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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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) industry, and discussesthe benefits of doing this when students graduate into industry. Harris and co-authors [5] notedthat relevant case studies could take the form of either newsworthy events or smaller, low-profilescenarios that introduce students to ethical dilemmas they might encounter in their careers. Thecurrent paper shares the goal of using realistic situated experiences such as case studies forengineering education, and specifically explores game-based interventions.Gamification is a pedagogical strategy that has been implemented across a range of settings.One example [10] was a gamified learning approach to introducing a library orientation tool thatmany engineering students had to use. The approach was found to be linked to an increase

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa M. Simonik, State University of New York, Binghamton; Koenraad E. Gieskes, State University of New York, Binghamton

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faculty member for the Scientista Foundation and ASEE student chapters at Binghamton University.Mr. Koenraad E. Gieskes, State University of New York, Binghamton Koen Gieskes currently serves as the Watson College Interim Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Interim Director of the Engineering Design Division. He is also director for LSAMP and co-director for STEP and UBMS. Koen first joined the Engineering Design Division at Binghamton Uni- versity as a graduate student in 2004, then, in 2009, he was hired on as a full-time lecturer, in 2017 he became the Assistant Director, and in 2022 began serving as the Interim Director. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023

Conference Session

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benito Mendoza, New York City College of Technology; Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology; Muhammad Ummy, New York City College of Technology

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disciplines.Section six describes the course assessment methods, including the post-course survey and ananalysis of students' responses from a pilot implementation, focusing on their comprehension ofengineering disciplines, readiness for academic challenges, and confidence. Section sevendiscusses how students’ feedback has been used to enhance the course and the nextimplementation. Finally, the last section concludes by reflecting on the effectiveness of thecourse, arguing the potential impact of this course on students' academic and career decisions.2. Literature ReviewA student choosing an engineering major is influenced by factors ranging from personal interestsand abilities to external influences like family, educators, and societal perceptions [3

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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin J. Laugelli, University of Virginia; Keith Andrew Williams, University of Virginia; Esther Tian, University of Virginia; Julia Lapan, University of Virginia; Shaylin Williams, University of Virginia; Deepyaman Maiti, University of Virginia; Anne Marguerite McAlister, University of Virginia; Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia; Nicole Dufalla, University of Virginia; Anna Leyf Peirce Starling, University of Virginia; William H. Guilford, University of Virginia

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, we transitioned to a “one instructor, one voice”model in which the disciplinary faculty member was trained by the STS instructor in STS theoryand practice and was provided materials to work from. In this way, students learned technicaland sociotechnical content from one individual, often combined in a single day. This approachwas received favorably, with one student writing in their end of course evaluation: “The mix of intro engineering material with STS and career design lessons was very helpful in developing a full grasp of engineering and the socio–technical side without having to do full STS lectures and papers. … I just want to reinforce how beneficial this will be to encourage students to stick with engineering and be

Conference Session

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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University of Michigan in 1985 and her M.S. in 1988 and Ph.D. in 1991 in chemical engineering both from Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Karen’s educational research emphasis includes faculty development and mentoring, graduate student development, critical thinking and communication skills, enhancing mathematical student success in Calculus (including Impact of COVID-19), and promoting women in STEM. Her technical research focuses on sustainable chemical process design, computer aided design, and multicriteria decision making. She also has extensive experience in K-12 STEM education and program evaluation and assessment. She has held a variety of administrative positions: 1) Director of STEM Faculty Development

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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-college)-level with a goal of pursuing an engineering major never make it to that200-level. In contrast to the 200-level experience, students earlier in their academic path aremore diffuse in 100-level math, physics, and chemistry courses that also serve other STEMmajors and include no direct instruction on how course content is relevant to their career goals.Opportunities to build community around engineering are up to individual students to seek out inextra-curricular opportunities such as student clubs. This challenge is amplified for most WCCengineering students who must complete 10-20 credits of prerequisite math and physicscoursework before credits apply toward their eventual Bachelor of Science degree.Table 1 illustrates the differential

