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2009 GSW

Authors

Kendrick Aung; Ryan Underdown P.E.

Technology) for female highschool students under the sponsorship of Texas Higher Education Certification Board and LamarCollege of Education and Human Development and College of Engineering. The summer campis intended to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related topicsand increased awareness of STEM-related careers to the female students who are under-represented in these disciplines in colleges and universities. Two of the faculty members fromCollege of Engineering took part in the summer camp, teaching robotics, engineering, and otherSTEM related topics to the students. This paper describes the experience of the faculty membersin conducting these classes as well as lessons learned from these camps that might be useful

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2009 GSW

Authors

Kenneth W. Van Treuren

Copyright © 2009, American Society for Engineering Education – “Bayless Grant Focuses on Math, Science Instruction” • $1.5 Million for teacher training in science and math – “Gustavus Awarded $1 Million Grant” • For outreach to high school science teachers • Education – ‘IBM Forum Seeks to Boost Number of Hispanics Pursuing Technology Careers” • Embrace/use Technology But not curious Interested in How it works – “Tigard Students go Hands-on with Physics” • Phun with Physics outreach – “Conference exposes Girls to Math and Science Careers” • Celebrating Women in Mathematics and Science Conference • Innovative

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2009 GSW

Authors

Mariah S. Hahn

students think andapproach problems relative to their natural science colleagues. Due to this, the chemicalengineering department of Texas A&M has introduced a new course in biology whichemphasizes student ability to apply biological concepts to solving engineering problems. Resultsfrom survey evaluation of student ability to apply learned biotechnology concepts to newproblems indicates that the application oriented approach to teaching biotechnology concepts iseffective and should be further developed. IntroductionThe next generation of chemical engineers will be expected to have an understanding of basicbiotechnology concepts. Even students entering careers in more traditional chemical

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2009 GSW

Authors

Robert Fithen

students think andapproach problems relative to their natural science colleagues. Due to this, the chemicalengineering department of Texas A&M has introduced a new course in biology whichemphasizes student ability to apply biological concepts to solving engineering problems. Resultsfrom survey evaluation of student ability to apply learned biotechnology concepts to newproblems indicates that the application oriented approach to teaching biotechnology concepts iseffective and should be further developed. IntroductionThe next generation of chemical engineers will be expected to have an understanding of basicbiotechnology concepts. Even students entering careers in more traditional chemical

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2009 GSW

Authors

Dr. Lynn Peterson; Dr. Carter Tiernan; Lynard Broussard

engineering departments and groups at UT Arlington.Since their initial development, the purpose of the Engineering Summer Programs has been tointroduce pre-college students to engineering in a fun and exciting way that creates and increasesthe interest of these students and encourages them to consider degrees and careers inengineering. Since UT Arlington is home to the most diverse engineering program in NorthTexas, the College of Engineering presents all of these engineering areas to the campers in thesummer camps which gives a broad picture of what engineering can be. By holding the campson the UT Arlington campus the College is also able to showcase the campus and its greatamenities to these potential future UT Arlington engineering students

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2009 GSW

Authors

James (“Jim”) R. Morgan; Luciana R. Barroso

supportive leadership for change and have an openness to improvement because itis required, especially if schools are not meeting Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) required byNCLB. How that support and openness are manifested vary. However, for genuine improvementand success at reformation, schools have to have a continuous “learning” stance [11] regardless ofoutside mandates to meet the needs of the ever-changing knowledge and skills needed to maketoday’s youth not only successful in academics, but successful in their careers and as citizens.Trust and respect are the foundations of creating any community. Yet, these conditions do notsimply manifest themselves. They have to be consciously cultivated. Additionally, expertise hasto be cultivated