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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 1: Tech-Forward Teaching - Digital Tools to Enhance Engagement

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Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Madison Christine Fanning, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Shreya Khosla Gustafson, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Sarah Meece, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Divya Bendigeri, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Trisha Patnaik, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Paper ID #47507Experiential Activities Demonstrating Mass Transfer in Porous Materials inan Introductory Bioengineering CourseProf. Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Caroline Cvetkovic is a Teaching Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she instructs courses in quantitative physiology, biofabrication, and heat transfer. She earned her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Center for Neuroregeneration and Department of Neurosurgery at the

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) GIFTS Session 2: Foundational Skills in the First-Year Engineering Classroom

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Holli Finnell, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Alexander Douglas, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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competitive game to extract the most value from a dipping coal seam, and second toartistically recreate a real mining method in the game.The next few lessons used a sequential narrative to connect parts of the mining cycle. During labs,the class: 1. Broke boulders using explosives to make the ore easier to transport; 2. Moved thematerial from the “pit” to the “processing plant” in teams and conducted a time study on theaverage and variation of each operator; 3. Crushed and screened copper-coated iron bbs embeddedin concrete cubes to liberate “ore”, improve density separation in a pan.The rock mechanics and ventilation lessons introduced some of the deeper engineering conceptsfor this course. These two lessons tie directly into miner safety with the

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 1: Curriculum Design and Innovative Pedagogy

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Jeffrey Stransky, Rochester Institute of Technology; Ashish Agrawal, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mike Eastman Ph. D., Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)

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Paper ID #47858WIP: Efficacy of Connecting Engineering and Calculus through AI ProblemGenerationDr. Jeffrey Stransky, Rochester Institute of Technology Dr. Jeffrey Stransky is an assistant professor at Rochester Institute of Technology with a joint appointment in the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology and the Dean’s office. His research interests include engineering ethics, use of educational simulations and games, and statistical modeling. Jeff obtained his PhD in Engineering Education from Rowan University in 2023, where he also obtained his MS in Mechanical Engineering in 2021. https

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 3: Session 3: Curriculum in Motion - Redesigning the First-Year Experience

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Juan David Ortega Álvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin Daniel Chambers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Daniel Newcomb, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Entomology, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning.Dr. 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 focusDaniel Newcomb, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Stakeholder-Informed Review of a First-Year Engineering ProgramIntroductionThe Department of Engineering Education (DEE) at Virginia Tech manages the GeneralEngineering Program (GE), which serves first-year

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 3: Integration of Math, Computing, and AI in First-Year Courses

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Daniel Selvakumar Raja, Greenville College; Natalie Schleper, Saint Louis University

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Paper ID #48019WIP: Evaluating the Impact of Multi-Disciplinary Projects on Students’ EngineeringDiscipline ChoicesDr. Daniel Selvakumar Raja, Greenville College Daniel Raja is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Greenville University. He specializes in mechanical engineering, with a particular focus on solid mechanics and computational solid mechanics. His academic journey and professional career are marked by a dedication to advancing engineering education and research. At Greenville University, Professor Raja is known for his engaging teaching style and his commitment to mentoring students. He actively

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 10: Learning to Learn - Metacognition and Self-Regulated Strategies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Gibin Raju, Texas A&M University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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experimental thermal hydraulics from Texas A&M University. His B.S. is in Mechanical Engineering from West Texas A&M University.Dr. Gibin Raju, Texas A&M University Gibin Raju is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Engineering Education in the Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering at Texas A&M University. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Education from the University of Cincinnati. His research focuses on transformative learning, creativity, critical thinking skills, spatial skills, and engineering design, with particular attention to cognitive stress, cognitive load, and STEM accessibility. He also focuses on the professional development of K-12 teachers for teaching engineering design. By integrating

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 3: Integration of Math, Computing, and AI in First-Year Courses

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Cheryl B. Schrader, Wright State University; Craig Baudendistel, Wright State University