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division: Best of FPD

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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practices that advantage white men over other social groups continue to persistwithin both academia and engineering [5]. Antiquated ideologies about who belongs inengineering education often persist among faculty and students [6], particularly within PWIsettings, which can result in students of color experiencing marginalization and isolation duringtheir undergraduate careers [7], [8], [9]. Consequently, these students are often retained in theengineering pipeline at disproportionately lower rates than their white peers [1], [10]. Thecontinued underrepresentation of Black and Brown individuals among engineering bachelor’sdegree recipients in the U.S. contributes to persistent equity gaps and racial homogenizationwithin the profession [11

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 1: Projects, Teams, and Portfolios

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazel Ranjbar, University of Cincinnati; Jutshi Agarwal, University at Buffalo, SUNY; P.K. Imbrie, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo. She was the first doctoral student to get a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from the University of Cincinnati. She also has a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from SRM University, India. Her research areas of interest are graduate student professional development for a career in academia, preparing future faculty, and using AI tools to solve non-traditional problems in engineering education. She is currently also furthering work on the agency of engineering students through open-ended problems. She has published in several international conferences.Dr. P.K. Imbrie, University of

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 3: Teamwork

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeong Hin Chin, University of Michigan; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan; Christopher Brooks, University of Michigan

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supportive team environment.Team-building activities and social events could be organized to foster camaraderie and trustamong team members. Lastly, since the extraversion personality appears as a variable,personality differences need to be considered in team compositions. When a team is lessdissatisfied and the dynamic is harmonious, the team functions better and has betterperformance. Therefore, faculty members and instructors can consider forming balanced andequitable teams through clustering algorithms after analyzing the students’ personalities andtraits [5], [6]. By recognizing and addressing these key factors, faculty members and instructorscan tailor their first-year engineering courses to better suit the varied needs of students,ultimately

Conference Session

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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SelectionWhile 122 students filled out the pre-survey, and 107 students filled out the post-survey, only 99students completed both the pre- and post-survey with no missing data. The top three factorsimpacting major decisions at the beginning of the semester for all students were job opportunitiesafter graduation, personal interest, and salary levels (Table 2). All three of these factors had anaverage importance level greater than 4 on the provided scale from 1 (not at all important) to 5(extremely important). While the influential impacting factors found in the literature vary, jobprospects and personal interest are most identified as top factors by other studies [4], [8], whichagrees with our results. The salary level, however, has not been

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Huizar, Center for Research in Engineering and Technology Education (CREATE); Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Victor Manuel Garcia Jr.

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the introductory engineering course, which had a total of 23 students enrolled duringthe first implementation, was provided by a faculty member from the UTEP Engineering Leadership andEducation Department. Students were allowed to complete the financial literacy learning modulesprogressively at their own time throughout the spring 2022 semester. A pre-semester survey was sent tothe students to have a baseline of students’ knowledge of personal and college related financial management.The students’ participation in the learning modules and final project was analyzed to determine thepreliminary impact of the first implementation of the financial literacy course. From this study, studentsshowed interest in learning more about personal finance

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific; Luke S. Lee P.E., University of the Pacific; Jeffrey Shafer, University of the Pacific; Navdeep Singh, University of the Pacific

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retention and engagement in the university community?This 1-unit introductory course has been developed around three themes: • Entering the Engineering/Computer Science Profession • Engaging in the University Community • Building Skills for SuccessTo develop students’ professional skills and knowledge of career paths available, the first-yearstudents in this course meet with student leaders, engage in breakout group discussions with theChairperson or a faculty member from their intended major, watch and reflect on brief videosabout each of the majors offered in the School of Engineering and Computer Science, andparticipate in classroom activities focused on professional communication and ethics.Active engagement in the university community is

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sophia T. Santillan, Duke University; Linda P. Franzoni, Duke University; Stacy L. Tantum, Duke University

