Conference Session

Professional Development Programs for Teachers

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Conference Session

Programs for High School Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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timecommitment incumbent on all participating faculty. The administration/college/departmentmust be willing to provide lab supplies, faculty summer salary, graduate student assistantsalaries, and extensive clerical and planning support. Decisions on whether to implementsuch a program must obviously be made on a case-by-case basis. With essentials in placehowever, a bioengineering camp could be offered yearly and become a fixture on the 9-12academic scene. We suggest that similar programs could easily be implemented in any of theother engineering disciplines.VI. ReferencesMalgorzata S. Zywno, Member, IEEE, Kimberley A. Gilbride, Peter D. Hiscocks,Judith K. Waalen, and Diane C. Kennedy, Member, IEEE , Attracting Women intoEngineering: A Case Study

Conference Session

Engineering in High School

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Venkat Chandrasekhar, Northwestern University; Marcel Grdinic, Glenbrook North High School; Nathan Unterman, Glenbrook North High School; R.P.H. Chang, Northwestern University; Emma Tevaarwerk, Northwestern University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

works may helpstudents to better appreciate and understand the atomic nature and structure of matter,relevant for high school chemistry classrooms. Instructional Learning Goal(s) Standards Link New Nano-concepts materials Section Activity 1: A Many ways to measure NSES/5-8/B/3,a, c A nano-nose can be used to detect Sense of Distance distance other than with eyes NSES/9-12/B/3, c, d small amounts of vapors. and ruler; concept of reference NSES/9-12/B/4, a, b A nano-ear can be used to listen to 2061/6-8/12B/5 small vibrations. Activity 2

Conference Session

Professional Development Programs for Teachers

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. David Burghardt, Hofstra University; Maryann Llewellyn, Uniondale School District

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

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Conference Session

Research to Practice: STRAND 3 – Principles of K-12 Engineering Education and Practice

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie C. Vereen, University of Alabama; Allison D. Vereen, North Douglas Elementary, Douglas County School System

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

programimplementation, such that they can be catalogued for the benefit and application by the larger K-12 Education community.References[1] GA STEM. “Georgia STEM Goals, Institute, Festivals, Certifications, & Webinars”,http://stemgeorgia.org/georgia-stem-initiatives/ Accessed January 29, 2015.[2] Brophy, S., Klein, S., Portsmore, M, and Rogers, C. (2008), "Advancing Engineering Education in P‐ 12classrooms."Journal of Engineering Education, Volume 97. Issue 3, Pages 369-387.[3] Nathan, M.J., Tran, N.A., Atwood, A.K., Prevost, A., Phelps, L.A. (2013) “Beliefs and Expectations AboutEngineering Preparation Exhibited by High School STEM Teachers” Journal of Engineering Education, Volume 99,Issue 4, Pages 409 - 426.[4] Rogers, C. and Portsmore, M. (2004

Conference Session

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

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron Denson, North Carolina State University; Jennifer Buelin-Biesecker, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

assessment has had tremendous influence upon the design of this study,offered the following:· Conceptual definition of creativity: “A product is considered creative to the extentthat it is both a novel and appropriate, useful, correct or valuable response to an open-ended task” [13].· Operational definition of creativity: “A product or response is considered creative tothe extent that appropriate observers independently agree that it is creative. Appropriateobservers are those familiar with the domain in which the product was created or theresponse articulated” [13].Hennessey et al.’s conceptual definition is a useful guide for evaluating student productsin technology and engineering education because student products and design processeswill

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Joe Saboe, Denver Public Schools

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

., Roxburgh, C., … Madhav, S. (2012). The world at work  : Jobs, pay, and skills for 3.5 billion people. Retrieved from http://www.madrimasd.org/empleo/documentos/doc/MGI-Global_labor_Full_Report_June_2012.pdf7. National Science Foundation. (2007). A national action plan for addressing the critical needs of the U.S. science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education system. Retrieved from http://www.nsf.gov/nsb/edu_com/draft_stem_rep.8. U.S. Census Bureau. (2011). The Hispanic population: 2010. Retrieved from http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/briefs/c2010br-04.pdf.9. BBC News. (2008, August 14). Minorities set to be US majority. BBC News. Retrieved from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7559996.stm.10. Crisp, G., &