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unfamiliar to those researchers who study Gen Zand learning loss, where the reason for what students spend their time on is important.Adjustments were made during the fall semester pilot to address these issues, changes wereadapted for the spring semester pilot offering, and early indicators suggest improvements weremade.Progress quiz results from October 4, 2024 of the inaugural FYS offering are also promising.Overall students early on felt that the class met their goals, answered their questions, and helpedguide them in their choice of major.A primary objective in the 2025 spring semester offering has been streamlining and condensingcourse content into a more accessible and concise set of materials. The number of out-of-classassignments has been

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) GIFTS Session 1: Human-Centered and Project-Based Innovation in First-Year Engineering Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Wanklyn, Kansas State University; Amy Rachel Betz, Kansas State University; Bailey Brown, Kansas State University

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Paper ID #48767GIFTS: Introduction of the Engineering Design Process in a First Year MultidisciplinaryCourse though use of Wind PowerDr. Kevin Wanklyn, Kansas State University Kevin Wanklyn is the Undergraduate Program Director in the Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University. He serves as a Teaching Associate Professor, where he teaches the first-year experience course for the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering and teaches core subjects such as Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics. Dr. Wanklyn earned his B.S. (2000), M.S. (2002), and Ph.D. (2008) in Mechanical Engineering, all

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 3: Integration of Math, Computing, and AI in First-Year Courses

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Justine Chasmar, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Sarah Jane Grigg, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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,consulting experts, and updating materials based on documented research. Pragmatic andprocedural validity will be ensured through careful documentation and memos. Multipleresearchers will support data analysis to ensure reliability and communicative validity.Representative quotes will be identified and shared after analysis. The survey will be adapted forclarity and to assess learning outcomes based on previous literature. Finally, study takeawayswill be implemented and disseminated to support future student learning and consider ethicalvalidity.LimitationsThe study has several limitations. The non-traditional, co-op-based model with transfer andsecond-degree students limits the transferability of results. The program's focus on breadth overdepth

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 3: Session 3: Curriculum in Motion - Redesigning the First-Year Experience

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Ruhala, Kennesaw State University; Turaj Ashuri, Kennesaw State University; Lance Crimm, Kennesaw State University; Charles Richard Kennedy, Kennesaw State University; Margaret L Lowder, Kennesaw State University; Matthew Quincy Marshall, Kennesaw State University; Christina R Scherrer, Kennesaw State University; Gregory L. Wiles PE, Kennesaw State University; Roneisha Wynette Worthy, Kennesaw State University

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Assessment at Kennesaw State University. She received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. DDr. Matthew Quincy Marshall, Kennesaw State University Dr. Matthew Marshall earned degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Florida and the Georgia Institute of Technology, performing research in the areas of robot kinematics and control. He also has several years of industry experience in design and fabrication of mechanical systems. During his time at Kennesaw State University, Dr. Marshall has developed and delivered lecture material and lab exercises pertaining to the design and control of robotic and

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 6: Learning by Doing - Contextual and Community-Based Engineering

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Ben Campbell, Robert Morris University

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, push button) [20] to solve engineering problems with mechanical and software solutions. Intended for experienced programmers. Need one Arduino Uno or Mega with the appropriate Bricktronics shield and components from a LEGO Mindstorms NXT set per group. 7. LEGO Design Studio: Use a CAD-type software to design, assemble and model a custom LEGO set and generate a set of instructions with bill of materials and pricing. One computer with access to free design software needed for each student in each group. [21] The class conveniently had 28 students and most were able to have their first-choiceproject, with four students on each project. Every week that had project work also haddeliverables from the group in

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 1: Curriculum Design and Innovative Pedagogy

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Olivia Reynolds, Washington State University; Gary W. Offerdahl, Washington State University

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Paper ID #47677WIP: Pilot Implementation of Mandatory Club-Led Workshops in a First-YearEngineering CourseMrs. Olivia Reynolds, Washington State University Olivia Reynolds is an assistant professor at Washington State University. She earned her Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Washington State in 2022 with research focused on developing and evaluating low-cost, hands-on learning tools demonstrating heat transfer and fluid mechanics principles. Reynolds is now teaching the first-year introductory engineering course for Washington State and is involved with college-wide first-year programming and retention efforts.Gary W

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 1: Curriculum Design and Innovative Pedagogy

