Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyssa M. Batula, Drexel University; T. William Mather, Drexel University; Gabe Carryon, Drexel University; Stuart Surrey, Philadelphia High School for Girls; Daniel Edward Ueda, Central High School; Youngmoo Kim, Drexel University; Adam K. Fontecchio, Drexel University

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-girlssetting, increases girls’ interest in STEM and willingness to pursue STEM as a career. A numberof studies have highlighted robotic’s ability to increase student’s interest in science5,7. Howevermost of these studies have not looked at implementing robotics programs in all female settings.A secondary goal of this work is to examine new techniques used for survey data collection.Most used paper questionnaires to obtain responses, for this work we used a Nintendo Wii as anadditional data collection tool. This allowed data to be collected more easily and accuratelycompared to paper questionnaires. The robotics program in this study was implemented at an allfemale high school located in Philadelphia, PA. Previous work performed by Weinberg et al

Conference Session

The Role of Robotics in K-12 Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard S. Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Farahzad Behi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

preparing for battle bots competition.BackgroundAttracting students to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields is achallenge that has been addressed at all levels of K-12 education. Outreach programs aredesigned with the goal of attracting talented and motivated young students into careers focusedon STEM.Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) had an ongoing program of record in operatingsummer camps to provide outreach to students of varying age groups. The Residential FlightCamp1 had attracted campers that were interested in space technologies flight, air traffic control,and meteorology. This camp was run by the College of Aviation. ERAU was also activelyinvolved with residential camps and day camps for a variety of

Conference Session

Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Research Experience for Teachers Site: A Professional Development Project for Teachers1. Introduction In recent years, science and math educators, technology professionals, business leaders,and policymakers have pointed to an urgent need to develop a strong and technologically trainedworkforce to ensure American leadership in the 21st century “innovation economy.”Unfortunately, the American K-12 education system is currently suffering from a crisis ofinadequate teacher preparation in STEM1 disciplines leading to poor student achievement inthese areas. This is especially true for African American, Hispanic, and female students. Weakacademic preparation of minorities and women closes these groups out of scientific careers

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Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Hollebrands, North Carolina State University; Ryan Smith, North Carolina State University; Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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, parents of RAMP-UP participants were asked to complete asurvey, which included items that assessed their beliefs and attitudes toward mathematics.Questions asked parents to report on issues such as, the frequency with which they discussmathematics with their children, the point at which they would be unable to assist their child intheir mathematics homework, and their feelings toward mathematics. In addition, demographicdata were collected that included the parent’s level of education, career, gender, and race. Thesurveys were distributed to students in RAMP-UP classrooms who were asked to bring themhome to a parent to complete and return to their teacher by a particular date. There were 987surveys completed by parents during the five-year period

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal Corbett, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

physics and mathematics, which entices me to follow a career in engineering.” “Because of this course, I feel I am more likely to study engineering in college.” “I like being able to use my hands to understand engineering.” Page 15.959.9 “I feel that even the simplest projects have greatly helped me understand the fundamental concept of physics making it less confusing and more fun.” “I have never liked physics until I took this class. It has made me like physics more than before.” “This curriculum has influenced me positively because I realize how much more interesting a subject is when it's a lot more hands-on work

Conference Session

K-12 Outreach and Out-of-School Time Engineering Programming and Research

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Jablonski, Bucknell University; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering. Page 24.493.3There is a wealth of literature related to the need to draw diverse talent into STEM fields, and toinspire interest early in students‟ academic careers. If we are to build the capacity of pre-collegestudents to be leaders and innovators in the global technological workforce of the future, asarticulated in the National Action Plan for Addressing the Critical Needs of the U.S. Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education System, and re-iterated in Preparing theNext Generation of STEM Innovators: Identifying and Developing Our Nation’s Human Capital,“the Nation must enhance its „ability to produce a numerate and

Conference Session

Best Practices in K-12 and University Partnerships

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mindy Hart, EPICS; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; J. Jill Rogers, University of Arizona; Merredith D. Portsmore, Tufts University; Jeffrey B. Goldberg, College of Engineering, University of Arizona

