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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

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First-Year Programs Division: Best of FPD

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hamidreza Taimoory, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tameka Sharona Clarke Douglas, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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data science. His primary research interests are transfer students, motivation, co-curricular activities, student support perceptions, and professional development in engineering education.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 focusDr. Tameka Sharona Clarke Douglas, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Tameka Clarke Douglas, is an Assistant Collegiate Professor in The Department of Engineering Education

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reed Finfrock, The Ohio State University; Nathan W. Klingbeil, Wright State University

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, Wright State University Nathan Klingbeil is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering at Wright State University in Dayton, OH. He served as Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science from 2013-2018. Prior to his appointment as Dean, he served as Senior Associate Dean from 2012-2013, as Associate Dean for Academic affairs from 2010-2012, as Director of Student Retention and Success from 2007-2009, and held the University title of Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching from 2005-2008. He is the lead investigator for Wright State’s National Model for Engineering Mathematics education, which has been supported by multiple grants from the National Science

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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- dergraduate 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 education, sustainability in engineering curriculum, and green technologies in infrastructure.Dr. Marcia Gail Headley, University of Delaware Dr. Headley is a Data Scientist at the Center for Research in Education and Social Policy (CRESP) at the University of

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

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Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University

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the course were rated between “very good” and “excellent.” This is in line withcourse evaluations from other classes this instructor teaches, including technical courses such asstatics and mechanics of materials. The course evaluations indicate that students were acceptingof the course in general and were receptive of it being part of their educational experience. Asmentioned previously, there is evidence that suggests students found the course contentsurprising and were not expecting such a strong focus on social justice. Evaluation resultsindicate that students did not rebel against ENGR 101 as their introductory engineeringexperience.Table 6: Quantitative Course Evaluation Results from ENGR 101 Question

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wee Sing Yeo, University of Cincinnati; Muhammad Asghar, Utah State University; Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati

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Paper ID #41037Characterization of Stress, Sense of Belonging, and Engineering Identity inFirst-Year Engineering StudentsDr. Wee Sing Yeo, University of Cincinnati WS Yeo is a Chartered Engineer registered with the UK’s Institution of Mechanical Engineers. They have a proven track record of experience and have been actively involved in promoting Outcome-Based Engineering (OBE) education in higher institutions from 2006 to 2022. WS Yeo holds a Ph.D. in Nanocomposite and a Master’s in Materials Engineering, solidifying their expertise in the field.Dr. Muhammad Asghar, Utah State University Muhammad Asghar is a Postdoctoral

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelly Salyards, Bucknell University; Katsuyuki Wakabayashi, Bucknell University; Richard J. Kozick, Bucknell University; Benjamin Wheatley, Bucknell University

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Wakabayashi, Bucknell University Kat received his bachelor of science in both chemical engineering and materials science and engineering from University of Pennsylvania, and he has a PhD in chemical and materials engineering from Princeton University. After a post-doctoral position at Northwestern University, Kat started teaching at Bucknell University in 2007, and currently is a Rooke Professor of Chemical Engineering. His research interests are polymeric materials and coffee science.Dr. Richard J. Kozick, Bucknell University Richard J. Kozick received the B.S. degree from Bucknell University in 1986, the M.S. degree from Stanford University in 1988, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1992, all in

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph McCusker, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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to the innovations implemented.AcknowledgmentsWe thank the participants who took our survey, and the administrative support allowing for theexecution of this project. This material is based upon work supported by the National ScienceFoundation under Grant No. 2306270. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions orrecommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarilyreflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References[1] M. L. Springer and K. Newton, “Gen Y (Millennial) and Gen Z Cultural Cohort Demographics: Social, Political and Economic Perspectives and Implications,” presented at the 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Jun. 2020. Accessed: Nov. 07, 2022. [Online

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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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Uri Feldman, Wentworth Institute; George D. Ricco, University of Indianapolis

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, Mechanics, and Goals. Major engineering failures Week 3: The Engineering Profession: Education, Benefits, Disciplines Week 4: Engineering Research and Library Resources Week 5: Engineering Design Process, Map your Visual Journey Week 6: An EDP Approach to becoming a World Class Engineering Student Week 7: Grand Challenges in Engineering Week 8: Mastering the Learning Process Week 9: Making the Most Out of How You Are Taught Week 10: Informational Interviewing and the WCES Journey Week 11: Academic Honesty Week 12: Engineering Ethics Week 13: WCES ePortfolio assembly and review Week 14: Course Wrap-up, Project, EvaluationsCourse delivery innovations(1) In-class activities: To increase