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holistic mentorship that extends beyondcurricular questions and purely academic concerns. In addition to traditional academic advising,360 Coaching is designed to also support students should they encounter life challenges as theytransition to university life – broader mentoring for our first-year students as they begindiscovering their individual paths to lifelong personal fulfillment.Prior to implementing this advising model, first-year students were assigned engineering facultyadvisors from the departments in an ad-hoc manner, with slight preference toward matchingstudents with a faculty member in the department that they indicated as their first interest inmajor in prior to matriculation. (Our internal data has shown that approximately 50% of

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 8: Peers as Mentors & Instructors

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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, improved time management skills, career exploration, and understanding campusresources and institutional policies [8], [14], [15], [16].Information on the utilization of campus resourcesPeer advising programs have many benefits to both the students who utilize the service and thosewho serve in the role [4]. Significant transition happens during the first year of college, and thereare many challenges for students to learn about a new culture of an institution [13]. Althoughthere are situational differences among students, all will enter college and confront challenges[9], [17]. Peer advising can be powerful during this transition because they can offer recent,first-hand experience [13], [18], [19].Many times, first-year students are hesitant to

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tristan Hernandez, University of Texas at El Paso; Sarah Huizar, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Peter Golding P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Juan Jose Ochoa Jr., University of Texas at El Paso; Victor Manuel Garcia Jr., US Army Engineer Research and Development Center

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flexibility, inclusiveness,knowledge sharing, interdependence, networking, a safe environment, skills development,personal growth, and friendships [17]. The inclusion of professional competency workshopscoupled with a peer-to-peer mentoring framework is considered to enrich the engineeringexperience through a supportive and personalized learning environment.Objectives and scope of workThe goal of this study is to investigate an engineering education model that can help to transformthe first-year experience of engineering students and impact their career preparedness, academicmotivation, persistence, and professional competencies. The primary objective of this work-in-progress paper is to report the preliminary findings from incorporating professional

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Miriam Howland Cummings Ph.D., University of Colorado Denver; William Taylor Schupbach; Tom Altman; Michael S. Jacobson; Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado Denver; Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado Denver

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homogeneous intentions geared toward studentsuccess. Some of these programs focus on increasing undergraduate internships [3] or onunderstanding career options [4], while others aim to increase student success in first-yearprograms [5] and improve student retention [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]. All these categories have variouslevels of mentorship tailored to meet the primary needs of the respective program. For example,an industry mentor might provide career guidance while a faculty mentor could advise ondegrees paths and options for graduate work. More recent programs have focused on peermentoring, especially for first year programs concerned with increasing retention rates [11, 12],but which are also applied to higher level academics and teaching related

Conference Session

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lizandra C. Godwin, University of New Mexico

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variance in research persistence. This research hassignificance if we are to attain more diverse faculty for the emerging student population whichrequires an increase in the number of Latinas graduating with a doctoral degree and continuinginto academia.IntroductionInnovation is a necessary element for our nation’s continued progress in science and technology.Many sources agree that diversity is imperative in STEM if we are to tackle the increasinglycomplex challenges that require innovative solutions [1]–[3]. The capacities and experiences ofengineers from diverse backgrounds enable these novel solutions. Additionally, as the racial andethnic demographics of the United States continue to shift, with the percentage of minoritygroups increasing [4

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division: Best of FPD

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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category includes topic-specific knowledge of student difficulties, contentrepresentations, pedagogical strategies, the difficulty level of teaching different topics, etc. Oncethe focus shifts towards teaching a particular subject or topic, TSPK is derived from TPKB.Teacher amplifiers and filtersWhen instructors turn their knowledge into practices in the classroom, they personalize it basedon their beliefs. For instance, an instructor who sees teaching as simply delivering informationmight not use instructional strategies that involve understanding a student's current knowledgeand challenging their misconceptions. In this situation, the instructor's belief serves as a filter,shaping their acceptance or rejection of specific instructional methods

