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GIFTS II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Patrick Thornton, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #49771GIFTS: Using Robotic Arm Project to Introduce Students to EngineeringDesign Through Experiential LearningMr. Patrick Thornton, New Jersey Institute of Technology Patrick Thornton works at NJIT as the Director of Robotics. Currently teaching and developing lab modules for the Fundamentals of Engineering and Design course to set up students for continued success at NJIT.Dr. Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Jaskirat Sodhi is interested in first-year engineering curriculum design and recruitment, retention and success of engineering students. He is the coordinator of ENGR101, an application

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Full Papers III

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Rachel Anne Smith, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Aileen Hentz PhD, University of Maryland, College Park; Thaddeus Hill, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

Paper ID #49831Full Paper: Network-based Reflection to Support First-year Engineering StudentsRachel Anne Smith, Iowa State University of Science and Technology Rachel A. Smith is Associate Professor of student affairs and higher education in the School of Education at Iowa State University. She currently serves as the school’s Director of Graduate Education. She earned her PhD and MS in Higher Postsecondary Education from Syracuse University and holds a BA in history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Aileen Hentz PhD, University of Maryland, College Park Aileen N. Hentz has over twenty years of experience working as

Conference Session

WIP I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Laura Albrant, Michigan Technological University; Leo C. Ureel II, Michigan Technological University; Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University

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FYEE 2025

Cognitive and Learning Sciences at Michigan Technological University. He has worked extensively in the field of educational software development. His research interests include intelligent learning environments, computer science education, and Artificial IntelligenceDr. Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University Dr. Lynn Albers is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering of the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science at Hofstra University. Her previous academic contribution was as one of the founding five faculty/staff at Campbell University, helping the newly formed School of Engineering grow and establish roots in the community. A proponent of Hands-On Activities in the classroom and during out-of

Conference Session

WIP II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Timothy Duane Reedy, University of Maryland, College Park; David Tomblin, University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

Work-in-Progress Paper: FYEE 2025: ID 49770 Engineering Culture: Ideologies, Mindsets, and InfrastructureAbstract:This paper uses a critical Science and Technology Studies (STS) lens to explore how educationalinfrastructure shapes power dynamics in engineering education. By examining how builtenvironments influence identity and belonging, the authors highlight how infrastructure cansustain or challenge exclusionary norms.Introduction:Engineering culture and ideology powerfully shape education [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], yet theinfluence of physical spaces in reinforcing or challenging these forces is often overlooked. Usinga critical STS lens, this study examines how infrastructure—lecture halls, labs, makerspaces—communicates

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Full Papers III

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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FYEE 2025

don’t consistently self-report leveragingthese habits significantly more across the board. For this reason, I believe there remains anongoing need for continued development related to best practices in how to engage students inentrepreneurial mindset growth and development throughout the engineering curriculum. Oureducational community should embrace opportunities to reinforce these habits as much as wecan to best prepare our engineering students to live up to the title of “problem-solver” that oursociety has placed on them.References[1] Georgia Tech, “College of Engineering - Home,” College of Engineering | Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, GA, https://coe.gatech.edu/ (accessed May 16, 2025).[2] Virginia Tech, “College of

Conference Session

GIFTS I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Mirna Mattjik, Colorado School of Mines; Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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FYEE 2025

Paper ID #49808GIFTS: Role-playing in Service of Developing Psychological Safety in TeamsProf. Mirna Mattjik, Colorado School of Mines Mirna Mattjik, is Director of the Mines Grand Challenges Scholars Program and Teaching Associate Professor in the Engineering, Design, and Society Department. She is also affiliated with the University Scholars and Honors Program and the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Department. Her educational background spans industrial technology, international political economy, project management, and leadership. Pursuing her doctorate, her research centers on educational equity in higher

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

A Hands-on STEM Enrichment Activity to Promote Engineering to High School StudentsAbstractThis full paper discusses a workshop designed to enrich and explore career options for high school students.It has become a norm for higher education institutions to partner with local schools to provide a diverserange of opportunities for students to explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math(STEM). Facilitating conversations early on in high school about college majors, identifying specific areasof interest, setting career goals and roadmaps and building pathways for successful careers have becomecritical for student success. Due to a lack of understanding of engineering applications

