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Approaches to K -12 Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

2006-2426: BUILDING INDUSTRY/EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS FORTOMORROW’S WORKFORCE - TECH CAREERS: "I AM THE FUTURE"Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board Ms. Wilkins is Vice President of the Maui Economic Development Board and is Program Director of its Women Technology Project. An experienced advocate for workplace equity, served as National President of the Business & Professional Women’s organization in 2001. Appointed by the Hawaii governor to two terms on the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, she was Commission Chair from 1996 - 2003. Page 11.297.1© American Society

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Promoting Scientific and Technological Literacy

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pam Newberry, Project Lead The Way; T. Richard Grimsley, Project Lead The Way; John Hansen, The University of Texas-Tyler; Anne Spence, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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immersing students in real-world engineering problems. Each ofthe eight challenging courses taken in conjunction with college-preparatory level academics isdesigned to prepare students for postsecondary studies in engineering and engineeringtechnology and other high tech, high wage careers. The courses are in alignment with thenational standards for mathematics, science, technology and English and use activities, projects,and problem-based learning with hands-on experiences to teach students the key knowledge andskills of engineering and technology-based careers.For the past eight years, the PLTW network has grown to encompass 1,300 schools in 45 states,including the District of Columbia. Over 175,000 students are currently enrolled in PLTWcourses

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Engineering in High School

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tammy VanDeGrift, University of Portland; Sheryl Burgstahler, University of Washington; Richard Ladner, University of Washington; Annemarie Poginy, University of Portland

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) and Accessible Technology Services at the University of Washington. DO-IT promotes the success of students with disabilities in postsecondary programs and careers, employing technology as an empowering too.Richard Ladner, University of Washington Richard E. Ladner, Boeing Professor in Computer Science and Engineering, graduated from St. Mary's College of California with a B.S. in 1965 and received a Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley in 1971, at which time he joined the faculty of the University of Washington. Since 1994, as part of the DO-IT Project, he has held a one week summer workshop for disabled high school students encouraging them to pursue college

Conference Session

Assessing Perceptions of Engineers and Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leroy Cox, University of Missouri-Rolla; Cassandra Elrod, University of Missouri-Rolla

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earliest encounters with the question, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” wehave identified ourselves in professions that are relatively familiar – doctor, lawyer, teacher,firefighter, etc. Perhaps this stems from the fact that we have a favorite teacher, or firefighting isperceived to be an exciting career. Careers in medicine and the legal profession have beenlauded via television – for almost as long as the medium has existed – as possessing theexcitement, as well as material and altruistic rewards, that one seeks from a career. Who wouldnot want to be involved in saving someone’s life, or bringing justice to someone who haswronged another – and make a lot of money doing it?Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the engineering

Conference Session

Promoting Scientific and Technological Literacy

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremy Ernst, North Carolina State University; Aaron Clark, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

unitthey taught. Through the logs, teachers reported on several different topics, including theirreaction to the unit, their students’ reactions to the unit, aspects of the unit they liked, and aspectsthey did not like.The study of engineering, mathematics, science, and technology-based content and theapplication of conceptual modeling, data-driven visualizations, physical modeling, andpresentations promote visual literacy. Visual and technical literacy maintain a significant role insuccessful knowledge and skill development in engineering and technology career paths. Dataand information collected from this project is beneficial to pre-engineering education and K-12outreach through the expansion of research and extension of knowledge. Research

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Engineering in High School

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Don Engelberg, Queensborough Community College; Cheryl Bluestone, Queensborough Community College; Amy Bieber, Queensborough Community College; James Valentino, Queensborough Community College; Patrick Wallach, Queensborough Community College; Joseph Goldenberg, Queensborough Community College; Clara Wajngurt, Queensborough Community College; Paul Marchese, Queensborough Community College

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Centers for Exploration and New Discovery) program. QCCTechASCEND was a project funded under that program to encourage high school students(mostly seniors with some juniors) to consider careers in science, technology, engineering andmathematics (STEM). Located at a large urban community college, the QCC TechASCENDproject put particular emphasis on technology, but attracted participants considering or willing toconsider other STEM fields.Over the course of three school years, from October 2002 through June 2005, nearly 200 highschool students from 22 high schools participated. Each of the seven groups of participants camefor approximately 30 sessions, each two hours long, devoted to hands-on exploration related tooptics in general, lasers, fiber

