Conference Session

K-12 Teacher Pre-Service and Undergraduate Instructor Training

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Penn State Harrisburg; Sofía Carolina Maldonado, Texas A&M International University; Gerardo J. Pinzon PE, Texas A&M International University; Rohitha Goonatilake, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

support and minimal risk;• Including members of the K-12 community, education and learning science community, as well as industry on department and college curriculum committees; and• Integrating the design experience vertically by including K-12, freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and graduate students in engineering design projects; among others.However, one particular solution for engineering recruitment and retention is to train teachers inSTEM areas so that they can intercede while students are still young. Many universities conductsummer programs for middle and high school students; however, little has been done to train K-12 teachers. This paper documents the efforts to increase STEM awareness of pre-serviceteachers through a one-week

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Powers, Clarkson University; Bruce Brydges, SUNY Potsdam; Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; Mary Margaret Small, Clarkson University; Gail Gotham, St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES; Peter Turner, Clarkson University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

skill and content knowledge that exists forinstance when you have an elementary teacher, a middle school teacher and a high school teacherbringing their specific expertise and background to a workshop. It was an introduction in manycases to differential instruction.Faculty members have also benefited from their exposure to K-12 outreach activities byintegrating their experiences and lesons learned into their research grants, especially NSF. Forexample, an asst. professor from Mechanical Engineering who has been involved in our roboticsoutreach activities was recently received an NSF CAREER award that integrates K-12 outreach,and another professor has a new NSF CCLI grant that includes a high school component as afollow on to the Finding NANO

Conference Session

K-12 Activities

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dean Aslam, Michigan State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

mechanicalparts, can lead to a substantially higher resolution. This simple construction explains the actualprinciple of an AFM, which can then be shown to children in an arranged visit to an AFM facility. Wehave tested this concept on a number of children in grades 4-8 and they seem to get some idea of howan AFM works on the nanoscale. However, one needs to do a systematic study on a larger number ofchildren with the help of teachers and educational experts, which will be the subject of a subsequentstudy.Science, Engineering and Mathematics Now we are ready to explain some science and engineering principles. A Pentium 4 microprocessorhas millions of transistors integrated on an area of approximately 1-2 cm2. The use of a transistor as aswitch is a key

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

predictor of future college success.What mathematical concepts are future freshman engineering students taught in high school andare they sufficient preparation for the rigors of an engineering curriculum? This paper will takean introductory look at these questions by examining the North Carolina approach to high schoolmath, through the Standard Course of Study, by selected classroom snapshots and by assessmentof selected mathematics skills of college freshmen.1.0 IntroductionExperience working with teachers1 has show that it is common for teachers at one level to not beaware of what math is taught at the previous and next levels, including the transition from highschool to college. In addition, high stakes testing is having a definite impact on

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leo McAfee, University of Michigan; Andrew Kim, Michigan State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2007-2415: SUCCESSFUL PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMSLeo McAfee, University of Michigan Leo C. McAfee received the BS degree from Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, in 1966, and the MSE and PhD degrees from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, in 1967 and 1970, respectively, all degrees in Electrical Engineering. He joined the University of Michigan in 1971 and is currently an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He has had summer and leave positions at General Motors Research Laboratories, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, AT&T Bell Laboratories, and Telecom Analysis Systems. He has held leadership positions for curriculum and degree

Conference Session

Outreach Along the K-12 Pathways to Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly Doyle P.E., University of Nevada, Reno; Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego; Catherine W. French, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Heidi A Tremayne P.E., Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center; Sean P Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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disconnectedness of the K-12 sciencecurriculum from topics and content relevant to students’ daily lives and interests 4. Although K-12 engineering curricula and research on how students learn is required to develop successful K-12 engineering programs, researchers also believe that engineering education will be greatlyenhanced when engineering literacy is clearly defined, informal engineering education programsare integrated into the K-12 curriculum, and engineering-focused schools are supported 5.Informal programs, such as those developed by local museums and universities, currently engagea small percentage of the total number of K-12 students in the United States. But the number isquickly increasing, enhancing the opportunity to significantly improve

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

University, West Lafayette Dr. Morgan Hynes is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue Univer- sity and Director of the FACE Lab research group at Purdue. In his research, Hynes explores the use of engineering to integrate academic subjects in K-12 classrooms. Specific research interests include design metacognition among learners of all ages; the knowledge base for teaching K-12 STEM through engi- neering; the relationships among the attitudes, beliefs, motivation, cognitive skills, and engineering skills of K-16 engineering learners; and teaching engineering. Page 26.1014.1

