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K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy S. Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University and Harpeth Hall School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-4502: K-CAREER DIRECTIONS FOR WOMENDr. Stacy S. Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University and Harpeth Hall School Stacy Klein-Gardner’s career focuses on K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, particularly as it relates to increasing interest and participation by females. Klein-Gardner serves as the Director of the Center for STEM Education for Girls at the Harpeth Hall School in Nashville, Tenn. Here, she leads professional development opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for K-12 teachers and works to identify and disseminate best practices from suc- cessful K-12, and university and corporate STEM programs for females. This center also leads

Conference Session

Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joan Barth, Univerity of Alabama; Beth Todd, University of Alabama; Dee Goldston, University of Alabama; R.E. Guadagno, University of Alabama

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

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Factors Impacting Engineering Career Choices, Including Engaging Families

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Boynton P.E., Virginia Tech; Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3769: ENGINEERING AS A CAREER CHOICE AMONG RU-RAL APPALACHIAN STUDENTSMr. Matthew Boynton P.E., Virginia Tech Matthew Boynton is a doctoral student in the Engineering Education Department at Virginia Tech. Before entering Virginia Tech, he earned a B.S. and M.S. in civil and environmental engineering, and an Ed.S in instructional leadership from Tennessee Technological University. His engineering work experience includes work within a rural telecommunications service provider and an environmental consulting firm. While working toward his M.S. and Ed.S, Boynton worked with the Extended Education Department at Tennessee Technological University teaching Project Lead the Way engineering courses in rural high

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Engaging Families and Exciting Girls with Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan M. Caley Opsal, Illinois Valley Community College; Dorene M. Perez, Illinois Valley Community College; James A. Gibson, Illinois Valley Community College; Rose Marie Lynch, Illinois Valley Community College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

- tional Science Foundation grant #0802505, was PI for NSF grant #0501885, and served as a consultant on NSF grants at Moraine Valley and Sinclair Community Colleges. She served as co-leader of IVCC’s Tech Prep and Partnerships for College and Career Success teams. Prior to teaching, she served five years as a CAD manager in industry.James A Gibson, Illinois Valley Community College JIM GIBSON, Program Director/Instructor of Electronics at IVCC, is Principal Investigator for NSF grant #1003730 , Co-PI for NSF grant #0802505 and was co-PI for NSF grant #0501885. He has extensive in- dustrial experience. In 2005, he was named Outstanding Faculty by the National Association of Industrial Technology. He holds an M.S. and

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Dale Bremmer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

: Teachers’ Use of Digital Resources in STEM Teaching,completed by a well-known national research organization [21]. Teachers need new models tosee the transformative powers of non-textual digital resources in their classrooms. Unfortunately,studies indicate that traditional approaches to in-service training for teachers (usually of the “halfday workshop” variety) often do not lead to change in classroom practice by these sameeducators [39].We report here on the dynamics of combining PRISM assessment results and the emerging needfor new IT literacy skills in 21st century STEM careers to guide a PRISM transformation. Inbrief, we plan to move from being a convenient resource provider to becoming a majorcontributor in STEM pedagogical reform by1

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Successful K-12 Programs for Girls & Minorities

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Regina Middleton, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Shelly Perdomo, University of Massachusetts Amherst

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2008-2716: WOMEN IN ENGINEERING CAREER DAY CONFERENCE: ARECRUITMENT TOOL FOR MASSACHUSETTS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLSRegina Middleton, University of Massachusetts, AmherstShelly Perdomo, University of Massachusetts Amherst Page 13.1406.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 WOMEN IN ENGINEERING CAREER DAY CONFERENCE: A RECRUITMENT TOOL FOR MASSACHUSETTS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLSAbstractIt is no surprise, like many other Research I institutions, the University of Massachusetts atAmherst is experiencing an under representation of women in the field of Engineering.Although women comprise 50% of the undergraduate student body, only 14% of female studentsare enrolled in the