Conference Session

GIFTS II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Dante Charles Scalfi, Northeastern University; Turner Marks; Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Northeastern University; Leila Keyvani, Northeastern University at Oakland

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

Cornerstone of Engineering (GE 1501/1502) introduces students to the technologies and soft skillsrequired to succeed not only as a student, but more importantly as an engineer. These foundationalcourses introduce C++, MATLAB, and Arduino integrated circuits, culminating in themed finalprojects that emphasize user interaction and data visualization. Currently, many First-YearEngineering instructors exclusively rely on the Arduino IDE, a C++-based application, forprogramming integrated circuits like Arduino microcontrollers. This preference stems from theabundance of example code and user-friendly walkthroughs available, which accommodate thediverse skill levels of FYE students.However, the Arduino IDE's limitations in graphical user

Conference Session

GIFTS I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Becca Kiriazes, Catholic University of America

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FYEE 2025

, "Scavenger Hunt Activity to Reinforce EngineeringFundamentals," in Collaborative Active Learning, C.-T. Chang, G. Kidman, and M. Y. Tee, Eds.Singapore: Palgrave Macmillan, 2022,[8] S. MacNamara and R. A. Svetz, "Hidden in Plain Sight: Campus Scavenger Hunt to TeachStructures and Technology to Architects," in Proc. 2013 ASEE Annu. Conf. Expo., Jun. 23,2013, pp. 23-659.[9] M. Swenty, K. Caple D'Alessandro, and B. Dymond, "A scavenger hunt to connect theas-built world to structural engineering theory," in Proc. 123rd ASEE Annu. Conf. Expo., NewOrleans, LA, USA, Jun. 26–29, 2016, pp. 1–16.[10] A. Mainka and G. Kollotzek, "How a Scavenger Hunt App Can Increase the Relatedness toYour University."[11] M. Polmear, N. J. Hunsu, D. R. Simmons, O. P. Olaogun

Conference Session

Full Papers II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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

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FYEE 2025

Paper ID #49775Full Paper: Characterizing Conflicts in Student Design Teams in an IntroductoryEngineering CourseDr. Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware Haritha Malladi is an Assistant Professor of Civil and 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

Conference Session

GIFTS II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Philip Reid Brown, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Ashley Joyce Mont, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Katie Barillas, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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FYEE 2025

motivation, computer programming pedagogy, and faculty pedagogical development.Dr. Ashley Joyce Mont, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Dr. Ashley Joyce Mont is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Office of Undergraduate Education in the School of Engineering at Rutgers University. She received her BS in Biomedical Engineering from Rutgers University and her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Dr. Mont teaches first-year engineering courses that emphasize data-driven design, computational thinking, and technical communication. She assisted with the course development of a two-course sequence for first-year students centered on hands-on projects, MATLAB programming, 3D

Conference Session

GIFTS II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Ashley Joyce Mont, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Philip Reid Brown, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Katie Barillas, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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FYEE 2025

Paper ID #49790(GIFTS) Designing for Daily Life: Open-Ended 3D Modeling in First YearEngineeringDr. Ashley Joyce Mont, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Dr. Ashley Joyce Mont is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Office of Undergraduate Education in the School of Engineering at Rutgers University. She received her BS in Biomedical Engineering from Rutgers University and her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Dr. Mont teaches first-year engineering courses that emphasize data-driven design, computational thinking, and technical communication. She assisted with the

Conference Session

GIFTS I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Lee Kemp Rynearson, Campbell University

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FYEE 2025

Paper ID #49817GIFTS: Quick Assessment of Course Topics’ Impact in First-Year EngineeringSeminarsDr. Lee Kemp Rynearson, Campbell University Lee Rynearson an Associate Professor of Engineering at Campbell University. He received a B.S. and M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2008 and earned his PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University in 2016. FYEE 2025 Conference: University of Maryland - College Park, Maryland Jul 27 GIFTS: Rapid Assessment of Course Topics’ Impact in First-Year Engineering SeminarsIntroductionThis GIFTS paper discusses