Conference Session

Engineering Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann P. McMahon Ph.D., Ann P. McMahon, LLC

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

educators from Washington University, the Saint Louis Science Center, the Missouri Botanical Garden, and the Saint Louis Zoo in providing curriculum, professional development, kit materials, an interactive website, and a visiting science laboratory/classroom to schools throughout the St. Louis area. She serves on the national faculty of the National Science Resources Center’s Leadership Assistance for Science Education Reform (LASER) strategic planning institutes. She was a 2008 and 2009 fellow in the Psychodynamic Research Training Program at Yale University’s Anna Freud Child Study Center. McMahon has a distinctive ability to translate cutting edge concepts from various disciplines in science, engineering, and education in an

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering and Pre-College Outreach Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; Kathleen Sernak, Rowan University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

to meet these challenges.The ECT ProgramThis ECT (Engineering Clinics for Teachers) Program is a partnership between RowanUniversity’s Colleges of Engineering and Education to provide an Engineering Clinic experiencefor middle school teachers and guidance counselors. Modeled after the unique RowanEngineering Clinics4-5, it utilizes real world problem solving via simple cost effective activities.The overall objectives of the program are to:• Provide exposure to engineering careers and make engineering more relevant to middle school educators,• Ensure that teachers are academically prepared to successfully integrate engineering content into their existing curriculum,• Support teachers and students in exploring and understanding

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Clark, North Carolina State University; Jeremy Ernst, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2008-419: VISUAL SCIENCE AND STEM-BASED 6-12 EDUCATIONAaron Clark, North Carolina State University Aaron C. Clark is an Associate Professor of Graphic Communications at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. He received his B.S. and M.S. in Technology and Technology Education from East Tennessee State University. He earned his doctoral degree from North Carolina State University. His teaching specialty is in introductory engineering drawing, with emphasis in 3D modeling and animation. His research areas include graphics education and scientific/technical visualization. He presents and publishes in both vocational/technology education and engineering education. Contact Info: (919)515

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joyce Allen, National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

DevelopmentIntroduction:The rapidly developing field of nanoscale science and engineering (NSE) is expected to impactalmost every facet of human life and thus has been termed the “next” technical revolution. Asstated by Daly and Bryan1; “Nanoscale science and engineering represents both the revolutionaryand evolutionary nature of science, and if we are to remain contemporary in our curriculum wemust design lessons focused in this area and find ways to successfully integrate this content intocurricula.” However, few teachers have the knowledge to incorporate NSE into their curriculumsince this field of knowledge is developing after they have left school themselves. The NationalNanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN) is a National Science Foundation fundednetwork

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

integrated engineering disciplines and concepts were developed by a team ofexperienced curriculum developers; field tested at over 40 events in California, Connecticut,Georgia, Michigan, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, Utah, and Wisconsin, to determine theirsuitability for a wide range of settings and audiences; and reviewed by professional educatorsand engineers. Formative evaluation guided development of the program and, once completed,summative evaluation conducted by an independent evaluation team measured impact andefficacy of the program’s design, resource materials, and event formats. Findings indicate thatFamily Engineering activities and events are fun and engaging, result in families having anincreased appreciation and understanding of

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shashank Shekhar, Vanderbilt University; Faruk Caglar, Vanderbilt University; Anton Dukeman, Vanderbilt University; Liyan Hou; Aniruddha Gokhale, Vanderbilt University; John S. Kinnebrew, Vanderbilt University; Gautam Biswas, Vanderbilt University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Biswas is a Professor of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Engineering Manage- ment in the EECS Department and a Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Software Integrated Systems (ISIS) at Vanderbilt University. He has an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Mumbai, India, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science from Michigan State University in E. Lansing, MI. Prof. Biswas conducts research in Intelligent Systems with primary interests in hybrid modeling, sim- ulation, and analysis of complex embedded systems, and their applications to diagnosis, prognosis, and fault-adaptive control. As part of this work, he has worked on fault

Conference Session

Promoting Scientific and Technological Literacy

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suzanne Soled, University of Cincinnati; Patricia McNerney, University of Cincinnati; Laura Koehl, University of Cincinnati; Kelly Obarski, University of Cincinnati; Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

tailored educationalmethods course, one instructional planning course, a Field Practicum course,Instructional Technology Across the Curriculum course, and Instructional Teaching &Learning Styles course. The education courses train them in: 1) methods, concepts,theory, and assessment of instruction; 2) design and implementation of science andmathematics curricula with an emphasis on instructional technology; 3) local, state andnational curriculum standards, educational practices, and pragmatic and logisticalsecondary education issues; and 4) advanced technology, time management andclassroom management techniques for technology use in classrooms 2-6. Each year, thegraduate Fellows present a one- or two-day “Teaching with Technology” workshop for