Conference Session

Successful Mentoring and Outreach Programs for Girls and Minorities

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Chen, California Polytechnic State University; Daniel Belter, California Polytechnic State University; Teana Fredeen, California Polytechnic State University; Heather Smith, California Polytechnic State University; Shirley Magnusson, California Polytechnic State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-810: INSPIRING A DIVERSE POPULATION OF HIGH-SCHOOLSTUDENTS TO CHOOSE ENGINEERING AS A CAREER PATHKatherine Chen, California Polytechnic State University Katherine C. Chen is Professor and Chair of the Materials Engineering Department at the California Polytechnic ("Cal Poly") State University, San Luis Obispo. She received a B.A. in Chemistry and a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering at Michigan State University. Her Ph.D. is in Materials Science from MIT. She has strong interest in and is very active in outreach activities.Daniel Belter, California Polytechnic State University Daniel Belter is an undergraduate student in the Statistics Department at the California

Conference Session

Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Hochstein, University of Memphis; Shelia Moses, University of Memphis; Daphne Jones, Memphis City Schools

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

System. She earned a B.S. and M.S.E. in education from the University of Central Arkansas. She is currently pursuing the Ed.D. from Arkansas State University. Page 14.602.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Expanding Your Horizons: A STEM Career Conference for 7th and 8th Grade GirlsAbstractA recent study performed for the Memphis Regional Economic Development Council reportedthat Memphis is facing several key challenges including: gaps between education, workforcedevelopment and business; African-Americans under-represented in high-tech occupations; andlow level of

Conference Session

Fundamental: K-12 Students' Beliefs, Motivation, and Self-efficacy

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cole Hatfield Joslyn, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James Holly Jr., INSPIRE Institute, Purdue University; Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #12276Interest-based engineering challenges phase I: Understanding students’ per-sonal, classroom, engineering, and career interestsCole H Joslyn, Purdue University, West Lafayette Cole Joslyn is a PhD student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research interests include holistic approaches to humanizing engineering education (such as ethics of care, human- istic education, contemplative and reflective practices, and spirituality) and how it can shape engineering as a socially just profession in service to humanity. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and a M.Ed. specializing

Conference Session

Approaches to K -12 Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Conference Session

K-12 Robotics

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehmet Ayar, TUBITAK; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Fatih Ugurdag, Ozyegin University; Alpaslan Sahin, Texas A&M University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #6048A Robotics Summer Camp for High School Students: Pipelines ActivitiesPromoting Careers in Engineering FieldsDr. Mehmet Ayar, TUBITAK Dr. Mehmet C. Ayar is a scientific programs expert in the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK). He received his PhD. in Curriculum and Instruction with specialization in STEM education at Texas A&M University in 2012. His research is in ethnographic studies of science and engineering practice, curriculum development, design of learning environments and robotics activities. He offers a graduate course in METU on communities of practice. Dr. Ayar

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Impacts on K-12 Student Identity, Career Choice, and Perceptions of Engineers

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adriana Anunciatto Depieri, University of Sao Paulo; Roseli de Deus Lopes P.E., Escola Politécnica, Universidade de São Paulo

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #9828High School Students’ Attitudes to Engineering and Engineers related totheir Career ChoiceMrs. Adriana Anunciatto Depieri, University of Sao Paulo For almost 10 years I have worked as an assintant professor and since 2003, I have worked for the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and innovation in the Popularization of Science and Technology issues. Besides policy formulation and implementation of programs to popularize S & T, we give support to improve science teaching in schools, in partnership with the Ministry of Education. Authorized by deads, I have dedicated most of time as a PhD candidate

Conference Session

Descriptions of Outreach Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanaz Mahmoodi Takaghaj, University of Calgary; Chris Macnab, University of Calgary; Sharon Friesen, University of Calgary