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - GIFTS

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey W. Fergus P.E., Auburn University; Jessica Bowers, Auburn University - Samuel Ginn College of Engineering

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recognition of one faculty or staff member per year who serves as an advocate for diversity in engineering. Prior to joining Auburn University, Jessica spent 4.5 years as an Assistant Director for Pre-Health and Law Advising at the University of Virginia. Prior to UVA, she provided academic advising at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville where she also completed her master of science in college student personnel. Jessica holds a bachelor of arts in organizational communications and psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 GIFTS: Framing Understanding Implicit Bias as a Professional Skill to

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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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Sonia Travaglini, Stanford University; Aya Mouallem, Stanford University; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University

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, in recognition for exceptional work done promotinggreater diversity, equity, inclusion, Dr. Travaglini founded the Aeronautics and AstronauticsCommunity Research Experience (AACRE) program at Stanford University to providemarginalized students pathways to access engineering studies and careers. Sheri Sheppard is arecently retired faculty member in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford. Much of her life’s workhas focused on increasing access to engineering through active teaching methods, modern coursetopics, outreach and bridge programs, and research on engineering education and careerpathways. She fervently believes that engineering is critical to building a healthier future foreveryone---and diverse people and ideas are key in this

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Frank, U.S. Air Force Academy; Daphne DePorres, U.S. Air Force Academy; Joel Sloan, United States Air Force Academy

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volunteerstudents using a list of 18 semi-structured questions with the following themes: 1) influentialexperiences during FERL that had an impact on students selecting civil engineering as a careerchoice while in the Air Force, 2) perceptions about how their faculty and tradesperson mentorsinfluenced their engagement, learning, personal and professional development during FERL and3) their perceptions of the climate during FERL that contributed to their experiences of inclusion,community and sense of belonging. From the responses to the questions, insights were drawnthat were deemed applicable to the development of the new first-year course. Nine students wereinterviewed, three of whom identified as female and five were non-white.FindingsOne question asked

Conference Session

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University

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to choose from. Students who have yet to decide on a major areadvised to complete the “major exploration” project where they meet faculty, connect with peermentors, and interview an industry member (often an alumni). On the other hand, studentswishing to learn more about the connection of social justice to engineering are encouraged tojoin a discussion group focused on a book or podcast (examples of past book selections includeInvisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez and ToxicCommunities: Environmental Racism, Industrial Pollution, and Residential Mobility by DorcetaTaylor).Table 2: ENGR 101 Course Assignment Categories Course Assignment Categories Examples Reflections/Discussions

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Thomas, Bucknell University; Sarah Appelhans, Bucknell University; Stu Thompson, Bucknell University; Stewart Thomas, Bucknell University; Robert M. Nickel, Bucknell University; R. Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; Richard J. Kozick, Bucknell University; Christa Matlack, Bucknell University; Philip Asare, University of Toronto

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variety ofexperiences and types of knowledge acquired at the university, synthesizing and sense-makingthrough the construction of these centerpieces.There are several existing tools that evaluate students’ reflective capabilities [21], [22]. Hattonand Smith’s [6] widely-cited tool identifies four categories of reflective writing. DescriptiveWriting is not reflective, but simply reports events and literature. Descriptive Reflection is anexplanation of students’ rationale based on their personal judgment or evaluation of theliterature. Dialogic Reflection is a discourse with one’s self, an exploration of personal logic andrationale. Finally, Critical Reflection involves giving a reason for decisions or events that relatesto broader historical

Conference Session

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Newsome Holcomb, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jacqueline Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lakshmi Raju

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navigate the curricular choices available [7], (2) students would need to explore the broaderfields of real-world electrical and computer engineering to building an understanding of theirrelevant career options [7], and (3) student feedback revealed a need and desire for professionalcommunication instruction earlier than the existing junior-level communication requirement [4].The resulting course is a unique fusion of career development, academic planning, professionalcommunications, extended campus orientation, and engineering design [7].ECE Discovery Studio was piloted during 2020-2021 academic year, a year ahead of the officialthreaded curriculum launch. Amid the backdrop of the global pandemic, the course pilot wasrestricted to an online