Conference Session

Extending a Hand Back: Older Students Inspiring Younger Students

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

AJ Almaguer, University of California, Berkeley; Roy Tangsombatvisit, University of California, Berkeley; Matthew Ford, University of California, Berkeley; Susan Yushan Chen, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley Engineers and Mentors; Lisa A. Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley; Neil Ray, University of California, Berkeley

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

gives adescription of each category. The curriculum team ensures that the syllabus covers concepts fromall the major engineering disciplines. The list of lesson plans for Fall 2010 is given in Table 2.When developing lesson plans, we take full advantage of the fairly comprehensive collections ofengineering lesson plans that already exist including but not limited to: teachengineering.org,howtosmile.org, make magazine, Instructables.com, etc. As we gain experience in designinglesson plans we hope to eventually make our own contributions to these communities. Page 22.302.5 Module- These lesson plans teach an overarching engineering

Conference Session

Linking K-12 to Post-secondary

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emilia Andreeva-Moschen P.E., University of Applied Sciences Joanneum

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

that these results will be useful for other academic institutions. Page 25.1298.2Research questions and hypothesisAs is the case with most university departments that provide very technical study programs,we are faced with the problem of high drop-out rate. Furthermore, it is a well-knownphenomenon that the non-persistence rate can vary appreciable from year to year even thoughthe curriculum, the teaching staff, and the overall study conditions have remained unchanged.We are also confronted with the fact that we invest more and more in individual supervision,social integration and special freshmen courses without significant sustainable

Conference Session

It's Elementary

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eduardo Alfonso Suescun-Florez, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Ryan Francis Cain, PS 3 The Bedford Village School; Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Magued G. Iskander P.E., Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

of soils is part of the elementary school curriculum in countries such as Egypt,India, Iran, and U.S. By a judicious integration of engineering concepts and modern technology,students can be engaged in hands-on activities that are educational, interesting, and inspirationalfor them. The technology component of the work presented here serves as an entry point forelementary school students to be introduced to engineering. It is widely observed that studentsare naturally drawn to iPads, LEGO robots, and even 3D printing. These tools, considered fun bystudents, can serve as hooks to engage them in learning. That is, the educators must leveragethese contemporary manipulatives to engage students in the learning of the required standards

Conference Session

Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen O'Brien, The College of New Jersey

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

make judgments about what is likely to work in a given context in response to students’ needs.Data presented in this paper suggests that our program produces future teachers with a richlevel of skills in all five of these areas. The program provides these skills in a unique andpowerful fashion through a full STEM, liberal arts and professional curriculum. The T&Econtent plays a special role. T&E content includes substantial emphasis on the design process(an “adaptive optimization” process), open-ended projects, hands-on skills, teaming as wellas verbal and visual communication skills. T&E skills also provide direct experiences withBloom’s higher levels of learning (analysis, synthesis & evaluation) as well as several

Conference Session

New and Innovative Ideas

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Thomas Malcolm, University of Virginia; Jennifer L. Chiu, University of Virginia; Edward Pan, University of Virginia; M. David Burghardt, Hofstra University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Society for Engineering Education, 2012 WISEngineering: A Web-Based Engineering Design Learning EnvironmentAbstract In this paper we introduce WISEngineering, a new curriculum delivery, assessment, andfeedback system that uses engineering design to teach science, technology, engineering and math(STEM) concepts to middle school and high school students. WISEngineering is a free, open-source environment that supports STEM learning by guiding students through informedengineering design projects1. WISEngineering includes learning modules that involve extensivehands-on engineering for real-world problems and integrate computer-aided design (CAD) anddigital fabrication technologies. Here we

Conference Session

Descriptions of Curricular and Model Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keeshan Williams, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Magued G. Iskander, Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

under NYU-Poly’s GK-12 program funded by NSF and CBRI consortium of donors. His research interests include real-time monitoring DNA-protein interactions at electrified interfaces.Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University VIKRAM KAPILA is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnic Institute of NYU, Brooklyn, NY, where he directs an NSF funded Web-Enabled Mechatronics and Process Control Re- mote Laboratory, an NSF funded Research Experience for Teachers Site in Mechatronics, and an NSF funded GK-12 Fellows project. He has held visiting positions with the Air Force Research Laboratories in Dayton, OH. His research interests are in cooperative control; distributed spacecraft formation