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-1100: INSPIRING GIRLS TO PURSUE CAREERS IN STEM WITHA MENTOR-SUPPORTED ROBOTICS PROJECTSanaz Mahmoodi Takaghaj, University of Calgary Sanaz Mahmoodi Takaghaj received her B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tabriz in 2004, followed by a M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering in 2007 from Iran University of Science and Technology. She is currently pursuing the M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada. Her areas of interest are Control Systems and Robotics.Chris Macnab, University of Calgary Chris Macnab received his B. Eng. in Engineering Physics from the Royal Military College of Canada in 1993. He

Conference Session

Research and Models for Professional Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meagan C. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering to K-12 teachers & counselors so that they can inform and advocate this important career to their students. Her research interests include gender equity in the K-12 Classroom, assessment of K-12 engineering education, curriculum development, and teacher professional development. Page 22.1171.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Preparing Counselors to Advocate STEM Careers: A Professional Development model for K-12 Counselors U.S. Department of Labor workforce projections for 2018 highlight that nine of the 10fastest-growing

Conference Session

Outreach to K-12 Females

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ryan Smith, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Matthew Ryan Davidson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #6549Using Social Networking to Mentor 9th-grade Girls for Academic Successand Engineering Career AwarenessDr. Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Patricia ”Pat” A. Carlson is a transplanted middle westerner, having spent her childhood in Norfolk, Va. She came to Rose-Hulman early in her teaching career and has taught a variety of courses over the past three decades. Dr. Carlson has held a number of American Society for Engineering Education sum- mer fellowships that have taken her to NASA-Goddard, NASA-Langley, the Army Research Laboratory in Aberdeen, Maryland, and NASA’s Classroom of

Conference Session

Factors Impacting Engineering Career Choices, Including Engaging Families

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Massi, University of Central Florida; Charles H. Reilly, University of Central Florida; Diane Johnson, University of Central Florida; Leslie Castner, University of Central Florida

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3204: EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS: THE IMPACT OF A ONE-DAY STEM CONFERENCE ON MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS’ AND PAR-ENTS’ ATTITUDE TOWARD STEM CAREERSDr. Lisa Massi, University of Central Florida Lisa Massi is the Director of Operations Analysis in the UCF College of Engineering & Computer Sci- ence. Her primary responsibilities include accreditation, assessment, and data administration. She is a Co-PI of a NSF-funded S-STEM program at UCF entitled the ”Young Entrepreneur & Scholar (YES) Scholarship Program.” Her research interests include factors that impact student persistence to graduation and STEM career intentions.Dr. Charles H. Reilly, University of Central Florida Charles H. Reilly is the Associate Dean

Conference Session

Factors Impacting Engineering Career Choices, Including Engaging Families

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Heil, David Heil & Associates, Inc.; Neil Hutzler, Michigan Technological University; Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science; Mia Jackson, Foundation for Family Science & Engineering; Joan F. Chadde, Michigan Technological University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

their parents. Page 25.636.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Family Engineering: Exploring Engineering With Elementary-Age Children And Their ParentsAbstractThe goal of Family Engineering is to actively engage elementary-age youth in exploringengineering activities and career opportunities with their parents. The program addresses bothnational and global needs for increasing the number and diversity of individuals interested andskilled in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Family Engineeringpromotes 21st Century skills of

Conference Session

Factors Impacting Engineering Career Choices, Including Engaging Families

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juyeon Y. Kluin, Purdue University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

) continue to develop, because there is a general understanding that pre-college engineering education will provide a diverse STEM talent pool3, 4. In order to providemore opportunities and ultimately motivate young learners to choose careers in engineering,educators and policymakers have focused on expanding a variety of programs, such as K-12outreach programs and teacher training, to help young learners‟ as well as the general public‟sunderstanding of what engineering is. Many engineering education experts have also assessedand discussed the status of current P-12 engineering education in addition to developingengineering standards. Given the growth in the number of interests and efforts directed towards developing pre-college engineering

Conference Session

Engineering in High Schools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas Oppliger, Michigan Technological University; Shawn Oppliger, Copper Country Intermediate School District; Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Robert Warrington, Michigan Technological University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering and science programs they must be introduced to thesecompelling areas at the elementary and secondary levels. By combining education of thesetopics with the experiential learning model of the Enterprise Program, we believe we can help togenerate a greater interest in engineering and science careers, as well as to spark the possibilitiesof new product and business generation among the participating high school students.As can be seen in the following chart (Figure 1), enrollment in Michigan Tech EnterpriseProgram has been steadily growing as word of this exciting learning environment spreads. Evenmore exciting are the improvements we see in retention (Figure 2). By engaging students in thisexperiential learning environment, we see a

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Engineering Student Involvement in K12 Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jill Andrews, University of Michigan; Lorelle Meadows, University of Michigan; Joy Oguntebi, University of Michigan

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2008-2868: ENGINEERING GRADUATE STUDENTS: ENGAGING TODAY'STEACHERS, TRAINING TOMORROW'S SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS, ANDOPENING NEW ACADEMIC AND CAREER PATHS FOR K-12 STUDENTSJill Andrews, University of Michigan Jill H Andrews is a trained journalist with a professional background that spans 25 years in an academic setting as an administrator, educational outreach director and corporate liaison. From 1984-2005 she worked at the California Institute of Technology and University of Southern California, where she built lasting relationships and working partnerships among scientists and engineers, practicing professionals, formal and informal educators and students, government

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Lyndon Abrams, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Deborah Bosley, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; James Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Stephen Kuyath, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-885: THE TECT WORKSHOP: RAISING HIGH-SCHOOL TEACHERS’AND GUIDANCE COUNSELORS’ SELF-EFFICACY IN COUNSELINGSTUDENTS ABOUT ENGINEERING CAREERS AND MAJORSBruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Associate Professor, Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management. PI for the Teaching Engineering to Counselors and Teachers (TECT) project.Lyndon Abrams, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Associate Professor, Department of CounselingDeborah Bosley, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Associate Professor, Department of EnglishJames Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringStephen Kuyath

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K-12 Engineering and Pre-College Outreach Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sylvanus Wosu, University of Pittsburgh

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

15261AbstractCritical and Analytical Reasoning Enrichment (CARE) program under the Pitt Engineering Access Program(PECAP) identified analytical skill deficiency and motivation for mathematics and science courses at the pre-collegelevel as major causes of the poor preparation and low enrollment of students from the under-represented groups intoscience, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The Project CARE strategy of the solution of theidentified problem is based on four fundamental premises: (1) enrichment of the Academic PerformanceImprovement (API) skills - critical thinking, analytical reasoning, quantitative literacy, and problem solving skillswill minimize the barriers that hinder students’ performance and attraction to STEM careers, (2

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Andrew Almodovar, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Kyle Mattson, Timken; Evan Karl Day, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Sean McKibben, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Richard Yoo; Johnson Samuel, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; David E Silverman

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #6216A Lego-based Outreach Module Aimed at Promoting Advanced Manufactur-ing Careers to K-12 Students in the United StatesMr. Christopher Andrew Almodovar, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Christopher Almodovar is a mechanical engineering student of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s class of 2013.Mr. Kyle Mattson, Timken Kyle Mattson graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2011 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering and again in 2012 with a Master’s of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. Both degrees were focused in manufacturing. He started with Timken, a bearing and power

Conference Session

Linking K-12 to Post-secondary

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alok K. Verma P.E., Old Dominion University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3813: IMPACT OF STEM-FOCUSED PROJECT-BASED LEARN-ING ACTIVITIES ON CAREER EDUCATION FOR K-12 AND COMMU-NITY COLLEGE STUDENTSProf. Alok K. Verma P.E., Old Dominion University Alok K. Verma is Ray Ferrari Professor and Director of the Lean Institute at Old Dominion University. He also serves as the President of the International Society of Agile Manufacturing and as the Chief Editor of the International Journal of Agile Manufacturing. Verma received his B.S. in aeronautical engineering from IIT Kanpur, and a M.S. in engineering mechanics and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from ODU. Verma is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Virginia and a certified Manufacturing Engineer and has