Conference Session

WORKSHOP I: Integrating Service Learning into First-Year Engineering Courses: A Hands-On Workshop

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Northeastern University; Brian Patrick O'Connell, Northeastern University; Anne Shea, Northeastern University; Kennedy Gallagher, Northeastern University

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FYEE 2025

. This pedagogical approach allows engineeringstudents to apply theoretical principles to real-world challenges while developing crucialprofessional skills that traditional classroom settings alone cannot cultivate [4]. Throughservice-learning, future engineers learn to navigate the complex social, ethical, and culturaldimensions of technical problems, skills increasingly demanded by employers and essential forcreating inclusive technological solutions [3]. The collaborative nature of community partnershipsalso enhances engineers' communication abilities across disciplines and with non-technicalstakeholders, fostering empathy and user-centered design thinking [5]. For instance, first-yearengineering students working on robotics projects with

Conference Session

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

research should examine long-term outcomes and explorediverse institutional contexts to further validate and expand these insights.References[1] American Society for Engineering Education, “Profiles of Engineering and Engineering Technology,” 2019, Washington, DC, 2020.[2] American Society for Engineering Education, “Profiles of Engineering and Engineering Technology,” 2023, Washington, DC, 2024.[3] A. Tuladhar, C. Queener, J. L. Mondisa, and C. Okwudire, “Informal community spaces, mentoring and representation: unpacking factors that influence African American engineering undergraduates,” Int. J. Mentoring Coaching Educ., vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 317-338, 2021.[4] Astin, A. W. (1993). What matters in college (Vol. 9

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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

Engineering Education, Engineering and Engineering Technology by the Numbers, 2023. Washington, DC: ASEE, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://ira.asee.org/by-the-numbers/[9] J. E. Marcia, “Development and validation of ego-identity status,” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, vol. 3, no. 5, pp. 551–558, 1966.[10] A. Godwin, “The development of a measure of engineering identity,” in Proc. ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2016.[11] R. L. Kajfez, “Motivating factors in engineering: A qualitative exploration of student pathways,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 106, no. 2, pp. 245–272, Apr. 2017.[12] R. E. Mayer, Multimedia Learning, 2nd ed. Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge Univ. Press, 2009.

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Full Papers I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Saloome Motavas, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Fatimah Mahmood, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

was associated with improved student outcomes and increased confidence with thecourse material. However, further investigation is needed to explore linguistic support strategiesthat may enhance students’ comprehension of complex programming problems. Our integrativeapproach can be adapted to other programming courses or related engineering topics. It may alsohelp improve students’ problem-solving and technical communication skills in areas such asmathematics and physics.References[1] M. Butler and M. Morgan, "Learning challenges faced by novice programming students studying high level and low feedback concepts," in Proc. Ascilite Singapore 2007 ICT: Providing Choices for Learners and Learning, Singapore: Nanyang Technological

Conference Session

Full Papers I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Aleia Frye, University of Pittsburgh; Scott Streiner, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

ethical skills to make decisions that affect the overall welfareof the public [1]. Historically, ethics education has not been implemented into engineeringcurriculum, but recently, there has been a greater emphasis on including ethics education intostandard engineering curriculum [2]. Many argue that engineers need to not only have the skillsto handle technological issues, but also humanistic and social issues as well. While some formsof engineering ethics education have already been implemented, there have been some systemicbarriers, such as disengagement in course material, that cause ethics education to be superficiallyeffective [2]. This brings into question whether ethics education truly improves a student’s moralintuitions, and how ethics

Conference Session

Full Papers IV

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Anne Marguerite McAlister, University of Virginia; Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia; Emily Wang, University of Virginia; William Harry Keenan, University of Virginia

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FYEE 2025

introductoryengineering courses. Topics fall under categories of communication, design, global interest,engineering profession, professional skills, math skills, academic success, and engineeringspecific technology and tools. We extend upon this work, with the goal of identifying what iscurrently being taught in such courses. Importantly, although our work extends the conversation,it does not directly address what should be taught in introductory engineering courses.We used syllabi from introductory engineering courses across the US to help understand thelandscape of such courses. A syllabus is a document that (ideally) outlines, at a high level,expectations for the course, including learning outcomes, methods of assessment, and coursepolicies [5]. While