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David P O'Neill, Northwestern University; Chamille Lescott, Northwestern University

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pedagogicalchoices manifest primarily through the instructional emphases placed on specific assignmentsand the development of section-specific supplementary instructional materials. In this study, CFand DF reported their approach(es) to teaching students core technical and professional skills.They are then asked to assess student proficiency with these skills after the design course.The diversity of faculty backgrounds and their varying approaches to instruction drive theresearch questions:RQ1) Which teaching approaches are used by faculty to develop professional and technical skills, perspectives, and behaviors in their own sections?RQ2) What are faculty perspectives on the professional and technical skills, and behaviors students acquire by

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) GIFTS Session 2: Foundational Skills in the First-Year Engineering Classroom

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Joan Tisdale, University of Colorado Boulder; Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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Paper ID #46492GIFTS: Integration of Real-World Case Studies into a First-Year EngineeringMathematics CourseDr. Joan Tisdale, University of Colorado Boulder Dr. Joany Tisdale is a Teaching Assistant Professor for the Integrated Design Engineering program. Joany earned a MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Auburn University. She has a PhD in Civil Engineering with a Civil Systems focus and a certificate in Global Engineering from CU Boulder. Her research primarily investigates sustainability integration into engineering curricula. Before going into academia, she

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 13: Equity in Action - Identity, Mentorship, and Inclusion

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Katherine M Ehlert, Miami University; George D. Ricco, Miami University

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Paper ID #48790Longitudinal Study of a First Year Curriculum Change on Student Identityand Belonging - Year 2Dr. Katherine M Ehlert, Miami University Katherine M. Ehlert is currently an Assistant Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Miami University. Previously, she earned her PhD in Engineering and Science Education from Clemson University, her MS in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University, and her BS in Mechanical Engineering from Case Western Reserve UniversityDr. George D. Ricco, Miami University George D. Ricco is an engineering education educator who focuses on advanced analytical models applied to

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 9: Hands-On Foundations - Building Confidence, Belonging, and Engagement in First-Year Engineering

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Brian Scott Robinson, University of Louisville; Nicholas Hawkins, University of Louisville; James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville; Thomas Tretter, University of Louisville

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Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisville. Her research interests are in biomechanics and engineering education, particularly related to first-year students.Dr. Thomas Tretter, University of Louisville Thomas Tretter is professor of science education and director of the Center for Research in Mathematics & Science Teacher Development (CRIMSTED) at the University of Louisville. His scholarship includes collaborative efforts with science and engineering faculty targeting retention of first-year engineering students as well as other engineering education efforts. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Impact of an Introductory, Makerspace-Based Engineering Course on

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) GIFTS Session 2: Foundational Skills in the First-Year Engineering Classroom

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Nichole Ramirez, University of Texas at El Paso; Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas at El Paso; Lucas Galey, University of Texas at El Paso

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retention at the • Access to campus resources university • Collaborated with tutoring centersDiscipline/College - What we are teaching We emphasized discipline/college sense of belonging in several ways. First, the semester-long project had a multidisciplinary emphasis, weaving engineering disciplines with math andcommunication – skills that all engineers need. The selected project was a flashlight redesign,which had elements from electrical, mechanical, materials, and other engineering disciplines.Furthermore, throughout the semester, we incorporated “focus on disciplines” activities in whichstudents learned to navigate departmental websites from civil engineering to

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 9: Hands-On Foundations - Building Confidence, Belonging, and Engagement in First-Year Engineering

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Nicholas Hawkins, University of Louisville; James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Brian Scott Robinson, University of Louisville; Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville

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Engineering Education and First-Year Programs. He also has interests in cryptography, and parallel and distributed computer systems.Dr. Brian Scott Robinson, University of Louisville Brian Robinson is an Associate Professor with the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Louisville. His primary research focus is in Engineering Education, with highest interest in first-year (and beyond) engineering retention & the effects of value-expectancy theory on student persistence.Dr. Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville Dr. Angela Thompson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Louisville. Dr. Thompson received her PhD in Mechanical

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 13: Equity in Action - Identity, Mentorship, and Inclusion