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Paper ID #8949planning and inventory control (with Ron Askin - Joint Publishers Book of the Year Award - 2003, Insti-tute for Industrial Engineering), and a set of case studies used in introductory operations research classes.He did early work in web based education and has had classes on-line since 1997. His teaching awards in-clude the Andersen Consulting Teaching Award, 1992; a sabbatical appointment to the United States Mil-itary Academy, Department of Systems Engineering, 1995-1996 (awarded the Department of the Army,Commander’s Award for Civilian Service); the UA University-Wide Teaching Award for Meritorious De-partmental Achievement in Undergraduate Education, 1997; and the EL-Paso Natural Gas FoundationFaculty Career Teaching/Research

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hui-Hui Wang, University of Minnesota; Tamara J Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Gillian Roehrig, University of Minnesota; Mi Sun Park, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

also skills related to problem solving, creative thinking andcommunication5-6, 10-11. The existing research studies also suggest integrating engineering intoscience and mathematics classrooms may benefit students’ learning in science and mathematics6,16 . Therefore, giving the importance of teaching engineering in K-12, such as to increase students’awareness of engineering as a career path, and to bridge science, mathematics, technology andother enabling subjects, it is imperative that K-12 students be given opportunities to practiceengineering in their formal education.Engineering Design The report, Engineering in K-12 Education6 suggested the first principle to teachengineering in K-12 is engineering design. Engineering design is the

Conference Session

Examining Problem-based Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana Bairaktarova, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aikaterini Bagiati, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Jennifer Dobbs-Oates, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

young children exhibit an interest in engineering in their classrooms.Dr. Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette Demetra Evangelou, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She obtained her B.A. in psychology from Northeastern Illinois University, and a M.Ed. and Ph.D. in education from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She is a member of Sigma Xi Science Honor Society. Evangelou was awarded an NSF CAREER grant in 2009 and a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in 2011. Evangelou’s current research focuses on engineering thinking, developmental factors in engineering pedagogy, technological literacy, and human

Conference Session

Innovative Program and Curricular Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

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). The remainder of the schools will notcomplete a post-course survey until late May or early June. An analysis of differences pre- topost-course is not meaningful until all data is collected.Student Responses – Pre-Course Survey Page 22.1644.6Figures 2 and 3 illustrate student responses to college and career interests regarding STEM. Figure 2 Student Interest on Studying STEM Disciplines in College Figure 3 Student Interest in Engineering & Technology CareersFigures 4 – 6 illustrate the perceived significance of instruction, activities, and interactions in

Conference Session

Broadening Participation of Minority Students in and with K-12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caridad Cruz, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

elementary, middle and highschool levels of the State of Campeche by creating high quality learning environments thatpromote interactive classrooms and contribute to a better understanding of science andmathematics while promoting careers in science, engineering and technology.Previous work2 on P-12 Mexican teachers’ perceptions about engineers revealed that thispopulation perceives engineers as “thinkers” rather than “doers.” Given that teachers’ ideas,knowledge and attitudes towards engineering and science might influence their students’perceptions toward these fields, it is necessary to explore the conceptions held by students toprevent (or correct) potential misconceptions. Addressing potential misconceptions is of criticalimportance since it

Conference Session

Middle School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Elizabeth Spencer, Queen's University; David S. Strong, Queen's University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

purpose of this first phase of a multi-phase study is to describe,from the perspective of grade 7 students, what engineering means. They will be asked how they Page 22.601.2define and interpret, or recognize and value, the word ―engineering‖ through the use of writtensurveys and interviews. Based upon the results of this investigation, it is anticipated thatoptimized assistive programs can be developed for teachers to provide broader awareness of, andencouragement for, the engineering profession as a career choice. It is also expected that thisresearch will assist in making improvements to current outreach and engineering

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and K-12 Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Klenk, Duke University; Gary Ybarra, Duke University; Anne D'Agostino, Compass Consulting, LLC; Ed Maxa, North Carolina Cooperative Extension; Kate Guerdat, North Carolina Cooperative Extension