Conference Session

Approaches to K -12 Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Pelletier, Northern Essex Community College; Wayne Kibbe, Northern Essex Community College; Paul Chanley, Northern Essex Community College

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on STEM education in middle schools and high schools throughout theNortheast region of Massachusetts. The STEM Fellows Program was funded from theNortheast Network's grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Pipeline Fundwhich is administered by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education.The purpose of the Pipeline Fund is: • “to increase the number of Massachusetts students who participate in programs that support careers in fields related to mathematics, science, technology, and engineering; • to increase the number of qualified mathematics, technology, engineering, and science teachers in the Commonwealth; and, • to improve the mathematics, technology, engineering, and science educational offerings

Conference Session

Professional Development Programs for Teachers

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Hunter, Tennessee Technological University; Jessica Matson, Tennessee Technological University; Susan Elkins, Tennessee Technological University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

educational leadership from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Prior to her work in higher education, she spent 15 years as a middle school math teacher and high school career program administrator. Page 11.1017.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Preparing for Emerging Technologies: A Grassroots Approach to Enhancing K-12 EducationAbstractIn the summer of 2004, Tennessee Tech University joined a partnership that included five,mostly rural, Tennessee county school systems to assist them with the development andimplementation of a program called “Preparing for Emerging

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Promoting Scientific and Technological Literacy

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Ncube, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

High School Students in IndianaAbstractProject Lead The Way is a pre-engineering program designed to prepare students forpostsecondary engineering and engineering technology courses. PLTW courses utilize project-and problem-based learning strategies that encourage students to apply what they learn to real-life situations. At the middle school level the program is called Gateway to Technology.Gateway to Technology is project-based and designed with all students in mind and addressesnational standards in math, science and technology. One of the goals of the middle schoolcurriculum is to increase interest and awareness of female and minority students in technologyand related careers. Gateway to Technology also encourages increasing numbers of

Conference Session

Programs for High School Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara Christie, Loyola Marymount University

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department. Wefound funding to support our partnership from private corporations and foundations with similargoals; to improve the representation of African American, Latino, Native American, and femalesin engineering majors. SECOP focuses on introducing low income students to science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers and improving students’ contentknowledge in these topic areas. The goal of SECOP is to address the shortage of AfricanAmerican, Latino and Native American and female students studying science, mathematics,engineering, and technology at college level by introducing students to pre-engineering andadvanced mathematics classes early in their academic careers.The objectives of SECOP include:• increasing awareness of

Conference Session

Engineering in High School

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meetu Walia, Polytechnic University; EDWIN YU, Polytechnic University; Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic University; Magued Iskander, Polytechnic University; Noel Kriftcher, Polytechnic University

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CAREER award, Chi Epsilon (Civil Engineering Honor Society) Metropolitan District James M. Robbins Excellence in Teaching Award, and Polytechnic University Distinguished Teacher Award. Dr. Iskander’s research interests include Geotechnical modeling with transparent soils, foundation engineering, and urban geotechnology. He makes extenive uses of sensors and measurement systems in his research studies. Dr. Iskander has published 50 papers and supervised 6 doctoral students, 14 masters students, 6 undergraduate students, and 7 high school students. Page 11.1403.1Noel Kriftcher, Polytechnic University

Conference Session

Approaches to K -12 Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eugene Brown, Virginia Tech; Robert Kavetsky, Office of Naval Research; Robert L. Stiegler, NSWCDD; Peter N. Squire, NSWCDD; Juanita Jo Matkins, College of William and Mary; Gail Hardinge, College of William and Mary; John A. McLaughlin, McLauglin Associates

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base in the Navy’s Warfare Centers. He is a mechanical engineering graduate of Catholic University, and has worked in the fields of hypersonic aerodynamics, explosives, undersea warheads, and mine countermeasures.Robert L. Stiegler, NSWCDD ROBERT L. STIEGLER -- Mr. Stiegler is currently supporting the USMC Targeting and Engagement Systems and the Office of Naval Research, N-STAR initiative. His recent career experience has included service as a program manager for USMC science and technology programs, Science Advisor to the Commanding General, Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic, and Head, NAVSEA Combat Systems Safety and Engineering Division.Peter N. Squire, NSWCDD PETER N. SQUIRE