Conference Session

Programs for High School Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill Elmore, Mississippi State University; Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Recentassessments comparing U. S. student performance in multi-national groups reveals serious faultsin this foundation.Society’s leaders and pundits consistently emphasize the role engineering and science educatorsserve in building technical literacy4-6. Methods, techniques and strategies abound for engagingstudents in the quest for technical knowledge and understanding7-8. The authors have engaged in Page 11.1406.3a variety of activities to try and bridge the technological literacy gap, including working with K-12 pre-service teachers9-11.While outreach programs serve an important role informing students of available programs andfields of study, a detailed

Conference Session

Assessing K - 12 Engineering Education Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Karen Hollebrands, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

course exam)? Page 11.693.3 • Describe the types of activities or projects that you use with students. • Describe the ways in which you and your students use technology to teach/learn Algebra II. • If you have taught Algebra II for several years, what changes have you made in Algebra II? Why? • In what way(s) do you think using technology in the classroom enhances (or not) the teaching and learning of algebra II concepts? • Describe the characteristics of different students to whom you teach Algebra II (what courses have they taken and what do they take after Algebra II

Conference Session

Promoting Scientific and Technological Literacy

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Douglas, Southern Methodist University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

developers of pre-college curricula face?Challenge #1: Developing sustainable practices. An innovative educational initiative isrelatively straightforward to offer once or twice in a few classrooms where the extent ofthe impact is limited, with significant involvement of the initiative’s creator(s) anddeveloper(s) invested. To have truly lasting impact, however, one needs to developeducational initiatives that can be transferred from expert to novice, that have appropriatedocumentation procedures in place, and are economically viable for all partnersinvolved.Challenge #2: Placing a curriculum in an environment that is over-prescribed in termsof content and resources. Adding new educational content to a pre-college curriculuminevitably means that

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gabriella J Ducamp, University of Virginia; Crystal Jean DeJaegher, University of Virginia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

toward STEM subjects and careers overall,whether females’ STEM attitudes are similar to males’, and whether attitudes of students atdifferent academic tracks improved as a result of the intervention. Results Page 23.731.10INCORPORATING ENGINEERING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE 10 The paired samples t-test failed to reveal a statistically significant difference between themean overall pretest (M=98.74 and s=9.90) and overall posttest (M=100.42 and s= 10.88) totalson the STEM Semantics Survey, t(56)=-1.343, p=.185, =.05. Therefore, we fail to reject

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Shepard, University of Saint Thomas; Colton Thomas Altobell, Camp Olson YMCA

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

facilitator ensures that all participants walk away having learned something new.References1 White, W.S. (1906). Reviews before and after school vacation. American Education, 10, pp. 185-188.2 Cooper, H., Nye, B., Charlton, K., Lindsay, J., Greathouse, S. (1996). The effects of summer vacation on achievement test scores: A narrative and meta-analytic review, Review of Educational Research. 66, pp. 227-268.3 Alexander, K.L., Entwisle D.R., & Olson L. S. (2007). Summer learning and its implications: Insights from the Beginning School Study, New Directions for Youth Development, 114, pp. 11-32.4 Dale, E. (1954). Audio-visual methods in teaching. New York,, Dryden Press5 Rudman, C.L. (1994). A review of the

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

Reproduction Service No. ED 436 352).1998 8. J. Harvey, & S. Purnell, S., Technology and teacher professional development. Report Prepared for the Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Department of Education. Santa Monica, CA: Rand Corporation, March 1995 Page 25.719.11

Conference Session

Engineering Collaboration: Faculty & Student in K-12 Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holly Anthony; Josh Price; Joe Harris

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

impacts onstudent learning, engagement, and interest in STEM. Our poster presentation will report thelearning outcomes for our students and feature their work, while providing insights into howothers could develop similar experiences for their students. We think the benefits we have seenfor our students far outweigh the costs associated with planning, implementing, and assessingtheir efforts.Bibliography1. Klein, S., & Geist, M. J., (2006). The effect of a bioengineering unit across high school domains: An initial investigation into urban, suburban, and rural domains. In A. J. Petrosino, T. Martin, & V Svihla (Eds.), Developing Student Expertise and Community: Lessons from How People Learn. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.2. Klein