Conference Session

WORKSHOP I: First-Year Engineering Forums: Planning & Organizing Idea-Sharing Sessions with Program Stakeholders to Increase Collaboration and Mutually Beneficial Relationships

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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

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FYEE 2025

Education from Ohio State University and her MS and BS in Biomedical Engineering from Wright State University. ´Dr. Juan David Ortega Alvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ´ Juan David Ortega Alvarez is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech and a Courtesy Affiliate Professor at Universidad EAFIT. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University and an M.S. in Process Engineering and Energy Technology from Hochschule Bremerhaven. With over 10 years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, Juan also has more than 6 years of professional experience as a practicing engineer

Conference Session

Full Papers II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Matthew Patrick Paul, University of Maryland, College Park

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FYEE 2025

Paper ID #49778Full Paper: Leveraging real-time testing data to assess and predict studentsuccess in a team-based first-year engineering design projectMr. Matthew Patrick Paul, University of Maryland, College Park Matthew Paul is a Ph.D. student in Risk and Reliability Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he also earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has been a teaching assistant in the Keystone Program for two years, serving as an undergraduate teaching fellow for one and a half years and as a graduate teaching assistant for one semester. In this role, he has led and

Conference Session

WORKSHOP I: Designing Active Learning Activities with Ethics in Mind, and Body (no matter if this is a fundamental principles class or an ethics-as-a-stand alone class, or any class in-between)

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Nicole Farkas Mogul, University of Maryland, College Park; David Tomblin, University of Maryland, College Park; Timothy Duane Reedy, University of Maryland, College Park

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FYEE 2025

Paper ID #49785Workshop: Designing Active Learning Activities with Ethics in Mind, andBody (no matter if this is a fundamental principles class or an ethics-as-a-standalone class, or any class in-between)Dr. Nicole Farkas Mogul, University of Maryland, College Park Nicole Mogul is a professor of engineering ethics and Science, Technology and Society at the University of Maryland, College Park.Dr. David Tomblin, University of Maryland, College Park David is the director of the Science, Technology and Society program at the University of Maryland, College Park. He works with STEM majors on the ethical and social dimensions of

Conference Session

WIP I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Todd R Hamrick, West Virginia University; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Atheer Almasri, West Virginia University; Carter Hulcher, West Virginia University; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Susie Huggins, West Virginia University; Akua B. Oppong-Anane, West Virginia University; WenJuan Mo, West Virginia University

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FYEE 2025

computer systems analyst at the U.S. Department of Energy, where she managed technical projects and collaborated with engineering teams to support energy research. With over 30 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Hensel has taught courses in mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, and engineering technology. She has secured more than $6.5 million in funding to advance STEM education research, led major program development initiatives, and held multiple administrative leadership positions. Her contributions have been recognized through numerous awards for excellence in teaching, advising, research, and service.Dr. Atheer Almasri, West Virginia University Dr. Almasri is currently a teaching

Conference Session

GIFTS II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Joseph A Lyon, University of Notre Dame; Andrew Charles Bartolini, University of Notre Dame

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FYEE 2025

, and J. A. Olivares, “Why Do Students Enroll in AP CSP?,” in 2021 Research on Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology, RESPECT 2021 - Conference Proceedings, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2021. doi: 10.1109/RESPECT51740.2021.9620546.[4] J. A. Lyon and A. J. Magana, “The use of engineering model-building activities to elicit computational thinking : A design-based research study,” Journal of Engineering Education, pp. 1–23, 2021, doi: 10.1002/jee.20372.[5] A. J. Magana, M. L. Falk, and M. J. Reese Jr., “Introducing Discipline-Based Computing in Undergraduate Engineering Education,” ACM Transactions on Computing Education, vol. 13, no

Conference Session

WIP II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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David Kriesberg, University of Maryland College Park; Evan Hutzell, University of Maryland College Park; Richard Blanton, University of Maryland College Park