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Varun K Kasaraneni, Gannon University; Lin Zhao, Gannon University; Longfei Zhou, Gannon University; Xiaoxu Ji, Gannon University

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challenges, particularly concerningplagiarism [28] and academic integrity [29]. Advanced AI tools, such as generative languagemodels, can produce essays, research papers, and other academic content that may be difficult todetect as non-original work. This raises concerns about students using AI to bypass learning andsubmit AI-generated material as their own. Beyond plagiarism, there is the challenge of ensuringthat AI tools are used ethically [30], as improper use can undermine the educational process anddevalue academic achievements. To address these issues, institutions must establish clearguidelines for AI use, educate students and staff on ethical practices, and invest in technologies toidentify and prevent misuse.Besides, the adoption of AI in

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 1: Curriculum Design and Innovative Pedagogy

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Jessy W. Grizzle, University of Michigan

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, Discover Magazine, Scientific American, and Popular Mechanics. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WIP: Calculus for the Modern Engineer: Putting the Joy Back in Learning Advanced Mathematics Jessy Grizzle Department of Robotics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Abstract Work in Progress: Many engineering students enter college excited aboutmathematics, only to have their enthusiasm diminished by a rigid, outdated calculuscurriculum. The Robotics Department at Michigan has piloted a new course,Calculus for the Modern Engineer, designed to restore the joy of learningadvanced mathematics. This 4-credit course

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) GIFTS Session 1: Human-Centered and Project-Based Innovation in First-Year Engineering Design

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Anna Leyf Peirce Starling, University of Virginia; Esther Tian, University of Virginia

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Paper ID #48183GIFTS: Integrating Generative AI into First-Year Engineering Education:From Knowledge Acquisition and Arduino Projects to Defining AccessibilityProblems and SolutionsAnna Leyf Peirce Starling, University of Virginia Anna Leyf Peirce Starling (Leyf Starling) is a founding faculty member and current Director of the First Year Engineering Center at the University of Virginia. She is currently developing curriculum and teaching the Foundations of Engineering 1 and 2 courses as well as advising 1st year engineering students. Starling earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering (UVA ’03); enhanced that with a MAT in

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 8: Division Best Papers

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Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue Ph.D., Towson University; Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware; Marcia Gail Headley, University of Delaware

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received her Bachelor of Technology degree in Civil Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India, and her MS and PhD in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University. She is a teacher-scholar working in the intersection of undergraduate engineering education, sustainable infrastructure, and community engagement. She teaches the introductory engineering course for all first-year undergraduate students in the College of Engineering at UD. Her undergraduate teaching experience includes foundational engineering mechanics courses like statics and strength of materials as well as courses related to sustainability and infrastructure. Her research interests are in foundational engineering

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) GIFTS Session 1: Human-Centered and Project-Based Innovation in First-Year Engineering Design

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Breigh Nonte Roszelle, University of Denver

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Paper ID #46741GIFTS: Development of an Assistive Technology Design Project for TeachingFirst Year Engineering Students about Creating Value and Human CenteredDesignDr. Breigh Nonte Roszelle, University of Denver Dr. Breigh Roszelle currently serves as a Teaching Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Denver. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 GIFTS: Development of an Assistive Technology Design Project for Teaching First Year Engineering Students about Creating Value and Human Centered

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 13: Equity in Action - Identity, Mentorship, and Inclusion

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Morgan F Rooney, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Nathalie Lavoine, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Julio Enrique Terán, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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information repository – has been created for this paper on theEngineering Unleashed website. 30 TThe instructional materials provided here, including sign-upforms, presentation outlines, and templates, are available for free download under the CreativeCommons CC BY-NC license. These resources can be reviewed, adopted, and modified asneeded for use in courses and programs. 31References[1]​ D. Jensen, J. Wood, and Kristin Wood, “Hands-on activities, interactive multimedia and improved team dynamics for enhancing mechanical engineering curricula,” Int. J. Eng. Educ., vol. 19, no. 6, pp. 874–884, 2003.[2]​ C. Hatfield, “Opportunity in design: Extending and enriching the purpose of engineering education,” presented at the 2021 ASEE Annual

