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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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ConsiderationsThe use of project methodology, Design Thinking, combining project development bystudents with a higher purpose (solving real problems involving the community), isextremely important for the construction of a humanized and systematic view of projectsamong students. By focusing on the user, empathy, and continuous user participationthroughout the process, students' perceptions regarding the impact of their projects andtheir future professional roles are broadened.AcknowledgmentThe authors express their gratitude to the five partners who have contributed and continueto contribute to the development of the extension projects of the Engineering and othercourses at the institution, namely: Eco-Cultural Plant; Educational Pastime;Environmental

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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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partnersalso served as resources during the semester, and as evaluators during the end-of-semester designshowcase. This work seeks to better understand the impact of this experience on students. This iscurrently being investigated through quantitative and qualitative measures, including theEngineering Design Expectancy Value Scale (EDVES) and focus groups. Additionally, the workwill inform further research regarding this and other community-inspired design projects.Introduction & BackgroundEngineering programs often seek to provide their students with authentic experiences in theirengineering curriculum. Beyond broad calls for authentic experiences (e.g., [1], [2]), theseexperiences have been found to be broadly beneficial to students. In one meta

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 9: Identity & Belonging 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olivia Reynolds, Washington State University; Sandra Brabb, Washington State University; Eleanor Dizon, Washington State University

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, and student services weresignificantly more likely to indicate they were seriously considering leaving their universitycompared to students who reported high quality relationships [3]. A lack of belonging inengineering, along with academic factors, was highly influential in students’ decision to leaveengineering majors in one study [4]. Further, 44% of students who left engineering identified alack of interaction with students and staff as a factor influencing their decision to leave [5].Social belonging and engagement impact more than just retention. A recent study found theyalso strongly impact emotional readiness as students transition to the workplace. Respondentswho agreed that their university helped prepare them for the emotional

Conference Session

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Ekong, Western New England University; Arnab A. Purkayastha, Western New England University; Gladys Ekong

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purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of incorporatingcollaborative teaching and learning strategies on students’ engagement and anxiety while takingintroductory programming courses. Hence, the following research questions were investigated:Research question #1: Do collaborative learning strategies like WPS and VNPS impact students’confidence and reduce anxiety with learning introductory programming?Research Question #2: For students without prior exposure to computer programming, howeffective was the intervention in reducing students’ anxiety and improving student confidence withintroductory programming? 2MethodsSetting and

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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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Matthew James, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Juan David Ortega-Alvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Universidad EAFIT; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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for improvingstudents’ learning experiences with respect to stakeholders and holistic issues, as well as theirunderstanding of how to communicate with an external client by working on these kinds ofprojects. By introducing project partners who have identified a problem on the campus where thestudents are studying, we hope to help foster a sense of appreciation for the importance ofholistic issues and the broad potential impact of engineering projects. Whereas the authors haveobserved that students in past years have anecdotally remembered this course as “the MATLABclass,” community engagement projects, by putting students in a context where they can see thedirect results of their work in researching these broader topics, have the capacity to

Conference Session

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Ohio Northern University. Her research focuses on quantifying the impacts of thermal pollution from thermoelectric-power-plant water use on aquatic ecosystems. She earned ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 GIFTS: Passports to Engage Students in EngineeringIntroductionIn the last several decades, many engineering colleges have started a first-year engineeringprogram, designed to provide a foundational experience to their incoming students [1]. Thoughthese programs vary widely in content [2] and structure [1], these programs have been widelyadopted and offer opportunities to introduce students to the university, college

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 1: Programs & Curricula

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

ALEJANDRA ESTEFANIA CERVANTES; Miguel Andres Andres Guerra, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ

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Paper ID #39336Work in Progress: Impact on Students Dropout rates of Introducing aFirst-Year Hands-on Civil Engineering CourseALEJANDRA ESTEFANIA CERVANTESDr. Miguel Andres Andres Guerra, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ MiguelAndr´es is an Assistant Professor in the Polytechnic College of Science and Engineering at Uni- versidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from USFQ, an M.Sc. in Construction Engineering and Project Management from Iowa State University as a Fulbright Scholar, a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech, and two Graduate Certificates from Virginia Tech in Engi

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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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Lawrence R. Chen, McGill University

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, promotingcritical thinking, and developing digital and communications skills [10]-[15]. Students have alsomentioned that they enjoy these alternative ways to demonstrate their learning and appreciate thedifference compared to traditional assessments. We describe the implementation of infographicand video assignments in a first-year course on the engineering profession, document studentfeedback/responses on these assignments, and examine their impact in terms of developing‘professional’ skills and competencies.Implementation DetailsCourse LogisticsAt McGill University, Introduction to the Engineering Profession is a compulsory course takenby students from all engineering programs in their first year of studies. The course introducesthe engineering