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brittany Luken, Georgia Institute of Technology; Stacey Mumbower, Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

weekday morning, bothparents have to get to their workplaces. Also, they have to drop off one child at daycare and theother child at school. The family only has one car. Using the map that shows the transportationnetwork, how can the parents get everyone to their destinations?Available Modes: Drive Automobile (Single Occupancy or Carpool), Bus, MARTA Train,TrolleyWhat factors can they use to make the decision?What are their options?Which mode(s) should the family use? Mom: Dad: Child 1 to daycare: Child 2 to school:What route(s) should they follow (i.e. in what order should they make the trips)? Page 15.962.11

Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Jim Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; Missy Wooley, Ruston High School; Marvin Nelson, Benton High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

enrollment and retention in science and engineering. In The Scienceand Engineering Workforce: Realizing America‟s Potential, the NSB strongly recommendsnational-level action to provide an adequate number of science and engineering graduates toensure competitiveness in the ever-changing global economy2. Moreover, there is a critical needfor partnerships between universities and K12 schools to increase the mathematics and scienceabilities of high school graduates – preparing them for any career path, particularly for STEMdisciplines.In addition to the quantity of engineering and science graduates, many studies have focused onthe qualities needed of these graduates by today’s society. Not only do they need technicalfundamentals, but they also need to

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

Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES).(2013). Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in science and engineering. Available online at: http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/wmpd/2013/digest/theme2_1.cfm5 Frehill, L. M., Di Fabio, N. M., & Hill, S. T. 2008. “The Status of African Americans in Engineering,” in Page 24.235.7 NACME, Confronting the New American Dilemma: Underrepresented Minorities in Engineering: a Data-based Look at Diversity. White Plains, NY. National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering.6 NGSS Lead States. 2013. Next generation science standards: For states, by

Conference Session

Making Elementary Engineering Work: Lessons from Partnerships and Practice

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

goodpartners/partnerships, and identifies some of the benefits for the parties involved.Introduction: Engineering is ElementaryEngineering is Elementary (www.mos.org/eie) is a research-based, standards-driven, andclassroom-tested curriculum developed by the Museum of Science, Boston that integratesengineering and technology concepts and skills with elementary science topics. EiE materialsalso connect with literacy, social studies, and math. Each of the 20 EiE units reinforces oneelementary science topic, focuses on one field of engineering, and is set in a different country.The units each begin with an illustrated storybook in which a child confronts a problem. S/hesolves it with the mentoring of an adult engineer who introduces the child to the

Conference Session

Innovative Program and Curricular Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Teachers learned the engineering design process and then experienced theprocess as they participated in project work. The teachers were also given instruction on how toaccess and use the web-based instructional materials.A typical unit of instruction begins with an introduction to that topic by the high schoolinstructor. If appropriate, readings from the text are assigned and students are required to watchthe instructional video module(s) associated with the unit. The project is then introduced and thecorrelation between the project and the engineering topic discussed. Projects are conducted inclass, typically in teams, over several class periods. In addition to the artifact produced throughthe project, some projects require a written report and

Conference Session

Using Web-Resources and Literature to Teach Engineering in P-8

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aikaterini Bagiati, Purdue University, West Lafayette; So Yoon Yoon, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Garene Kaloustian, Lebanese American University; Osman Cekic, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University; Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering content inthe K-12 engineering education in schools.Bibliography 1. Bagiati, A., Evangelou, D. (2008). "An examination of web-based P-12 engineering curricula: Issues of pedagogical and engineering content fidelity." Proceedings of the 2009 Research in Engineering Education Symposium, held July 20-23, 2009 in Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia 2. Katehi,L. Pearson, G., Feder, M. (2009) The Status and Nature of K-12 Engineering Education in the United States. The Bridge, 3(3). Retrieved April 20, 2010, from http://www.nae.edu/Publications/TheBridge/Archives/16145/16161.aspx 3. Bagiati,A., Yoon Yoon, S., Evangelou, D., Ngambeki, I.(2010) "Engineering Curricula in Early Education: Describing the Landscape of

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin V. Fell, California State University, Sacramento

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

   ________to ns  Convert 15 lbs/in to kN/m:  15 lbs      kN   x   x    ________  1 in      mScale the El Centro Earthquake to 50% (Full strength is 0.3495g):Change the damping to make sure damping ratio is approximately 2.0% Page 22.669.13Activity #5: Period Frequency Mass Stiffness Displacement Velocity Acceleration (s) (kN/m) (Hz) (tons