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 5: Supporting Student Transition

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David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine; Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine; Dayana Rivas, University of California, Irvine; Analia E. Rao, University of California, Irvine

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Paper ID #47689A Summer Bridge Program Tech Challenge for Improving Self-Efficacy ofDiverse Incoming Engineering First-Year and Transfer StudentsDr. David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine David A. Copp received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Arizona and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Teaching at the University of California, Irvine in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Prior to joining UCI, he was a Senior Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 1: Tech-Forward Teaching - Digital Tools to Enhance Engagement

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Minji Yun, University of Florida; Kent J. Crippen, University of Florida

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sections,comprising 196 students, were invited to participate in the survey. The survey was administeredonline through the university's learning management system as an optional extra-creditopportunity to encourage participation. Of those invited, 188 students responded, providedinformed consent, and became participants. Following data cleaning, 32 responses (17%) wereexcluded due to consistent response patterns, non-engineering majors, or consistent randomanswers to open-ended questions. The final dataset included 156 participants (83%) representingdiverse engineering majors, including computer science (37%), mechanical engineering (17%),electrical engineering (16%), aerospace engineering (6%), and industrial engineering (6%). The

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 1: Curriculum Design and Innovative Pedagogy

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Raghu Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology; Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology; Shivani Kundalia, Georgia Institute of Technology; Pranathi C Amballa, Georgia Institute of Technology; Stacy Ross, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #48764WIP: Enhancing freshman students’ design experience through mentorshipmodelDr. Raghu Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Raghu Pucha is a Principal Lecturer at the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, in the area of CAD/CAE and Manufacturing. He teaches computer graphics, design, mechanics and manufacturing courses at Georgia Tech., and conducts research in the area of developing upfront computational tools for the design, analysis and manufacturing of advanced materials and systems. His current research includes analysis of nano-filler composites for

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 1: Curriculum Design and Innovative Pedagogy

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Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia; Anna Leyf Peirce Starling, University of Virginia; Benjamin J. Laugelli, University of Virginia

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Peirce Starling (Leyf Starling) is a founding faculty member and current Director of the First Year Engineering Center at the University of Virginia. She is currently developing curriculum and teaching the Foundations of Engineering 1 and 2 courses as well as advising 1st year engineering students. Starling earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering (UVA ’03); enhanced that with a MAT in Special Education-General Curriculum (University of North Carolina- Charlotte ’07); and she has taught math, science, engineering, and robotics for over 20 years in both public and private middle schools, high schools, and universities. Her goal and passion is to make engineering accessible at all levels and across disciplines. Starling

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 3: Session 3: Curriculum in Motion - Redesigning the First-Year Experience

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Jeff Kastner, University of Cincinnati; Gregory Warren Bucks, University of Cincinnati; Jeremy Michael Olivar Hill, University of Cincinnati; Muhammad Asghar P.E., University of Cincinnati; Teri J Murphy, University of Cincinnati; David Reeping, University of Cincinnati; Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Design Thinking 1 and 2 coursesare already positioned to be conceptualized as modules. The layout shown in Table 1 is for the2023-2024 academic year. Throughout the year, students focused on the engineering designprocess and algorithmic thinking (via flow diagrams and computational tools such as LabVIEWand Python). They use LEGO Mindstorm kits to design, build, and program (using LabVIEW) awalking robot capable of picking up and moving objects. The second course provides briefintroductions to content that students will experience in-depth during their second- or third-yearclasses – mechanics, electricity, material/energy balance, and statistics (3 class meetings each) –along with introductions to MATLAB and Visual Basic for Applications

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 1: Curriculum Design and Innovative Pedagogy

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Bo Tao, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Haifa Salman El-Sadi, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Increase water Upgrade the agitator to mix water and chemicals more Integration supply for areas effectively and use water quality sensor Filtration with limited access Tank (SIFT) to water Mechanical The Increase safety Fix rubber O-ring, leak in booster, ensuring materials Challenger measures on space used are suitable for the weather they are in, O ring lost Disaster. shuttles to reduce its elasticity because of freezing temperatures, the loss of life Implement escape option for crew in case of future