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 10: Identity & Belonging 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Arthur Brobst, Old Dominion University; Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Andrew G Klein, Western Washington University; Sura Alqudah, Western Washington University

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participation in STEM.Prof. Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University Jill Davishahl is Assistant Professor and First Year Programs Director in the Engineering + Design depart- ment at Western Washington University. Jill’s teaching, service, and research activities focus on enhancing the first year student experience by providing the foundational technical skills, student engagement op- portunities, and professional skill development necessary to improve success in the major. Her current research focuses on creating inclusive and equitable learning environments through the development and implementation of strategies geared towards increasing student sense of belonging.Dr. Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 7: Making

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Charles Bartolini, University of Notre Dame; Simran Moolchandaney, University of Notre Dame

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SWE member who zealously engages in community service work. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Full Paper: Impact of Inclusion of Makerspace and Project Types on Student Comfort with Additive Manufacturing and Three-Dimensional Modeling in First-Year Engineering ProgramAbstractThe following evidence-based practice study investigates the impact of utilizing a makerspace onthe exposure to additive manufacturing and three-dimensional modeling practices for first-yearstudents. This document builds upon recent literature which illustrated statistically significantgains in a plethora of self-efficacy and sense of belonging metrics over an academic year inwhich a makerspace was

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Network, is a student’s ability to usecuriosity, connections, and creating value to solve problems [13]. Many universities in the KEENnetwork have implemented EM activities throughout their curriculum [14]-[16]. Curricularexperiences have been shown to have the largest impact on student’s EM [17]. In the first year,many of the activities center around a design problem [18]-[20]. Students who participated insome of these activities have noted the projects increased communication skills, teamwork,ability to validate designs and examine customer value [18], [21]. In a survey administered toemployers about the importance and proficiency of soft skills for entry-level engineers,communication and teamwork both had high levels of importance, but

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 1: Course Design

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David H. Smith IV, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ujjal K. Bhowmik, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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grade that the EC provides reduced their anxiety. Withthat said, a few did indicate that they either felt stress while completing the EC quiz or somestress immediately prior to beginning the quiz.In terms of the impact of parallel computing EC modules on students’ interest in those concepts,responses were evenly split between no impact and some degree of positive impact, with noparticipants reporting a negative impact. Those who felt it had a positive impact mentionedenjoying the opportunity to engage with a new concept and that opportunity increased theirinterest in that topic. When asked to reflect on what aspects of the assignments they foundinteresting and why, students’ responses contained themes such as gaining further insight into

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 4: Projects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Erik A. Johnson, University of Southern California

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design on formation of practicing engineersHuman centered design is a particular type of engineering design that is especially important fornovice engineers.17 It has been found to increase students’ motivation to persist in and graduatefrom engineering programs nationally and is of particularly importance for those who have beentraditionally underrepresented in engineering, as it engages them in experiences that often havepersonal or community focused relevance to them.18Research contextIn contrast to the remedial or discrete skill bolstering first year engineering program effortsprescribed by many colleges and universities, our research reports on a comprehensive first yearengineering program in which students enroll in a first year academy in

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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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remain in their chosen field, contributing to a competitive workforce [6].The importance of social engagement in this context cannot be overstated. As Tinto suggested,involvement and integration within the academic life of college significantly enhance thelikelihood of student persistence [7]. He elucidated that in order to increase student retention infirst-year students, there is a need to incorporate early social and academic communities andgroups. His emphasis on early integration underlines the critical role of social engagement,particularly in the formative first year. Recognizing the significance of social engagement forfirst-year students, it becomes imperative to delve deeper into understanding the dynamics of thisengagement and its

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 11: Projects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Randy Hugh Brooks, Texas A&M University

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using the Engineering Design Process (EDP)within the context of the accomplishments and mindset of Da Vinci. The course exploredengineering mechanics and design topics concurrent with applying physics topics in anengineering laboratory. A qualitative analysis was performed using a new reflective tool,PhotoVoice. The purpose of the assessment was to better understand the impact of the course onthe student vision, the operation of the course relative to what they have encountered in theireducational careers, and student-perceived learning outcomes. Analysis of student reflectionsrevealed themes of “Changed Perspectives,” “Engagement in the Classroom,” and“Brainstorming Benefits” when describing the impact of the course on their career visions

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Paul Harbowy, Lane Community College