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

for student responses. The goals of these focus groups areto answer the questions: 1) do students know what engineers do? 2) have there been changes instudent attitudes towards science, math, and engineering? 3) are students more or less interestedin pursuing a career in science, engineering, and technology? 4) do students in rural and urbancounties have different preferences in engineering activities? 5) do girls/boys have differentpreferences in engineering activities? Three focus groups were completed during the fall of 2009based on the Bioimaging and Your TV Remote modules, and data from those groups ispresented. TechXcite is an Informal Science Education program funded by the National ScienceFoundation (Grant 0638970

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Silvia Carreño, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Aurelio López-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

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willingness to engage in engineering related activities9.Ultimately perceptions could affect students’ career options, contributing to the significantmismatch between the demographics of the engineering work force and the demographics of thegeneral population in Mexico. The first step towards increasing participation in, and developinga greater understanding of engineering disciplines is to inform P-12 students about engineeringdisciplines and reduce inaccurate perceptions related to these fields8.Further, Mexican women teachers have to work on their stereotypes about gender-relatedprofessions, because most of their drawing were related to a men figure, that means that most ofwomen teachers believe that women should not pursue engineering as a career

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

Erin Shaw, University of Southern California; Minh Tuan La, University of Southern California; Richard Phillips; Erin B. Reilly, University of Southern California Annenberg Innovation Lab

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

since high school when he attended Center for Advanced Technologies in Florida. His passion leads him to constantly ponder on how evolving technologies can be deployed to find it’s applicable usage. After completing his studies in USC, Minh pursues a career in Software Engineering.Richard Phillips Richard Phillips, University of Southern California Richard Phillips is an undergraduate student at the University of Southern California majoring in Computer Science and Business Administration. He was a sophomore when he wrote this paper, and is expected to graduate in 2016. He plans on getting his Masters in Computer Science as part of USC Viterbi Engineering School’s progressive degree program in 2017. After

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tess Anne Hegedus, The University of North Carolina, Greensboro; Heidi B. Carlone, The University of North Carolina, Greensboro; Aundrea D. Carter, University of North Carolina, Greensboro

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

’ perceptions of how they are positioned in relation to school’s definitions ofsmartness impact their longer-term interest and affiliation.Problematic perceptions of smartness have critical consequences for K-12 engineering. Manystudents and teachers have limited understanding of engineers’ work. For instance, some think ofengineering as more of a vocational career (e.g., people who train to be mechanics to work oncars or machinery)4. Others consider engineers as those with unusual skill and talent inmathematics and science versus those who have considerable creativity, ability to work well withothers, and communication skills5. Other literature points to “nerd” and “academic-achiever”identities as gatekeepers among student engineers at the university

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #8493STEM Summer Institute Increases Student and Parent Understanding of En-gineeringDr. Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Harpeth Hall School and Vanderbilt University Dr. Stacy Klein-Gardner began as the Director of the Center for STEM Education in April 2011 just as the Center began. An engineer by training and in her ways of thinking, she received a BSE in biomedical and electrical engineering from Duke University in 1991. She then earned her M.S. from Drexel University in 1993 and her Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Vanderbilt University in 1996. Dr. Klein-Gardner’s career focuses on K-12 science, technology

Conference Session

Secondary (6-12) Outreach

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff Gregorio, Drexel University; Brandon G Morton, Music Technology as a Vehicle to STEM for High School Students; Youngmoo Kim, Drexel University; Jessica S Ward, Drexel University (Eng.)