Conference Session

Engineering in the Middle Grades

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Althea Smith, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

participation of a student(s) who participated in the Afterschool Program?”one teacher responded: “Students enjoyed the aftershcool program and seemed to have abetter attitude towards math class”. This re-enforces the ideal that students participatingin afterschool programs have greater engagement in learning.Attitudes Towards MathStudents attitudes toward math were excessed over the 2-year period and are reported inFigure 7. The comments “I know I can learn math”, “Math is easy for me”, “I am sure ofmyself when I do math”, “Math has been my best subject”, “I think I could handle moredifficult math”, “I can get good grades in math”, “I am no good at math” were used toaccess the students condifence in math. The comment “Girls are as good as boys in math

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsey G. Groark, Southern Methodist University; Delores M. Etter, Southern Methodist University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

from the schools that campersattend, however the opportunity to teach at the CSI Camps is open for any teacher to apply for.As part of the application process, teachers are asked to complete a standard application formwith personal information including school(s) where they teach, years of teaching experience,classes taught and their educational background. Teachers were also asked to includeinformation about the project-based learning experience, what they hoped to learn from theexperience and take back to their classroom and how they thought they could contribute to thecamp. Page 23.1178.4Starting with the 2011 camps, we started inviting

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Feldhaus, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Kenneth Reid; Pete Hylton; Marguerite Hart, Washington Township Schools; Kathy Rieke, Washington Township Schools; Douglas Gorham, IEEE

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

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Conference Session

Successful K-12 Programs for Girls & Minorities

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Tolley, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Michael Phillips, Department of Engineering Technology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Adam Harris

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

ofthree events held on the UNC Charlotte campus during the academic year: (1) a trebuchet design Page 13.540.4competition; (2) a bridge or beam design competition (3) a written research paper/publicspeaking competition, (4) the national TEAM+S test; and (5) a robotics competition. In addition,an engineering/technology conference that is co-sponsored by local industries and professionalorganizations is included as one of the academic year events. Each of these events attractsseveral hundred high school students, parents and teachers, as well as industry representativesand Lee College students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Last year seven of

Conference Session

Successful Mentoring and Outreach Programs for Girls and Minorities

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Campo, Rice University; Stephanie Rice, Rice University; Daniela Rimer, Rice University; Brent Houchens, Rice University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

both3a) Do you think you can afford college? Yes No 3b) How much do you think a year of college costs? $ ____________4) If you are going to college, how do you plan to pay for college (circle all that apply)?parent(s)/guardian(s) scholarships loans work-study/part-time job don’t know5) What portion of college costs do you think might be covered by financial aid for you (circle one)? all most some none6a) Do you know what the FAFSA is? Yes No 6b) If Yes, have you ever filled out the FAFSA

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

Conference Session

Robot Mania!

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eli M. Silk, University of Pittsburgh; Ross Higashi, Carnegie Mellon University; Christian D. Schunn, University of Pittsburgh

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

strategy, oneteam didn’t do so effectively (Team E2), and the other (Team M2) did, obtaining the highestscore overall in the competition. Analyzing Team M2’s approach in more detail may providesome insight as to the nature of effective mathematics use in design solutions for these robotcompetitions. Page 22.1246.9 Table 2: Features of the Focus Teams Students Coaches/Mentors First Move

Conference Session

Extending a Hand Back: Older Students Inspiring Younger Students

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sunni H. Newton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tristan T. Utschig, Georgia Institute of Technology; Donna C. Llewellyn, Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Conference Session

Addressing the NGSS, Part 3 of 3: Supporting High School Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin L Autenrieth P.E., Texas A&M University; Cheryl A Page, Texas A&M University; Karen L. Butler-Purry, Texas A&M University; Chance W. Lewis, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

questions may not be subject to bias; the respondents may know that a statement is true,but they do not have the experience to understand why the statement is true.Retrospective post-then-pre survey designThe E3 team decided on the retrospective post-then-pre design as an alternative survey format forsubsequent program evaluation. The retrospective post-then-pre design was proposed in the late1970’s as a way to minimize/eliminate response shift bias in self-reporting pre-post surveys36. Inthe retrospective post-then-pre design, both before and after information is collected at programconclusion. The participant is asked to rate his/her current knowledge/skills/attitudes/etc.behavior as a result of the program, and is also asked to reflect back and