Conference Session

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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between early program students and professors from their major,helping to foster a sense of student ownership and belonging in the department, which can bebeneficial for student retention [7]. The discipline specific approach was chosen to allow contentand projects to directly align with each area of specialization, to facilitate as much considerationof this material as possible including the project-based element, and to initiate relationshipsbetween faculty from each specialization and the incoming students.Integrating Design ExperiencesA project-based design experience was added to the course for the following reasons. Designexperiences are already an important part of engineering curricula at many universities. In manydegree programs senior

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley J. Sottile, Pennsylvania State University; Abbie Canale, Pennsylvania State University; Yu Xia, Emporia State University; Tim Kane, Pennsylvania State University; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University

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) review.Data CollectionData collection went through three key phases. First, 26 copies of FYS instructor syllabi werecollected and coded for basic information and key components (see details in Instruments sectionbelow); at the same time, orienting conversations were carried out with both COE FYS facultyand faculty undergraduate program coordinators. Second, integrating insights of the preliminaryresults from these data and previous survey results, an updated survey was developed anddistributed to faculty, students, and administrative policymakers. Third, further follow-up focusgroups and individual interviews were conducted to explore participants’ feelings, both about thepresent FYS model and potential alternative FYS models that the COE at Penn

Conference Session

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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experiences for participating scholars to fulfill theirGCSP talent competency. The talent competency encourages engineering students who are partof the GCSP to engage in undergraduate research in an approved team, individual research, ordesign project with a university faculty member, focusing the research on one of the fourteenNAE grand challenges by completing an appropriately approved independent study projectfocusing on one of the four grand challenges’ themes (sustainability, security, health, and joy ofliving). This summer experience consisted of 15 students conducting research in labs for 25hours per week over a 10-week period with additional workshops and weekly hangout meetingswith the director of the GCSP and participating scholars. The

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fethiye Ozis, Carnegie Mellon University; Kelly Salyards P.E., Bucknell University; David A. Saftner, University of Minnesota Duluth; Tanya Kunberger, Florida Gulf Coast University

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area and not general or introductory engineering. These, among otherfactors, make designing an effective introduction to engineering courses challenging. Landis [1]recommends five course objectives for introduction to engineering courses: community building,professional development, academic development, personal development and orientation.Design projects apply to many of these. In community building, the team aspects of numerousprojects help students develop professional skills and build a support network for their collegeexperience. Teaching the engineering design process and engineering’s role in a better society isexcellent professional development. Productive interactions with peers and faculty, as well aslearning to prioritize important

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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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Jeffrey N. Phillips, Hanover College; Kathryn A. Lowe Schneider, Hanover College

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times during the term: Goal Setting, Student Involvement Fair, Mid-terms, End of Semester 2. Faculty Interview: each student selects a faculty member in area of interest to interview and present to the class 3. Advising Portfolio: review core curriculum and create a list of potential courses for the next term 4. Career Exploration and Alumni Field of Interest Interview: complete a career/interests inventory and conduct a group interview with an alumni who works in a field of potential interest 5. My Improvement/Implementation Plan: review and reflect on the first semester, explore two possible majors and two possible career area of interests and lay out future plan for improvement and explorationWith

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 2: Program Design

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University at Marion

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regional campuses, nor are they reported to the central campus. The objective of the first-year engineering curriculum is to provide an opportunity for students to explore engineering disciplines so that students can make informed decisions about their careers. So, these two courses achieve the goal of training these students for their second year of the degree program.5. Role of Administration: It was noted earlier that the regional campuses get limited funding to run the campus businesses. However, there is a process of submitting a budget to the central campus. Engineering coordinators submit the budget each year to the fiscal office. The purchases made for the lab supplies and equipment have to go through the university