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 5: Supporting Success 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hernan David Moreno Rueda, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Kevin Michael Simonson; Jeffrey J. Richardson, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Eddy Efendy, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Rustin Webster, Purdue University, New Albany; Brittany A. Newell, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Paper ID #39848Analysis of Student Motivation in an Introductory Engineering TechnologyGateway CourseHernan David Moreno Rueda, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)Kevin Michael SimonsonProf. Jeffrey J. Richardson, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) At Purdue, Professor Richardson teaches courses in electric vehicle technology, prototype construction / project development and management, and courses in embedded microcontroller sequence. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Professor RichardProf. Eddy Efendy, Campbell University Eddy Efendy currently teaches Mechanics of Materials in the Engineering

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin B. Wheatley, Bucknell University; Katsuyuki Wakabayashi, Bucknell University; Kelly Salyards P.E., Bucknell University

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reported by students. While an increase in self-reported learning outcome progress betweenfall 2021 and fall 2022 would have been beneficial, the primary purpose of redesigning ethicscontent was to increase the perceived value of ethics and increase a sense among students thatethical decision making is not uncommon in engineering practice, which may not be captured bythis survey mechanism. Nonetheless, consistency between years and the median reportedoutcome of students progressing “very well” (Figure 2) suggests course materials effectivelyintroduce the NSPE code of ethics as a resource for students. Figure 2. Student evaluation results of self-reported progress on the following learning goal – employ the NSPE code of ethics to examine ethical

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Libby Flanagan, Clemson University; Madison Pollock, Clemson University ; Elizabeth Anne Stephan, Clemson University; Karen A. High, Clemson University

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caring profession [6] which may attractfemales’ socially influenced empathic preferences [7].Empathy can be emotional, descriptive, or applied to design [4], [5]. The emotional anddescriptive side can be seen in the characterization by Walther et al. [8] as a way of being, anorientation, and a learnable skill for engineers. This model informs the material created forinclusion in engineering curriculum [9] that was adapted to this study’s context following thepropagation paradigm [10]. The following research questions will be explored to betterunderstand how this curriculum can be incorporated into a first-year classroom and explore therole of empathy in engineering identity: (1) How do first-year students’ perception of the role ofan engineer

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nazli Aslican Yilmaz Wodzinski P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Pavan Karra, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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goal of this study is to quantify how much the use ofuncommon language affects the performance of students from diverse backgrounds. To quantifythis effect, we created SAT level math questions written with and without uncommonterminology. The questions were then distributed to volunteers as anonymous surveys. Weconducted this research with volunteers from Introduction to Civil Engineering and Introductionto Mechanical Engineering courses. Below in the following section we will detail themethodology of the research, the results of the study, the conclusion, and the planned futurework.MethodologyThe study was approved by Minnesota State University’s Institutional Review Board (IRB)before the study was conducted.The data presented in this paper

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Sparks, Miami University; Katherine M. Ehlert, Miami University; Karen C. Davis, Miami University; Justin Michael Saul, Miami University; Brian P. Kirkmeyer, Miami University; David Joseph Fox, Miami University; Thao Nguyen, Miami University; Michael Hughes, Miami University

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she earned a Master’s degree in Anatomy from the Ohio State University. Dr. Sparks is trained in biomechanics, specializing in soft tissue mechanical characterization and computational biomechanical modeling. Her research interests encompass 3D printing, scaffold biofabrication, medical simulation, compliant substrates for flexible bio-electronics, and engineering education.Dr. 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

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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redesign the course for remote delivery (the 2020iteration of the course was canceled halfway through completion when the pandemic started).Although a course based in active-learning, makerspace-based pedagogy is intuitively counter toremote implementation, the close vicinity of student team-based activities in addition to numerousshared tools, materials, supplies, and the like across various course sections fostered agreementamongst course leaders that a remote redesign of ENGR 111 was in the best overall interest of allpersonnel involved. Accordingly, a report focused on logistics involved in the ENGR 111 remoterestructure, detailing modifications for some of the most challenging curriculum and/or featuresof remote accommodation (including