Conference Session

Programs for High School Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick Rousche, University of Illinois-Chicago; Michael Cho, University of Illinois-Chicago; Yang Dai, University of Illinois-Chicago; Hui Lu, University of Illinois-Chicago; J Hetling, University of Illinois-Chicago; jie liang, University of Illinois-Chicago; Susan McCormick, University of Illinois-Chicago; David Schneeweis, University of Illinois-Chicago; Richard Magin, University of Illinois-Chicago

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provide students with ahands-on Bioengineering experience. 2) To educate students about career opportunities inBioengineering. 3) To create institutional/departmental name recognition among localstudents and science teachers. 4) To educate science teachers about important Bioengineeringconcepts. 5) To develop students’ group communication and scientific presentation skills. 6)To develop students’ ability to apply the scientific method and analyze data, and 7) Toencourage family support of students’ scientific pursuits. In this paper we review comparativeassessment data from 3 successive years of offering the camp to local metropolitan areastudents.II. Introduction Bioengineering is a relatively modern discipline within engineering. Only

Conference Session

Ensuring Access to K - 12 Engineering Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amit Nimunkar, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin-Madison; GWEN EBERT, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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studies and b) how thesecourses work together to help students develop engineering skills. Assessment instrumentsincluded beginning, middle, and end-of-design experience questionnaires, videotapes of studentpresentations, and a reflective letter to their parents. Through the data collected, the paperanswers the following questions: a) Are real-life student design projects an effective means ofintegrating different courses? b) Did the real-life student design projects provide better studentunderstanding of engineering in general? c) Did the exercise of designing and presentingprojects, stimulate student interest in science and engineering careers? This pilot assessmentplan will be used to improve the program as well as to assess student learning

Conference Session

Assessing Perceptions of Engineers and Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olga Pierrakos, Virginia Tech; Michael Alley, Virginia Tech; Pavlos Vlachos, Virginia Tech

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

stimulates students to pursue careers inengineering and research. These goals can be accomplished by integrating research intoengineering education, serving to increase recruitment and retention, and enabling futureengineers to become society leaders. To pursue these goals, we have initiated an effort totranslate state-of-the-art research to the classroom by bridging the gap between research andeducation in a way that will reinvent and energize the classroom environment and motivate thestudents to become lifelong learners and contributors to societal needs through engineeringpractice. In this effort, we have placed particular emphasis on transferring research to groupsunderrepresented in engineering. This effort also encourages the students

Conference Session

Ensuring Access to K - 12 Engineering Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Ted Foster, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Dean Sheridan, Glen Elg High School, Howard County Public Schools, Maryland; Carolyn Parker, George Washington University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

2006-1255: LET IT ROLL WITH YESS!Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland-Baltimore County Taryn Bayles, Ph.D. is a Professor the Practice of Chemical Engineering in the Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Department at UMBC, where she teaches Introduction to Engineering Design and various Chemical Engineering courses. She has spent half of her career working in industry and the other half in academia. Over the last three years, she has received over $3M of NSF funding in Engineering Education & Outreach to develop hands-on curriculum to increase the interest, participation, recruitment, and retention of students in engineering and science. She has been recognized with several teaching

Conference Session

Promoting Scientific and Technological Literacy

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suzanne Soled, University of Cincinnati; Patricia McNerney, University of Cincinnati; Laura Koehl, University of Cincinnati; Kelly Obarski, University of Cincinnati; Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

college administration for 16 years prior to her enrollment at UC serving as Vice President for Student Development at Thomas More College for 10 years. She served for the three years as the Evaluation Coordinator for the STEP project.Kelly Obarski, University of Cincinnati KELLY J. OBARSKI, Doctoral Student in C & I Education/Technology, College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, UC. Along with teaching undergraduate and graduate education course work, Kelly is currently researching how participation in a NSF Fellowship affects undergraduate and graduate Fellows career choices once they leave the project. She serves as the Grant Coordinator for Project STEP.Anant

Conference Session

Professional Development Programs for Teachers

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Trenor, University of Houston; Jennifer Ruchhoeft, University of Houston; Frank Claydon, Unviersity of Houston; Stuart Long, University of Houston

