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Full Papers I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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DeAnna Katey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Terrance I Harris, Drexel University

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

Galileo and Hypatia Living-Learning Communities and the CEED Peer Mentoring program. Previously, Dr. Katey served as the Assistant Director of Student Success and First-year Experience at Siena Heights University located in Adrian, Michigan, where she played a pivotal role in creating an environment of success for first-year students. Her professional interests and research focus on the retention of underrepresented and underserved students. Dr. Katey graduated from Clarion University of Pennsylvania (Clarion, PA) where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Education (2007) and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (2010). In 2019, she graduated from Morgan State University’s Higher Education Administration

Conference Session

Full Papers III

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University at Marion; John Francis Simonis, The Ohio State University at Marion

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

students in the United Statesare not fully aware of the STEM career opportunities available to them [3]. Furthermore, persistence inSTEM college majors is influenced by factors such as high school performance in math and science, resultsfrom STEM placement exams, the aspiration to pursue graduate degrees and a strong sense of self-efficacyin STEM fields [4]. Outreach events promoting STEM fields for K-12 students come in many differentforms [5]. Age-appropriate activities have been proven to benefit students at all educational stages, oftenencouraging interest in STEM-related careers and are effective in raising awareness [6]. This paper focuseson one such level-appropriate activity that would help impact students’ perspectives on STEM

Conference Session

Full Papers IV

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Rumeysa Tekin Baturalp, Texas Tech University; Nurcan Bac, Texas Tech University

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FYEE 2025

using more engaging visuals and examples, adopting a consistent slide format, and standardizing the topics covered across departments to make comparisons easier. 4. Incorporate Student and Alumni Perspectives: Many students were interested in hearing directly from current students and recent graduates. Potential additions included short student panels, testimonials about why they chose their major and what they enjoy, and alumni stories about career paths. As one respondent put it, “I would have liked to hear from actual students in each department.”Overall, while many students expressed satisfaction with the seminar—sharing comments suchas “They were generally very good and engaging” and “It was helpful

Conference Session

Full Papers III

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Aysa Galbraith, University of Arkansas; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Heath Aren Schluterman, University of Arkansas; Latisha Puckett, University of Arkansas; Gretchen Scroggin, University of Arkansas

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FYEE 2025

University of Arkansas. She received her Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Arkansas.Gretchen Scroggin, University of Arkansas An Instructor in the First-Year Engineering Program at the University of Arkansas. I teach courses such as Fundamentals of Successes in Engineering Study and Introduction to Engineering I/II. FYEE 2025 Conference: University of Maryland - College Park, Maryland Jul 27 Bringing Innovation and Open-Ended Problem Solving to the ClassroomIntroductionEngineering graduates must be prepared to address challenges that extend beyond well-definedtextbook problems. As they enter a dynamic and evolving workforce, students must develop