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FYEE 2025

Design.Evan Hutzell, University of Maryland College Park Evan Hutzell is the Operations Manager for Terrapin Works, a sub-unit of the Engineering Information Technology Department of the Clark School of Engineering. He directly manages the Advanced Fabrication Lab (AFL) which manufactures projects for students faculty and staff, and the Rapid Prototyping Center (RPC) which educates students on 3D printing, laser cutting and more, and provides them with resources to work on class and personal projects.Mr. Richard Blanton, University of Maryland College Park FYEE 2025 Conference: University of Maryland - College Park, Maryland Jul 27 Work In Progress: Makerspaces as Catalysts for First-Year Belonging and

Conference Session

WIP I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Evelyn Walters, Temple University; Laura Riggio, Temple University; Cory Budischak, Temple University

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FYEE 2025

attrition, especially for historicallyunderrepresented groups who arrive with lower STEM self-efficacy and self-confidence.Traditional grading practices in higher education are being increasingly scrutinized as systemswhich perpetuate systemic inequalities by conflating the outcome of learning with behaviorsexhibited in the process of learning [2]. Alternative grading practices which includespecifications grading, standards-based grading, and ungrading have begun to be more widelyadopted in STEM courses [3], [4], [5]. However, there is a need to measure the efficacy of theseinterventions [6].MotivationENGR 1101: Introduction to Engineering and Engineering Technology and ENGR 1102:Engineering Problem Solving are cornerstone courses for all first

Conference Session

WIP II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Olukemi O. Akintewe, University of South Florida

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

, identity interference, or mixed-match pairing, all of which can lead to negativepsychosocial consequences [11-14].The correlation between mentorship outcomes and persistence in engineering is poorlyunderstood. Recommendations in a report from National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, andMedicine (NASEM), The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM (Science, Technology,Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine), include, “Scholars should make greater use of studydesigns that allow for causal and longitudinal inferences, paying particular attention to theantecedents, processes, correlates, and outcomes within effective mentoring relationships inSTEMM to determine the effects of mentorship on persistence and success in STEMM as well ason the STEMM

Conference Session

WIP I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Atheer Almasri, West Virginia University; Todd R Hamrick, West Virginia University; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Akua B. Oppong-Anane, West Virginia University; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Carter Hulcher, West Virginia University

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FYEE 2025

WIP: Measuring Student Engagement in Simulated Excel Instruction — Methodological Limitations and Future DirectionsIntroductionProficiency in Microsoft Excel is a foundational skill in engineering education as it enablesstudents to process large amounts of data, perform calculations, and engage in problem solvingacross diverse technical problems. Many first-year engineering programs include spreadsheetinstruction in the programs to boost students’ computational and analytical thinking skills [1],[2]. However, instructional scalability remains a challenge, particularly when attempting todeliver uniform instruction to a large and diverse population of students. This study contributesto addressing this challenge by

Conference Session

GIFTS I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Kathleen A Harper, Case Western Reserve University; Kurt Rhoads, Case Western Reserve University

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FYEE 2025

Paper ID #49764GIFT: Formative Lecture Quizzes to Help Students Improve Their UnderstandingDr. Kathleen A Harper, Case Western Reserve University Kathleen A. Harper is the assistant director of the Roger E. Susi First-year Engineering Experience at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). She received her M. S. in physics and B. S. in electrical engineering and applied physics from CWRU and her Ph. D. in physics, specializing in physics education research, from The Ohio State University.Dr. Kurt Rhoads, Case Western Reserve University Kurt Rhoads, Ph.D., P.E. is the faculty director of the Roger E. Susi First-Year Engineering

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Full Papers IV

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova, West Virginia University; Daniel Mackin Freeman, University of Washington; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University

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FYEE 2025

Full Paper: The impact of the ACCESS program on recruiting cybersecurity students and fostering their academic success and career prospects1. IntroductionCybersecurity is crucial in protecting individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure frommalicious cyberattacks that can lead to severe financial losses and operational disruptions.Securing key sectors such as healthcare, energy, and government systems is essential for nationalsecurity. However, a global shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals persists, withnearly 500,000 job openings in the U.S. [1]. As reliance on technology grows and cyber threatsbecome more complex, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals is