Conference Session

Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen W. Crown, University of Texas, Pan American

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

successfulprogram has provided evidence that these elements should likely be part of any successful STEMeducation program targeting middle and high school students.Bibliography Page 25.1056.111. Harris, T.R. and Brophy, S.P., “Challenge-based instruction in biomedical engineering: A scalable method toincrease the efficiency and effectiveness of teaching and learning in biomedical engineering”, Medical Engineering& Physics, 27, pp. 617-624 (2005).2. Klein, S.S. and Harris, A.H., “A User's Guide to the Legacy Cycle”, Journal of Education and HumanDevelopment, 1 (1), 2007.3. Fuentes, A. A., Crown, S., Freeman, R., Vasquez, H., Villalobos, C

Conference Session

Research Related to Learning and Teaching Engineering in Elementary Classrooms

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Rivale, University of Colorado, Boulder; Janet Yowell, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jayne Aiken, University of Colorado, Boulder; Sweta Adhikary, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Lynch S. Equity and Science Education Reform. Mahwah, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum; 2000.5. SpencerStuart. Leading CEOs: A Statistical Snapshot of S&P 500 Leaders2008.6. NAE, ed Raising public awareness of engineering: National Academy Press; 2002. Davis LA, Gibbin RD, eds.7. NAE. Changing the Conversation: Messages for Improving Public Understanding of Engineering. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press; 2008.8. Zarske M, Yowell J, Sullivan J, Knight D, Wiant D. The TEAMS Program: A study of grades 3-12 engineering continuum. Paper presented at: American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition2007; Honolulu, HI.9. Mead M, Métraux R. Image of the scientist among high-school

Conference Session

High School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Shields P.E., University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Krishna Prasad Kisi, University of Nevada Las Vegas

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

many of thestudents talked to students presently enrolled in the program about the program as students whodidn’t make such inquiries. Less than a quarter of the students talked to a program teacher priorto enrolling in it. Fifty-nine percent of the students listened to a recruiter’s presentation on theCATA program while they were in middle school. Table 2. Students’ actions prior to enrollment in a CATA engineering program. Yes No Action (%) (%) Talk to any student(s) presently enrolled in a CATA

Conference Session

Thinking, Reasoning & Engineering in Elementary School

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Mora, New Mexico Tech; Ricardo Negron, WPAFB; Robert McGahern, DDR&E; Eugene Brown, Virginia Tech

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

history of computers, binary math, flowcharts, BASIC programming,microcontrollers, and robotics. By the third day, students will build a Parallax, Inc. Boe-Bot® tomaneuver three obstacle courses as part of a robotics competition event.Fig. 6. Students Programming Their Robots For the Final Obstacle Course at the 2009 ISERobotics CompetitionThe SPACE Flight (high-school students) – SPACE Flight is designed to give students theexperience of real-world R&D. Students work in teams to develop their topic, plan the approach,conduct research and compile their results under the guidance of teacher sponsor and volunteerscientists and engineers (S&Es) from AFRL and other technology based organizations such asSandia National Laboratory, and defense

Conference Session

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

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly A.S. Howard, Boston University; Jacob William Diestelmann, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Tsu-Lun Huang; Lauren E. Aneskavich; Kevin Cheng; Benjamin Bryan Crary, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Jean DeMerit, UW–Madison; Tam Mayeshiba, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Amy K. Schiebel, Edgewood College; Susan C. Hagness, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Steven M. Cramer P.E., University of Wisconsin, Madison; Amy E. Wendt, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

science. Page 24.905.11When compared with youth who did not experience the Grand Challenges for Engineering–inspired curriculum, students in target classrooms reported more positive social cognitive beliefstowards math and science in six instances. Beliefs about outcomes and future goals associatedwith studying math appeared particularly impacted by the context-rich, collaborativeengineering-based curriculum.References1 Fouad, N. A. (1995). Career linking: An intervention to promote math/science career awareness. Journal of Counseling and Development, 73, 527-534.2 Brown, S. & Lent, R. (2005.) Career development and counseling: Putting

Conference Session

K-12 Professional Development I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Bowen Ed.D, North Dakota State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education, Chicago, IL.4. Barrett, D. & Usselman, M. (2005). Experience to Impact: A Comparison of Models of University-Based Summer Internships for High School Teachers. Annual Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education, Portland, OR.5. Silverstein, S., Dubner, J., Miller, J., Glied, S. & Loike, J. (2009). Teachers' Participation in Research Programs Improves Their Students' Achievement in Science. Science, Vol. 326. P. 440-442.6. Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (2012). Georgia Intern Fellowships for Teachers. https://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/gift/7. Farrell, A. M. (March, 1992). What Teachers Can Learn from

Conference Session

Secondary (6-12) Outreach

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Crystal Jean DeJaegher, University of Virginia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

fabrication machines to design, build, and construct models. Evaluate Post CAD designs to design wall to elicit feedback from Prototype peers. Hand calculations and CAD software calculations are used to check specifications and constraints and also to calculate cost. Refine Design Use evaluation and peer feedback to refine model designs Finalize Solution Decide on final design solution for the challenge presented; share work with peers and teacher(s).Data SourcesThe data collection consisted of paper pretest and posttest assessments (see Appendix A) andonline embedded assessments (i.e. electronically stored

Conference Session

Thinking, Reasoning, and Engineering in Elementary School

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Augusto Macalalag, Stevens Institute of Technology; Susan Lowes, Teachers College/Columbia University; Mercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology; Karen Guo, Teachers College/Columbia University; Elisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

scientific inquiry afterattending two weeks of summer workshops. Specifically, there was a notable increase intheir identification of scientific practices such as generating models, conducting a seriesof observations or experiments, analyzing data, explaining results based on science,revising models, and presenting models. The unintended results of focusing the summer Page 14.993.15workshops on models as part of scientific inquiry were teachers’ uncertainty of thesource(s) of the inquiry questions and less emphasis on formulating hypothesis.However, we believe that the advances that our teachers made during the workshopoutweighed the unintended results

Conference Session

Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Winn, West Virginia University; Laura Winn, Waynesburg Central High School; Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University; Robin Hensel, West Virginia University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

student and family visit the College? 3. What effect does peer influence play when a student has academic difficulty and seeks assistance once at college? 4. Is having an engineer in the family a key influence on career path for these students?Research MethodsA peer mentor is operationally defined as an advanced high school, undergraduate or graduatestudent who is age-appropriate (16 – 24 years old), culture-appropriate (Appalachian-born orraised); major-appropriate (engineering or one of the nine NSF-approved STEM majors atWVU); and skill-appropriate (peers who have mastered any academic subject(s) themselves).All were paid volunteers working around their own class schedules, so that fixed mentoringhours were almost

Conference Session

Exemplary Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Becker, Utah State University; Jim Barta, Utah State University; Rebecca Monhardt, Utah State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

/IEFADataFactSheet.pdf#search=%22data%20american%20i ndian%20students%20graduation%20number%20dropout%22[4] Demmert, W. G., Grissmer, D, & Towner, D. (2006). A Review and Analysis of the Research on Native American Students. Journal of American Indian Education, 45(3),. 5-23[5] White House Press Release (2004). Executive Order: American Indian and Alaska Native Education. Retrieved on September 29, 2006, from http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/04/20040430-10.html[6] Ladson-Billings, G. (1995). Toward a theory of culturally relevant pedagogy. American Educational Research Journal, 32(3), 465-490.[7] Glickman, C. D., Gordon, S. P., & Ross-Gordon, J.M. (2007). SuperVision and instructional

Conference Session

Assessing Perceptions of Engineers and Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the Study of Technology. Reston, VA.9. Department of Education and Science/Welsh Office (1990). Technology in the national curriculum. London: HMSO.10. Ministry of Education. Technology in the New Zealand Curriculum (1995). Wellington, NZ: Learning Media. Page 11.138.1111. Department of Education Northern Ireland (1992). Technology and Design. Bangor, Northern Ireland, DoENI. 1112. Stein, S.J., McRobbie, C. J., & Ginns, I. S. (2002). "Implications of missed opportunities for learning and assessment in

Conference Session

Best Papers in K-12 / Pre-college Division

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aran W Glancy, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Karl A Smith, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

develop number sense, makesense of the number line, and learn to use measurement devices and deal withmeasurement error. Simply asking students to collect and interpret data, however, doesnot guarantee that students will connect the data and measurements to the science andengineering concepts, even when the data support and demonstrate those concepts.References1. Wilkins, J. L. M. Preparing for the 21st century: The status of quantitative literacy in the United States. Sch. Sci. Math. 100, 405–418 (2000).2. Lohr, S. The Age of Big Data. New York Times (2012).3. Committee on Integrated STEM Education, National Academy of Engineering & National Research Council. STEM Integration in K-12 Education: Status, Prospects

Conference Session

Engineering in Elementary Schools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kate Hester, Museum of Science, Boston; Christine Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

draft that will be used in pilot testing.Curricular MaterialsWith our lead teachers, we have identified a set of curricular materials and resources to supportengineering teaching. EiE materials include: • A storybook narrated by a child character from around the world. As the child tries to solve a problem, s/he is introduced to engineering, some basic engineering concepts, related science content, and cultural knowledge about the country. The storybook sets the context for the engineering challenge that readers will engage with. • Lessons plans with detailed instructions for teachers. • Duplication masters--ready-to-photocopy activities and handouts for students available in two levels: basic and advanced

Conference Session

Professional Development Programs for Teachers

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, R. (1998). Learning vs. Performance: Retention and Transfer of Knowledge and Skills from Long-TermMemory. In Building Expertise, Cognitive Methods for Training and Performance Improvement (pp. 83-94).Washington, DC: International Society for Performance Improvement.2 Garet, M. S., Porter, A. C., Desimone, L., Birman, B. F., & Yoon, K. S. (2001, Winter). What makes professionaldevelopment effective? Results from a national sample of teachers. American Educational Research Journal 38(4),915-945.3 Guskey, T. R. (1999). New perspectives on evaluating professional development. Paper presented at the annualmeeting of the American Educational Research Association. Montreal, 19-23 April.4 Guskey, T. (March, 2002). Does it make a difference

Conference Session

Pre-Service Development Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Tillman, The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

instructional technology courses forpreservice elementary teachers that feature digital fabrication might, through empiricalstudies such as this one, demonstrate impacts that justify continued development andassessment. Future studies might also expand beyond the scope of preservice elementaryteachers to include inservice elementary teachers, and studies involving K-12 students.Future studies might also study additional variable to teaching self-efficacy, and includefocus on achievement, engagement, and other pertinent constructs of interest. This studywas undertaken so as contribute to the line of research aimed at improving the educationof future STEM professionals in the American workforce.References1. Fulp, S. (2002). 2000 National survey of

Conference Session

It's Elementary

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Ann Marasco, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary; Laleh Behjat P.Eng., University of Calgary

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

technology. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Portland, OR.6. Wilson, J., Krakowsky, A., & Herget, C. (2010). Starting early: increasing elementary (K-8) student science achievement with retired scientists and engineers. IEEE Trans. on Education, 53(1), 26-31.7. Rowell, P. M., & Ebbers, M. (2004). Elementary science education in Alberta schools. Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education. University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Page 23.385.48. Crawley, E., Malmqvist, J., Östlund, S., & Brodeur, D. (2007). Rethinking engineering education, the CDIO approach. Springer US.

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sonja Turner, North Carolina A&T State University; Narayan Bhattarai, North Carolina A&T State University; Dhananjay Kumar, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

allow for greatersurface area coverage. This characteristic is very beneficial in the field of medicine.Another technique used to produce fibers from macromolecules is known as forced drawingunder heat. This technique has been used since the early 1900’s in the production of cottoncandy. It is a process by which macromolecules in a solution or melt are converted into fiberswith the help of mechanical force. In heating, molecules become mobile. The mobility of themolecules and the contact with air causes the macromolecules to become fibers.The process of turning macromolecules into fibers has many benefits. Medical uses, materialproduction, energy, and pleasurable foods are all areas that highlight the profound uses ofmacromolecules turned into

Conference Session

Principles of K-12 Engineering Education and Practice

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ming-Chien Hsu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; George D Ricco, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

0822261). Anyopinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those ofthe author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.We would like to thank Dr. Heidi Diefes-Dux for leading the data collection efforts of the projectand the many students at INSPIRE for assisting in data collection and transcription. We wouldalso like to thank Delean Tolbert, Brittany Mihalec-Adkins, and Bailey Mantha-Nagrant for theirhelp with coding the data. Finally, this work benefitted Dr. Şenay Purzer’s contributions toearlier phases of this study.References  1. ABET, 2010-2011 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs. 2009, ABET, inc: Baltimore, MD.2. National Research Council

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy E. Study, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

focus of future research in this area including outreach toincrease knowledge of the importance of haptic activities in STEM instruction.References 1. Study, N. E. (2006). Assessing and improving the below average visualization abilities of a group of minority engineering and technology students. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, Page 24.662.4 2. Study, N. E. (2001). The effectiveness of using the successive perception test I to measure visual-haptic tendencies in engineering students. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Purdue University.3. Sorby, S. A., Drummer, T., Hungwe

Conference Session

Engineering Design in Pedagogy

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kyungsuk Park, Utah State University

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Design in Engineering Education, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

students starting andfinishing the sequence of engineering courses at each high school to help the team address thesecond research question: Does student participation in a multi-year sequence of courses focusedon engineering correlate with changes in performance or design knowledge?AcknowledgementThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation underGrant No. DRL-0918621. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect theviews of the National Science Foundation. References1. National Center for Technological Literacy. Our Nation's Challenge. 2010 [cited 2010 January 12

Conference Session

Robot Mania!

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey H. Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology, CEISMC

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Robotics course instructor available to answer her questions and provide tips andresources, she became more confident in her role over the course of the semester and alsorealized that she is not “in this all alone.” The key point that the teacher reported in coming tothe ePDN Robotic course was that she felt the need to be educated to integrate Robotics into theschool curriculum and to develop technological fluency. She also reported that she first neededto experience Robotics design experience herself and to engage in a learning by designexperience through a professional development course in order to teach robotics courseseffectively in her school. The LEGO Robotics ePDN courses met these needs. She concludedthe interview by stating ”It s like a

Conference Session

Out-of-School and Informal Activities

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary L. Winn, West Virginia University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Washington, DC: AAUW Educational Foundation. 1998. 6. Lupart, J.L., Cannon, E., & Telfer, J. “Gender differences in adolescent academic achievement, interests, values and life-role expectations.” High Ability Studies, 15(1), 25-42. 2004. 7. Post-Kammer, P., & Smith, P. L. Sex differences in career self-efficacy, consideration, and interests of eighth and ninth graders. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 32, 551-559. 1985. 8. Reimer, M.S. "Gender, Risk, and Resilience in the Middle School Context." Children and Schools, 24, 35- 47. 2002. 9. Schaefer, A. C. "G.I. Joe Meets Barbie, Software Engineer Meets Caregiver: Males and Females in B. C.’s Public Schools and Beyond." Vancouver, BC: British

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stanley Hunley, Michigan State University; Joshua Whitman, Michigan State University; Seungik Baek, Michigan State University; Xiaobo Tan, Michigan State University; Drew Kim, Michigan State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

agreement survey method.AcknowledgementsThe work of X. Tan was supported by NSF (ECCS 0547131).References[1] McAfee L, Kim A. AC 2007-2415: Successful Pre-College Summer Programs. American Society for Engineering Education. 2007.[2] Heckel RW. Significant Departures of Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Trends in Engineering Disciplines from the Trends of Engineering as a Whole. Engineering Trends, vol. Report 0207C, 2007.[3] National Research Council (U.S. W, DC). National Science Education Standards: observe, interact, change, learn.: National Academy Press, 1996.[4] Schreuders P, Feldt A, Wampler H, Driggs S. A Brine-Shrimp Ecosystem Design Project for 5th and 6th-Grade Students. American Society for

Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Vallas, University of Virginia; Wraegen Williams PhD, University of Virginia; Ping Guan, University of Virginia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

5.6 6.0 4.8 5.0 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.2 4.5 4.6 4.7 5.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.0 3.2 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 us r Tou cienc e r. p r. r. r. e r. r. gr. r. b r cul Eng sho Eng m Eng i l Eng Scienc s Eng er Eng al En al Eng tr y La lar Ca

Conference Session

Research to Practice: STRAND 5 Other Topics in K-12 Engineering Education.

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Cozzens, Southern Utah University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

improved their academic performance by 52%. The same research showed that thestudents were also significantly more engaged because of the content included in the course.These are substantial indicators of improvement. If this is level of improvement could be seenby all students using online or digital content, the results would show substantial progressthus making the research significant.These are main theoretical concepts that have been implemented into the IEDT curriculumbased on the literature review.3. Methodology3.1 The ProcessThis information was obtained using action research which is a specific variation ofEvaluation Research. McMillan and Schumacher21 state” Evaluation Research focuses on aparticular practice at a given site(s). The

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Sullivan, The College of New Jersey; Stephen O'Brien, The College of New Jersey; John Karsnitz, The College of New Jersey

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

period of time: ‚ The Internet has gone from the research tool and the “next new thing” for technophiles to being an almost defacto necessity for conducting our daily lives. ‚ The cell phone has gone from the defining aspect of being a “Yuppie” to being a part of the standard walking around items for a huge percentage of the global population. As of 2006, 80% of world's population has mobile phone coverage.[3] ‚ Television screens have become bigger while the sets have become thin, film cameras have been replaced by the CCD, GPS navigation has become a standard option on most cars, CD’s have been replaced by MP3’s, which have been replaced by iTunes, and China has become the factory for the world.As

Conference Session

Engineering in Middle Schools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibrahim Zeid, Northeastern University; Randal August, Northeastern University; Ronald Perry, Northeastern University; Emanuel Mason, Northeastern University; Jannon Farkis, Northeastern University; Marta Hersek, Northeastern University; Morgan Hynes, TechBoston; Haruna Tada, TechBoston; Felicia Vargas, TechBoston

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

challenged population. The students’ activities culminate in a finalpresentation where student teams present their products to a panel of judges. D. Judging Robotics ProjectStudents are required to demonstrate their finished robotics assistive devices to a Judges Panel.The judges are given the following instructions:During the ten sessions of this program, we emphasize the following Massachusetts frameworkstandards:2.1 Identify and explain the steps of the engineering design process, i.e., identify the need or problem, research the problem, develop possible solutions, select the best possible solution(s), construct a prototype, test and evaluate, communicate the solution(s), and redesign.2.2 Demonstrate methods of representing

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K12 Teachers

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Howell, Western Carolina University; Robert Houghton, Western Carolina University; Elaine Franklin, Western Carolina University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

districts in a mixed group.The ages of the students were from the mid 20’s to the mid 50’s. Of these students, only one hadhad any programming experience which was important in testing the ease with which teacherscould become competent with the software and the programming concepts in a short time. Initialstudent motivation ranged from very high, actually playing with the Mindstorms® product athome, to very resistant, saying that they were unable to learn new “technology.” This informationset the stage for the first day.Problem SolvingThe first goal was to clearly indicate to the teachers that the learning was to be beyondtechnology specifics. The initial exercise was unrelated directly to the LEGO® product and wasgeared simply to problem solving

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs in Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela Lottero-Perdue, Towson State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-717: CHILDREN'S CONCEPTIONS AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS OFTECHNOLOGY BEFORE AND AFTER PARTICIPATING IN AN INFORMALENGINEERING CLUBPamela Lottero-Perdue, Towson State University Dr. Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue is an Assistant Professor of Science Education in the Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences at Towson University. She began her career as process engineer, taught high school physics and pre-engineering, wrote curriculum and was a master teacher for Project Lead the Way, and led two Project FIRST robotics teams. As a science teacher educator, she has added engineering content and pedagogy to her science methods courses for prospective elementary teachers. She teaches engineering to

Conference Session

Exemplary Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Aurelio López-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Lourdes Gazca, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Influencing Students Attitudes, Knowledge, and Interest in the Field of Engineering and Recommendations for Improvement: A Study of Inquiry-Based Middle School Engineering Teaching Kits. Curry School of Education, University of Virginia. Charlottesville VA.12. IFT. 2008. Food Science Activity Guide. Institute of Food Technologists. Chicago.13. Johnson, D.W., Johnson, R.T. and Smith, K.A. 2006. Active Learning: Cooperation in the College Classroom. 3rd Ed. Interaction Book Company, Edina MN.14. LeCompte, M. and Schensul, J.J. 1999. Designing and Conducting Ethnographic Research. Ethnographer’s Toolkit. Vol.1. AltaMira Press, Lanham MD.15. Lyon, J., Addison, V. and Thompson, S. 2007. GK-12 Engineering Workshop for Science