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

andmath test scores, graduation rates, college enrollment rates, higher education completion rates,and college performance, among other metrics4. Toward this end, we’ve developed severalhands-on STEAM activities specifically to illustrate the interconnectedness of the arts and thesciences through music technology.Summer Music Technology ProgramThe Summer Music Technology Program (SMT) offers a unique educational experience forrising high school sophomores and juniors*. The week-long program, initiated in 2006 as part ofan NSF CAREER award, aims to introduce its participants to the concepts underlying modernmusic technology through inquiry-based projects and activities, drawing upon common musiclistening and playing experiences5. The vast majority

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farshid Marbouti, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

has increased among government organizationsand higher education institutes [2]. Despite this support there is no formal presence ofengineering education at the U.S. precollege level [3]. In addition, the American Society forEngineering Education reports indicate that teachers believe studying engineering at college ismore difficult than many other disciplines [3]. This perception passes from teachers tostudents. These may be some of the reasons that precollege students show no interest inengineering careers [4, 5].Model-Eliciting ActivitiesOne way to engage precollege students in developing interest and skills in STEM education isvia Model-Eliciting Activities (MEAs). MEAs were developed by mathematics educationresearchers [6] to better

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ning Fang, Utah State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

recruit K-12 students for apost-secondary study in STEM disciples 3, 4. For example, the National Research Councilidentified three important goals that a successful program in K-12 STEM education has: learningSTEM content and practices, developing positive dispositions toward STEM, and preparingstudents to be lifelong learners 1. Both the National Research Council 1, 3 and the NationalScience Board 4 of the National Science Foundation emphasize the pressing need to significantlyincrease the number of K-12 students who choose STEM disciplines as their post-secondarystudy and ultimately pursue advanced degrees and careers in STEM fields.Institutions of higher learning have developed a wide variety of strategies to attract and recruitK-12 students

Conference Session

Standards Based Approaches to K -12 Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Levelle Burr-Alexander, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ronald Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

preparation programs. Are there a sufficient number of teacher preparation programs to put qualified and knowledgeable teachers in our classrooms?1. IntroductionOver the next few years the demand for engineers is expected to increase three times faster thanfor all other occupations combined [1] but the number of students pursuing careers inengineering is not increasing adequately to meet this demand. In fact the number of studentscompleting baccalaureate degrees in engineering has increased very little over the last decade [2].Engineering plays a major role in shaping the world today. Yet many bright, capable studentschoose not to pursue sciences in high school, and therefore have no opportunity to enter highpaying engineering and technology

Conference Session

Extending a Hand Back: Older Students Inspiring Younger Students

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noah Salzman, Purdue University; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

indicated that they developed leadership skillsas a result of their involvement, and that PFP contributed positively to their overall collegeexperience. Participants also improved their communication and time management skills.Participants perceived less of a positive impact on their choice of career and major, and onlyslightly more that half of the participants believed that participation in PFP had a positive effecton their academic performance.The participants generally did not find their duties as mentors to be difficult, as shown in Figure5. The most difficult aspect of working with PFP was time management, followed by thetechnical challenges of working on the robots. A large majority of participants did not findteaching, managing the budget

Conference Session

The Role of Robotics in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Can Saygin, University of Texas, San Antonio; Timothy T. Yuen, University of Texas, San Antonio; Heather J. Shipley, University of Texas, San Antonio; Hung-da Wan, University of Texas, San Antonio; David Akopian, University of Texas, San Antonio

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

his academic career, he worked at the University of Toledo (1997-1999) and the Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly University of Missouri, Rolla) (1999-2006) before joining UTSA in Aug.2006. For more, please visit http://engineering.utsa.edu/˜saygin/ .Dr. Timothy T. Yuen, University of Texas, San Antonio Timothy T. Yuen is an Assistant Professor of instructional technology in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Texas, San Antonio. His research studies tools that mediate conceptual understanding in computer science and engineering. He is a member of IEEE, ACM, AERA, and ISTE and an affiliated faculty member of the Interactive Technology and Experience Center (iTEC

Conference Session

Research Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Helena Isabel Scutt, Stanford University; Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Stanford University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

persistence in STEM fields. We return to these constructs throughout this paperin developing strategies for educators to create more inclusive STEM classrooms.Table 1: Defining Common MetricsTerm Functional definition NotesIdentity For a given subject, identity is a “Science career aspirations in compilation of level of interest, self- eighth grade (i.e., early assessment of competency, and how identification) strongly predicted much recognition one feels with regard physical science bachelor’s to it10. degree attainment several years