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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Llewellyn, Georgia Institute of Technology; Caroline Noyes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Robert DeHaan, Emory University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1059: PERCEPTIONS OF K-12 AND COLLEGIATE STEM TEACHINGCAREERS BY COMPUTING, ENGINEERING, AND SCIENCEADMINISTRATORS, FACULTY AND ADVISORSDonna Llewellyn, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Donna C. Llewellyn is the Director of the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL)at Georgia Tech. Donna received her B.A. in Mathematics from Swarthmore College, her M.S. in Operations Research from Stanford University, and her Ph.D. in Operations Research from Cornell University. After working as a faculty member in the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech, she changed career paths to lead CETL where she works with faculty, instructors, and graduate students to

Conference Session

Gender Perceptions and Girls in K-12 Engineering and Computer Science

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shreya Kumar, Michigan Technological University; Linda M. Ott, Michigan Technological University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #9758Encouraging Talented High School Girls towards a Career in Computingthrough a Broader Understanding of the FieldShreya Kumar, Michigan Technological University Shreya Kumar is a PhD student in Computer Science at Michigan Technological University. She worked in industry as a technical Business Analyst for British Telecom plc and Tech Mahindra Ltd. She is pursuing her PhD in communication related research in the context of the software project.Dr. Linda M. Ott, Michigan Technological University Dr. Linda M. Ott received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from Purdue University in 1978. She joined Michigan Tech’s

Conference Session

Broadening Participation

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary B. Phelps, HEDGE Co.

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

studies at Old Dominion University. Phelps’s consultancy, HEDGE Co., focuses on working with educators to grow the numbers of females pursuing engineering or technology careers and her research reflects that. Additionally, she chairs the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Outreach Committee and is a conferred Fellow of the society. In her spare time, Phelps is the Webmaster for ASEE’s Women in Engineering Division (WIED). Page 25.1296.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The Effects of Hands-on Activities on Middle School Females’ Spatial Skills and Interest

Conference Session

The Role of Robotics in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cher C. Hendricks, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tamra Williams Ogletree, University of West Georgia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

inspire students to pursue STEM-related education and career paths. As explained in the VEX Robotics Competition Gatewaymanual7, The world needs the students of today to become the scientists, engineers, and problem solving leaders of tomorrow. The constant breakthroughs in chemistry, medicine, materials and physics reveal a new set of challenges and create an even greater opportunity for problem solving through technology. These problems are not academic; the solutions could help save the world and those technology problem solvers will be the ones to make it possible. This underscores the dramatic challenge we face: there are not enough high school graduates choosing technology related disciplines

Conference Session

Impacts on K-12 Student Identity, Career Choice, and Perceptions of Engineers

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brittany Paige Mihalec-Adkins; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

out career options as early as the5th grade.8 Other researchers have found that this process begins in elementary school and by the8th grade, students have decided which careers are not for them.9 Some career theorists havesuggested that career choice is based on developmental stages that children progress through intoadulthood. For example, Gottfredson’s Theory of Circumscription and Compromise states thatindividuals experience stages during which their career focused thinking changes and develops.10Gottfredson states that in early elementary years, children’s notions about careers tend to bebased on gender stereotypes. However, the most significant and influential stages where childrenbegin to consider what types of careers are possible for

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Impacts on K-12 Student Identity, Career Choice, and Perceptions of Engineers

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Matthew Arnold Boynton PE P.E., Virginia Tech

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #10677Maybe I am Interested in Engineering, Does that Matter?Dr. Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia TechDr. Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech Dr. Holly Matusovich (co-PI) is an Assistant Professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Engineering Education. She has her doctorate in Engineering Education and her strengths include qualitative and mixed methods research study design and implementation. Her expertise includes motivation and related frameworks, using these frameworks broadly to study student engagement in learning, student recruitment into and retention within engineering programs and careers, faculty teaching