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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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Center at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park campus. She obtained her Masters degree in Education from Millersville University and her B.S. from DeSales University iJana Bontrager Auman, Penn State UniversityDr. Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University Christine Masters is the Assistant Dean for Academic Support and Global Programs and a Teaching Professor in the Engineering Science and Mechanics Department at the Pennsylvania State University. In between raising 4 great kids with her husband of 35 years, she taught large enrollment statics and strength of materials courses for 12 years and has been leading the efforts focused on support, global engagement, and academic integrity as

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura K. Alford, University of Michigan; James A. Juett, University of Michigan ; Heather Rypkema, University of Michigan

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for students to take, and we wished toempirically verify students pursuing each pathway are sufficiently prepared to succeed in CS2 andidentify any salient difference between outcomes in CS2 dependent on pathway.Our institution historically did not provide a mechanism for students to use AP credit to place outof CS1 as it was assumed that the high school AP courses did not sufficiently prepare students forthe rigors of a CS2 course taken in their first semester in college. However, as more studentsenrolled with significant programming experience in high school, and as more students ceased tobe challenged in the CS1 courses, the path for accepting AP credit was formalized starting in theFall 2019 semester, such that students who earned a 5 on

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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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Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel; Timothy Aaron Wood P.E., The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

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Engineering Master’s and Doctoral degrees from Texas Tech University. His technical research focuses on structural evaluation of buried bridges and culverts. He encourages students through an infectious enthusiasm for engineering mechanics and self-directed, lifelong learning. He aims to recover the benefits of the classical model for civil engineering education through an emphasis on reading and other autodidactic practices.Dr. Kevin Skenes, The Citadel Kevin Skenes is an assistant professor at The Citadel. His research interests include non-destructive evaluation, photoelasticity, manufacturing processes, and engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Hicks, Texas A&M University, Kingsville ; Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; Matthew Lucian Alexander P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Rajashekar Reddy Mogiligidda, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mahesh Hosur, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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(1996). His area of research includes engineering education, advanced composite materials, and nondestructive evaluation. He is a fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineers. His work has been funded by NSF, NASA, DoD, ONR, ARO and AFRL. He has over 350 peer reviewed publications. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Augmenting Introductory Engineering Courses to Include a Collaborative Learning by Design Project: Assessment of OutcomesIntroductionThis Complete Research paper examines the efficacy of a new introductory level course added todegree programs in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, a HispanicServing Institution (HSI). The new course

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Davis Ferriell, University of Kentucky

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a multi-disciplinary first year engineering class means meeting a variety of constraintsand goals. At the University of Kentucky, projects are required to include content from a varietyof engineering disciplines—such as mechanical, electrical, materials and computer science.Projects must also motivate student curiosity and enable students to meet learning objectivesrequired for success in subsequent discipline specific coursework. These projects are designed torequire all student team members to perform mathematical modeling to understand designconstraints, computer programming, computer aided design, and prototyping to bring designconcepts to reality. Working on the project also allows for professional skills such as practice ofteam

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 10: Curricular & Program Design

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Arturo A Fuentes, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Javier Ortega, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Laura Benitez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edna orozco-leonhardt, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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. He obtained his MS and Ph.D. degrees from the Rice University in 1997 and 1999, respectively. He currently serves as the Associate Chair for the Mechanical Engineering department at UTRGV. Among his research interests are engineering education, materials, stress and thermal finite element analysis, dynamic response analysis.Dr. Javier Ortega, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Dr. Javier A. Ortega is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). His research interests include Tribology, Lubrication, Biomaterials, Additive Manufacturing, and Engineering Education. Dr. Ortega has been involved in different research projects, including

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Daniel Chambers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Zachary D. Dowell; Nicholas Bedard

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senior UMAs and receivedfinal input. These measures informed slight revisions of the original codes and themes before wewrote our final report.Infrastructure AssessmentThe assessment of process and logistics began with a methodical review of existing equipment,purchases, and processes. Data sources included budgeting and expenditure documents, as wellas personal experience of the manager, who had worked in the space for years before being hiredfor that position. Opportunities for additional data collection were also identified andimplemented.Our space provides raw materials to students, paid for by their student fees. We supply a largevolume of materials for the various tools and machines. For this assessment, we compiled a listof all materials