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experience bases and abilitues all needto be engaged. Fourth, colleges with small engineering staffs need simple, yet engaging projects.Fifth, interest in engineering needs to be fostered among children in every community. To address all these factors, I implemented a ten-week project that is simple, yet profoundlydeep in its ability to motivate, focus, and prepare first-year engineering students for futurecoursework. It is also a project that can engage local elementary school students with STEM. Idivided the project into 6 phases: Research (two weeks), Brainstorm and Analyze PotentialSolutions (two weeks), Develop Models (three weeks), Test Models (two weeks), Implement andCommercialize (one week), and a Competition at the end of these ten

Conference Session

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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to use engineering tools and engage in engineering thinking(empowerment), to engage students in multidisciplinary teams to explore the interplay amongsociety’s need for engineering (engagement), and to excite students about engineering design as aprocess of developing personal problem-solving agency (excitement). The higher order learningoutcomes of the course included designing a prototype under specified requirements andconstraints, communicating engineering design process, and considering the ethical impacts ofproposed engineering solutions on society.To achieve these learning objectives, the teaching team convened prior to the start of the semesterto redesign the first-year engineering experience course. In its past layout, students

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First-Year Programs Division: Best of FPD

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Environmental Engineering and the Director of First-Year Engineering at the University of Delaware. She 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

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 8: Skill Building

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew J. Haslam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Jonathan M. Adams, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Robert Gerrick, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

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courses in the fall and one in thespring, each with about 30 students gives a ninety-student impact over the course of a year.These courses have met with equal, if not greater, success. While the authors of the previouspaper find value in their initial findings, the continued success of their early integration modelhas led them to consider a significant restructuring of the current curriculum to privilege earlyexperience with combined project-based classes. 2Problem DefinedInitial concerns with the early project-based combined course model were that students mightlack significant background knowledge and communicative experience needed to make such

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 2: Advising & Mentoring

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Anna Wolff; Pat Burnett, Whatcom Community College; Anna Fay Booker; Tran M. Phung; Mei P. Luu; Seth Greendale

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high-impact practice that promotes student success and retention atboth two-year and four-year colleges [19]. Learning communities show promise as a retentionstrategy specifically for first-year engineering. Documented efforts focus on building a cohortthrough common course schedules with extra-curricular community building and academicsupport [20] [21]. Living learning communities include shared residence life and have beenshown to improve retention of marginalized student populations in engineering [22] [23]. Thecohort model provides repeated opportunities for positive engagement between students withassociated peer support and increases in belongingness [24]. Place-based education emphasizesconnections between course material and the

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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shared aspects of identity. Our ownprevious work has focused on how the process in our training practice transforms theseknowledgeable students into effective peer educators and mentors through a cycle of training,observation, reflection, and goal setting [19]. As a corollary to this we also want to interrogatethe impact this new emphasis has on enrolled students’ and facilitators’ feelings of belonging andconnectedness within their workshops and to the larger Cornell community.To support development of community and inclusion, seven trainings in each of Spring 2022 andFall 2022 included emphasis on the use of identify affirming ice breakers and sharing theresearch of social belonging on learning [18]. This training included modeling different

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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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heart” [20].The peer advisers are also impacted by these relationships; They are more likely to seek outresources and meet with a professional adviser [12]. They also develop more of an ability toresolve complex problems, show greater empathy and compassion, show an increased emotionalwell-being, have better interpersonal communication skills, and have a higher self-esteem [9],[12]. Peer advisers provide valuable feedback about student perceptions of campus resourcesoffered that can improve the quality of an institution’s services [9].Academic successAs student needs change, student services need to change alongside them. One way someinstitutions have met these changing needs is to implement peer advising models that providestudents with

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First-Year Programs Division: Best of FPD

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shabnam Wahed, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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of impactful and engaging lesson plans, etc.Pedagogical knowledge, when wielded adeptly, serves as a powerful tool influencing bothstudent motivation and academic performance. One notable advantage is the capacity foreducators to employ a variety of teaching strategies tailored to diverse learning styles [12], thusenhancing student engagement and interest in the learning process. This adaptability can foster apositive classroom environment, motivating students to actively participate and invest in theiracademic pursuits. However, over-reliance on specific pedagogical strategies may lead to rigidityin classroom practices [11], limiting adaptability to individual needs and preferences. Whenfaced with limitations in time and resources

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 1: Programs & Curricula

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Cooley Jones, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Elizabeth Michelle Melvin, Louisiana State University and A&M College