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

teachers meaningfulengineering-related research experience that they can draw upon to educate their students aboutengineering career opportunities.To date, the UH-RET site has hosted 25 participants from 17 schools in nine independent schooldistricts, with another 14 participants expected in the summer of 2006. The diverse nature of theHouston community allows RET participants to subsequently reach a wide range of ethnic andsocio-economic groups, including numerous under-represented minorities. Teachers who haveparticipated teach a variety of subjects and levels, including courses in mathematics, physics,biology, chemistry, computing, and technology.Each teacher works closely with an engineering faculty member and graduate student(s) toconduct

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Programs for High School Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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June Marshall, St. Joseph's College; John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

2006-1725: ATTRACTING A DIVERSE SECONDARY EDUCATIONPOPULATION WITH PRE-ENGINEERING ADVENTURESJohn Marshall, University of Southern MaineJune Marshall, St. Joseph's College Page 11.260.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Attracting a Diverse Secondary Education Population with Pre-Engineering AdventuresIntroductionToo few high school students understand that a technical career path can genuinely beexciting and neat. Some have the short-term view that good paying jobs are plentiful, sowhy take the really difficult courses. Many sell their own abilities short and convincethemselves that it is too difficult a

Conference Session

Programs for High School Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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P. Ruby Mawasha, Wright State University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Wright State University; Paul Lam, University of Akron

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, andhaving fun. The presentation ends with a question and answer session which generally turns outto be very positive in terms of interaction among the administrative group and the parents. The session on admission emphasized that, every student seeking admission should submit Page 11.293.6an application. Students were guided through admission requirements which include applicationfees, SAT scores, letters of recommendations and transcripts. Later, they are helped to completeand return the application on time.Workshop-B WSU has an active career services center which provides students information on the variousjob opportunities

Conference Session

Standards Based Approaches to K -12 Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sara Titus, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; John Raczek, University of Maryland-College Park; Bruce Jarrell, University of Maryland School of Medicine; Carolyn Parker, George Washington University; Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Julia Ross, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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below. Page 11.1463.5I am aware of career opportunities in engineering and technology Post Pre Strongly Agree 0 Strongly Disagree 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00I have confidence in my ability to solve challenging problems Post Pre 0 Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree 1.00 1.50

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Assessing Perceptions of Engineers and Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sharon Kurpius-Robinson, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University

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, which assessed the roleof counselors in introducing DET careers to the high school students, were designed only forhigh school teachers. These four items also included an additional response option, “don’tknow”.Respondent Sample. The final version was posted on a website and mailed to 27 school districtsthroughout Arizona. The sample was a good representation of the target population covering adiverse array of science teachers in terms of their teaching experiences and the socioeconomicstatus of the schools they are teaching at. The sample included only the science teachers becausescience teachers are more likely to teach DET concepts in K-12 classrooms. Compared to theother content areas science is the only content with The National Science

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Assessing Perceptions of Engineers and Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reginald Hobbs, Tufts University; Nataliia Perova, Tufts University; Igor Verner, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology; Chris Rogers, Tufts University

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think that use of technology in 17 47 (5)the classroom is helpful for your 29 (4)understanding of a science subject? 12 (3) 12 (2)2. To what extend do hands-on activities 18 56 (5)interest you? 44 (4)3. Do you think that learning math and 18 89 (5)science in high school is important for 11 (4)your future career?Post-QuestionnaireTABLE 2

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Professional Development Programs for Teachers

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelly Bradley, University of Kentucky; Janet Lumpp, University of Kentucky

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2006-1440: MATH AND SCIENCE ACROSS THE BOARD: CONNECTINGPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO CLASSROOM PRACTICES VIA ANEMBEDDED RESEARCH INITIATIVEJanet Lumpp, University of Kentucky Janet Lumpp is an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Kentucky. She received her B.S.Met.E. and M.S.Met.E. degrees at Purdue University and a Ph.D. at The University of Iowa in Materials Engineering. As part of her NSF CAREER Award, she developed the concept of KEEP using microelectronics as a theme in math and science education and implemented the circuit project in middle school and high school classrooms. Dr. Lumpp teaches courses on electronic packaging, lasers, and

