Tran, V., & McCall, C. J., & Kali, M. B. (2025, June), The Intersection of Mindfulness and Hand Sketching: Developing Problem-Solving Skills in Engineering Students  Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition , Montreal, Quebec, Canada . 10.18260/1-2--57243

\bibitem{asee_peer_57243}
  Tran, V., \& McCall, C. J., \& Kali, M. B. (2025, June), \emph{The Intersection of Mindfulness and Hand Sketching: Developing Problem-Solving Skills in Engineering Students}
  Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition , Montreal, Quebec, Canada .
  10.18260/1-2--57243

Vanessa Tran, Cassandra J McCall, and Maimuna Begum Kali.  "The Intersection of Mindfulness and Hand Sketching: Developing Problem-Solving Skills in Engineering Students".  2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition , Montreal, Quebec, Canada , 2025, June.  ASEE Conferences, 2025.  https://peer.asee.org/57243 Internet.  23 Aug, 2025

\bibitem{asee_peer_57243}
  Vanessa Tran, Cassandra J McCall, and Maimuna Begum Kali.
  "The Intersection of Mindfulness and Hand Sketching: Developing Problem-Solving Skills in Engineering Students".
  \emph{2025 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition , Montreal, Quebec, Canada , 2025, June}.
  ASEE Conferences, 2025.
  https://peer.asee.org/57243 Internet.  23 Aug, 2025

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TY  - CPAPER
AB  - This literature review examines the potential integration of mindfulness practices and hand sketching into engineering education to enhance problem-solving skills. Engineering students face intense academic demands, often leaving little time for activities that support mental health and creativity. While mindfulness and sketching have been individually studied for their benefits in reducing stress, improving focus, and fostering creativity, limited research has explored their combined application in engineering education. This review synthesizes existing literature on these practices' cognitive, interpersonal, and intrapersonal benefits, offering insights into how they may collectively address gaps in traditional engineering curricula.
Mindfulness practices such as mindful breathing, observation, and reflection promote emotional regulation, sustained focus, and resilience under pressure. Concurrently, hand sketching facilitates spatial visualization, creative exploration, and effective communication, making it a valuable tool in problem-solving contexts. These practices offer a synergistic approach by fostering clarity and creativity, helping students navigate complex engineering challenges with greater cognitive flexibility and emotional stability. 
The paper explores the theoretical frameworks of their benefits and identifies potential challenges, such as students’ resistance to nontraditional methods and the need for faculty training. By presenting a comprehensive analysis of the existing evidence, this review advocates for an approach to engineering education that prepares students to meet the technical and interpersonal demands of modern professional environments.
AU  - Vanessa Tran
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CY  - Montreal, Quebec, Canada 
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