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including Summer Scholars,activities, and classes due to COVID-19 in 2020, the Bridge to Engineering Excellence (BEE)Program was developed by the LSU College of Engineering.The initial major concern when creating program was that incoming CoE students would not beprepared for college level calculus due to lack of high school math preparation and anyopportunities that connected with LSU and current students.The LSU CoE is focused on meeting the demands of the engineering industrial community forlow-income, diverse populations Due to historic segregation, unprecedented natural disasters,and economic hardship, Louisiana public schools place 49th in the nation [2]. Poverty is theprimary reason, and many incoming students, despite their best academic

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 10: Identity & Belonging 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olgha Bassam Qaqish, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Chloe Grace Hincher, North Carolina State University; Ton Nguyen; Nicholas Goodwin

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bulk of this work describes thedesign, implementation, execution and evaluation of a structured GCSP-REU program that 15 ofthe grand challenges scholars participated in the summer of 2022 along with lessons learnedfrom this experience. At the completion of the 10-week research program, the participatingscholars present their research findings at university’s summer undergraduate researchsymposiums alongside hundreds of other REU students who’ve participated in 20 plusuniversity-lead research programs.BackgroundResearch shows that active learning environments promote student engagement and increasetheir curiosity, impacting their learning and professional development [4-11]. In addition, studiesshow that students' involvement in hands-on

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Best Of FPD

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lakshmy Mohandas, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Adrie Koehler; Shawn Farrington, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Elnara Mammadova

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difficulties with anticipating potential solutions,focusing on important aspects of the problem, and self-monitoring progress [17]. HyFlexproblem-centered learning environments then are particularly complex, as blended learningenvironments can attribute to increased self-regulation due to the level of learner control requiredand personalized learning present [18]. In online learning environments, evidence suggests thatutilizing self-regulation strategies is vital in academic success as structures that exist in face-to-face classrooms do not exist in the online realm, like teacher support and direct communication[19]. Little research has examined the relationship between students’ choice of dailyparticipation in HyFlex (face-to-face or remote) and self

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First-Year Programs Division: Best of FPD

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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, sustainability, and community engagement. She is also a licensed professional engineer in Colorado. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Students in a First-Year Engineering Design Course: Identity, Self-Efficacy, and ExperiencesAbstractThis Complete Research paper explores the attitudes and experiences of neurodivergent (ND)and neurotypical (NT) students in the context of a first-year engineering design (FYED) coursewhere students work in teams on open-ended projects. The data set includes post-survey datafrom Spring 2023 and pre- and post-survey data from Fall 2023. The end of the survey asked ifstudents self

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ingrid Joylyn Paredes, New York University ; Rui Li, New York University; Sooah Kwak, New York University ; Chris Woods, New York University; Dominic Roy Krusniak, New York University

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. Approximately 350 students enroll in the course each semester, andthe university employs 100 UGTAs to support course instruction and administration. Typically,UGTAs are hired in their second year of university and retained until their graduation. Ahead ofthe fall and spring semesters, UGTAs complete training facilitated by returning TAs and faculty.Inclusive leadership training comprises about one fifth of the total training period ahead of eachsemester. The data discussed were collected before and after UGTA training ahead of the Fall2023 semester.MethodsWe view our UGTA body as a community of practice [15, 16]. Co-created and co-facilitated byfaculty, UGTAs, and GIDBEA experts at the institution, the workshop series provides UGTAswith the ability to

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First-Year Programs Division: Best of FPD

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelyn Rola, Southern Methodist University; Caitlin M. Anderson, Southern Methodist University; Kristen McAlexander, Schreiner University

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students with an emphasis on leadership and community engagement. She received her Doctorate in Education Policy and Leadership from SMU with an emphasis in Higher Education. Dr. Anderson’s research interests include college student community engagement, college honors programming, and academic programs and their relationship to student retention and attrition. She is a frequent presenter of college student well-being and the effectiveness of first-year programming at professional conferences nationwide.Dr. Kristen McAlexander, Schreiner University As a kinesiologist, Dr. McAlexander educates individuals and communities about living well and serving others. Her research interests include obesity prevention and treatment

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gordon Stewart, Roger Williams University; Maija A. Benitz, Roger Williams University; Lillian Clark Jeznach, Roger Williams University; Charles R. Thomas, Roger Williams University

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environmental impact a build has on the world.Anecdotally, teams with poorer performance on the final testing day were able to reflect verballywith faculty that they wished they had done more testing and reiterating on their designsthroughout the project. Meanwhile, a student from the top performing team across all foursections of the course, shared a particularly rich reflection about the EDP and soft-skills, shownbelow. Upon completion of the project, I learned a lot. To start, I learned about how effective the engineering design process is. […] I was also able to learn how to effectively communicate and collaborate with a team to reach a common goal. Mainly, however, I was able to learn about time management and how to make the most of the