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Approaches to K -12 Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carolyn Vallas, University of Virginia; Larry Richards, University of Virginia; Anaïs Miodek, University of Virginia

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Introduction to Engineering: An OverviewStudies have long shown the importance of introducing students to the exciting potential ofengineering at an early age, especially those groups that continue to be underrepresented inengineering (women, African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans).1, 2 A student’seventual recruitment to an academic track or career in engineering is largely dependent on thestudent having developed positive associations with the field during or prior to high-school. 3This can be difficult since opportunities to experience the exciting aspects of applied engineeringthrough interactive design projects are not always included in middle and high-school curriculumin the United States.4The Introduction to Engineering program (ITE

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Approaches to K -12 Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming; Dennis Coon, University of Wyoming; Paul Crips, Laramie Middle School; John Pierre, University of Wyoming

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as well aspotential students not being aware of the engineering career field. We have met this challengewith a variety of awareness and recruiting programs. A common thread in these efforts is ahands-on laboratory program in digital design fundamentals. This program exposes students tothe exciting world of engineering, Boolean logic, and fundamental design principles. This lowcost program consists of a series of theory modules coupled with a hands-on laboratorycomponent. We have purposely developed laboratory modules using low cost, readily availablecomponents and test equipment. This approach has been used for the past five years with amiddle school girls program, science and engineering summer programs for high school juniorsand seniors, K

Conference Session

Approaches to K -12 Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Eschenbach, Humboldt State University; James H. Johnson, Howard University; Chris Brus, University of Iowa; Dan Giammar, Washington University; Bette Grauer, McPherson High School; Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Liesl Hotaling, Stevens Institute of Technology; Gbekeloluwa Oguntimein, Morgan State University; Steven Safferman, Michigan State University; Tim Wentling, National Center for Supercomputing Applications

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2006-2612: TRANSFORMING K-12 EDUCATION VIA THE COLLABORATIVELARGE-SCALE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS NETWORK FORENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH (CLEANER) PROJECTElizabeth Eschenbach, Humboldt State University Beth Eschenbach is department chair and professor of Environmental Resources Engineering at Humboldt State University. Beth left civil engineering as an undergraduate at UC Santa Cruz, and graduated with honors in mathematics and in psychology. She obtained her MS and PhD at Cornell in Environmental and Water Resources Systems Engineering. She completed a postdoc at the Center for Advanced Decision Support in Water and Environmental Systems (CADSWES) at UC Boulder. Beth’s career goals include increasing

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Assessing Perceptions of Engineers and Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Thompson, University of South Carolina; Jed Lyons, University of South Carolina

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

citizens choosing careers in STEM disciplines isdeclining1. This trend is apparent across the general population as well as withunderrepresented minority groups2.This lack of participation in STEM fields by such a large segment of the generalpopulation is an issue of critical importance, especially in light of our country’sadvancing reliance on technology. These issues arise at the same time that theimportance of STEM fields on national prosperity and security are becoming increasinglyevident3. This leads to a series of questions related to why United States citizens are notchoosing careers in STEM disciplines and what can be done to address the underlyingissues that create this situation.LiteratureMany of the attitudes that adults have toward

Conference Session

Assessing K - 12 Engineering Education Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary Ybarra, Duke University; Paul Klenk, Duke University; Glenda Kelly, Duke University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

-12engineering outreach at a research university. First, the requirement of committed faculty Page 11.1341.2members who are dedicated to the mission K-12 engineering outreach programs. Second, thefaculty members’ careers must benefit from the outreach activities. Third, the institution mustgenuinely support these activities. These conditions suggest an important question addressed inthis paper is: Are the necessary conditions for successful K-12 engineering outreach orthogonalto the mission of research extensive universities?There is significant institutional change taking place at several research extensive universitieswith respect to K-12 engineering

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Assessing K - 12 Engineering Education Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donna Barrett, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

strategies. Page 11.247.8 Increase in content knowledge; exposure to real life examples of STEM research and careers SWEPT Theory of Impact Professional Learning Community Increasing student achievement Instruction on best practices (inquiry, problem based learning) Immersion in rich, inquiry learning environment In general, the evaluation of teacher professional development has its own set of uniquechallenges. Guskey20 proposes a 5 level model for