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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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within the workload expectations of the course, and balancing the workload ofcommunity partners, the instructional team, and the ability of students to connect with theirproject sponsors are all factors that come into play when evaluating whether such projects areappropriate for a course.This study focuses on describing the planning and development process of implementingcommunity-based service-learning projects into the Foundations of Engineering course at thestudy institution and outlines a plan for evaluating the impact of the projects on students’perceptions of the usefulness of course material, specifically related to those learning outcomesthat instructors have identified as historically difficult for students to appreciate. These

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Abagael Riley; Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Richard Tyler Cimino, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jennifer Pascal, University of Connecticut; Scott Streiner, University of Pittsburgh

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, University of Connecticut Daniel Burkey is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Professor-in-Residence in the De- partment of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Connecticut. He received his B.S. in chemical engineering from Lehigh University in 19Dr. Richard Tyler Cimino, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Richard T. Cimino is a Senior Lecturer in the Otto H. York Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology. He received his Ph.D in Chemical & Biochemical Engineering from Rutgers University. His research interests include engineering ethics and process safety, and broadening inclusivity and belonging in engineering, especially

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fayekah Assanah, University of Connecticut; Kristina Wagstrom; Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Marina Creed

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. Dr. Assanah’s research focuses on the synthesis of hydrogels to mimic the mechanical behavior of the brain matter and investigate the cellular response to injury. My past research focused on biomaterials and tissue engineering with a particular emphasis in bone tissue regeneration. This involved combining hydrogel-based cell therapy and acoustic radiation forces via Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound (LIPUS), for healing large scale bone defects. Previous research also involved hydro- gels as three-dimensional cultures to study the effects of mechanical forces on axons for repairing spinal cord injury.Kristina Wagstrom Dr. Kristina Wagstrom is the Northeast Utilities Assistant Professor for Environmental Engineering

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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. 4ResultsA total of 73 students consented and 67 students completed the survey leading to a response rateof 92%. Most of the participants were first-year students (n=57, 85%). The class was comprisedof students from various engineering majors; Mechanical engineering (n=26, 38.8%),Civil/Environmental engineering (n=17, 25.4%), Electrical/computer engineering (n=11, 16.4%),Biomedical engineering (n=7, 10.4%), and Industrial engineering ((n=1, 1.3%). Self-reports onprior exposure to computer programming revealed that over half of the students did not have anyprogramming experience (n=36, 53.7%). Students reported an average score of 7.8 (SD=1.9) onthe rating for the overall usefulness of the various teaching methods. The highest level ofusefulness was

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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skills and showcase an understanding ofthe various engineering fields. Currently, majority of Engineering Speakers are recruited fromformer ESS students who successfully transferred, completed their bachelor's degree, and arenow in the field. Speakers are chosen according to their field of work, stories, and careers. Forexample, two mechanical engineers can speak in the same field if one is pursuing a doctorate andone is working in the industry.II.3. Industry PartnershipsAn internship is an experiential learning opportunity that integrates knowledge in the classroomwith practical applications [24]. For engineering students, an internship is a transformativeperiod and a gateway to personal and professional growth [25]. Internships are a high

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 6: Mentors & Teams

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida; Quinn Alessandro Corrigan, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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(Participant 58). • We are not scared to argue our views of homework which ends in learning material more effectively. I believe our personal relationship provides better communication which in the end is the most support you or a peer mentor can provide. If you are not commu nicating then you are doing it yourself. Assigned groups can be frustrating since people fear to share information or communicate about their individual progress (Participant 59). • We live together so I get to see how another engineering student lives their day to day (Participant 70). No • NA (Participant 17). Mentorship • He only reached out to me

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

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

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Paper ID #38506Social Engagement of First-time Freshmen and Transfer Students One andTwo Years Post-COVIDMrs. 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.Ms

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sherri Youssef, The Ohio State University; Meagan Eleanor Ita, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University

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Paper ID #37066Student Comprehension of and Growth in Creating Value with anEntrepreneurial MindsetSherri Youssef, The Ohio State University Sherri Youssef is a PhD student in the Engineering Education Department at The Ohio State University. Her research interests include understanding the role of social interactions on undergraduate engineering students’ motivation to persist and how motivation informs the persistence of undergraduate engineering regional campus students. She completed both her M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and her B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering at The Ohio State University as well.Dr. Meagan