45098WIP: Pilot of Block Model Delivery of First-Year EngineeringJeffrey Harris, York University Dr. Jeffrey Harris is an associate professor (teaching stream) in mechanical engineering at the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University in Toronto, Canada. He currently serves at the Director of Common Engineering and Science within the Lassonde School of Engineering, coordinating the common first-year for six undergraduate engineering programs. His research spans engineering identity and the first-year experience. Dr. Harris received a PhD in mechanical & industrial engineering from the University of

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Paul Marcus Anderson, University of Maryland College Park; Catherine Marie Hamel, University of Maryland, College Park

Marie Hamel, University of Maryland, College Park Catherine ”Cara” Hamel is a senior lecturer and the Assistant Director of the Keystone Program at the University of Maryland. Within this role, Catherine focuses on effectively teaching fundamental engineering courses for first and second year students, teaching courses like Thermodynamics, Statics, Introduction to Engineering Design, and Women in Engineering 1st-Year Seminar. Previously, Catherine received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering and worked as a process safety consultant before returning to UMD to teach for Keystone. 15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE): Boston, Massachusetts Jul 28 GIFTS