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Engineering Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Mahler, The Boeing Company; Ann Broughton, Purdue University; Barrett Caldwell, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, 2007 Fall Space Day – An Educational Outreach and Professional Development Program ModelAbstractAn emerging aspect of engineering outreach is service-based learning and outreach. In theservice learning model, university level students take active and leading roles in community-based outreach activities. For over 10 years, Purdue’s Fall Space Day (PFSD) has been asuccessful outreach program to excite third through eighth grade school students about science,technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and space-related careers. PSFD was developedby the Purdue University chapter of the Students for the Exploration and Development of Space(Purdue SEDS) and has been sponsored annually by the Purdue University

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daphne Duncan, Purdue University; Euridice Oware, Purdue University; Monica Cox, Purdue University; Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

; however, this is not the case. The fact is thatthe number of engineers graduating in the United States has remained unchanged over the pastthree years, while countries like China and India have far surpassed us. In an age wheretechnology is ever evolving, the US needs to keep up with competing countries or our place inthe technological world will be threatened1.So, why is the U.S. producing so few engineers? Why aren’t university students choosingengineering as a career? It is becoming increasingly clear that the answer begins in elementaryschool. Unfortunately, engineering is not traditionally part of the K-12 curriculum and manyteachers are apprehensive about attempting to teach these topics2. Teachers are likelyuncomfortable teaching

Conference Session

Engineering in High Schools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Merrill, Illinois State University; Rodney Custer, Illinois State University; Jenny Daugherty, University of Illinois,-Urbana-Champaign; Martin Westrick, University of Illinois,-Urbana-Champaign; Yong Zeng, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

instruction to deliver these three coreengineering concepts to secondary level technology education students. Using a mixed methodquasi-experimental, pre-test post-test no control group design, this study explored the extent towhich students understood and were able to demonstrate an understanding of constraints,optimization, and constraints. It is believed that through this strong conceptual base, a betterunderstanding of engineering and engineering design can be achieved.Review of the LiteraturePredictive AnalysisIn a review of science, engineering and technology careers, Deal stated that engineers apply Page 12.443.2mathematical and scientific

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Assessing K - 12 Engineering Education Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gordon Kingsley, Georgia Institute of Technology; Monica Gaughan, Georgia Institute of Technology; Donna Llewellyn, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

biophysics from Johns Hopkins University and has taught in the Biology Department at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. She focuses on equity issues in education and K-12 educational reform. Marion is co-PI of the STEP NSF grant.Monica Gaughan, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Monica Gaughan is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy. Her research currently focuses on higher education policy and administration, and scientific careers and labor force. She was awarded an NSF CAREER award to investigate the effects of university-level personnel policies and practices on the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women faculty in science fields

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricky T Castles, East Carolina University; Zhen Zhu, East Carolina University

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Diversity

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overalleffectiveness of using robotics in engineering education4.Finally, longitudinal tracking of student progress in the upcoming few years should be evaluated,which would provide data to directly assess the long-term outcome of the program. Forexample, three of the juniors who participated in the research projects have applied for top pre-college research programs. Although their status was not actively tracked, they requestedreference letters from both faculty members. Ultimately, what is of interest is whether thestudents gain an appreciation and greater understanding of the STEM disciplines and how thatmanifests itself by participating students electing to pursue a career in STEM fields. This can betracked by the percentage of students enrolled in STEM

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Fundamental: Tools and Content for K-12 Engineering Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jale F. Akyurtlu, Hampton University; Otsebele E Nare, Hampton University; Lumumba Harnett, University of Kansas

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, the teachers could teach their students the difference between true problem solvingand the trial-and-error approach. Index Terms—Algebra, problem solving, system analysis.IntroductionStrategies to boost mathematics understanding to help students prepare for careers in STEMfields are a necessity due to a deepening problem over the years, culminating in many collegefreshmen matriculating without sufficient tools to succeed in college1. Recently, theCommonwealth of Virginia started testing students on more rigorous content standards to meetnational and international benchmarks for college-and-career readiness in mathematics amongother subject matters as part of preparing students to compete in today's global economy2. Thecommonwealth's