Conference Session

iSTEM

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. David Burghardt, Hofstra University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

showed growth, but the bottom two quartiles showed the greatest gains in performance.Furthermore, a study by Burghardt and Krowles5 with low-performing fifth grade students in aremedial mathematics class indicated that the use of engineering design pedagogy in a geometryunit provided dramatic shifts in mathematics content knowledge, from a pre-assessment averageof 18% to a post –assessment average of 88% correct responses to a unit assessment. Therewere equally dramatic improvements in student attitude towards mathematics. Valuable links also exist between engineering and informal science and mathematics.Lachapelle and Cunningham10 utilized an engineering curriculum at the Museum of Science inBoston to determine its effect on student

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly Ogden, University of Arizona; Gregory Ogden, University of Arizona

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

has been the pattern in U. S. education. The developers of theStandards propose that fewer topics be taught to a deeper conceptual level, so that studentsdevelop an understanding of the big ideas, which can then be applied to other areas. Oneemphasis of the science Standards is on teaching science as a process of inquiry, honoringstudents’ prior understanding of the natural world around them and building upon that byallowing students to investigate questions they themselves frame. When teachers and schooldistricts develop their science and math core curriculum around the Standards, a more coherentprogram of instruction emerges; equity for all students and excellence of instruction areachievable

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

the scope and methodology of these programsdiffer in order to address different populations of students, collaboration and the sharing ofavailable resources between the programs may lead to the development of useful activities whichmay be more effective at encouraging interest3. This paper discusses a collaborative attemptbetween two programs currently being implemented at Drexel University, and an evaluation ofthe portability of activities from one program to the other.Additionally, this study focuses on the importance of integrating the arts in STEM education.One longitudinal study found that at-risk K-12 students who participate in an arts-richcurriculum outperform those with little or no arts exposure in terms of overall GPA, reading

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elsa Head, Tufts University; Adam Carberry, Tufts University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

withengineering and technology. The end goal of this partnership is to provide a teacher with theknowledge, tools, and confidence to implement an engineering and technology curriculum intheir classroom.In this paper we examine teachers’ reactions on their participation in STOMP. We specificallylook at teacher perceptions of STOMP, experience and comfort level in teaching STEM content,and their shear interest in the STOMP program. We also examine a need and rationale behind athree-phase model in which STOMP has a sustainable impact on a teacher’s ability to implementSTEM curricula.Results of this study show that STOMP has raised teachers’ confidence in teaching andknowledge of engineering and technology content. These results support the use of a three

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

areas include integrated freshman engineering and courses throughout the chemical engineering curriculum including unit operations laboratories and reactor design. His current research activities include engineering educational reform, enzyme-based catalytic reactions in micro-scale reactor systems, and bioengineering applied to renewable fuels and chemicals. Page 11.1406.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Using Research as a Tool for Student RecruitingABSTRACTThe Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, in conjunction with the MississippiScience and Mathematics School

Conference Session

High-School Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology; Debra Brockway, Stevens Institute of Technology; Beth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Henry Harms, Stevens Insititue of Technology; Eirik Hole, Stevens Institute of Technology; David Janosz, NJTEA

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means thatbetter understanding of potential “foreign” user communities and environments are needed.Students participating in the Introduction to the Core Concepts of Systems Engineering haveengaged in a first-hand experience integrating systems engineering and global collaboration aspart of an effort to increase the number of students who will go on to pursue engineeringeducation and careers and to provide them with workforce skills for the 21st century.Pilot Test DescriptionThe two major components addressed during the first year of the SAGE project were to 1)identify and develop the four systems and global engineering curriculum modules and 2) provideprofessional development on those modules to selected teachers who would then pilot test

Conference Session

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

thancomprehension of mathematical and scientific concepts. Previous low scores appeared to be a consistent indicator ofpotential problems, therefore demonstrating the value of focusing the program’s efforts on cultivating essential mathskills. Hands-on engineering projects, nonexistent in most high school curriculums, provided a link between theconceptual learning of the classroom and the real world applications in an engineering environment. SATpreparation classes were provided through a nationally recognized test preparation organization which ensured thatstudents had the most competitive scores that they had the potential to achieve. In addition, CARE students hadopportunities to interact and work with engineering faculty and students allowing them to

Conference Session

Out-of-School and Informal Activities

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yair Joseph Mega P.E., Northeastern University; Claire Duggan, Northeastern University; Daniel Sullivan, Northeastern University; Lauren Horn, Northeastern University; Charles A. Dimarzio, Northeastern University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

applying, thus, attracting only those students who are sincerelyinterested in YSP for the unique research experience it offersThe program’s staff make sure they accept a diverse group of young scholars. In the applicationprocess the candidates are asked to provide their school name, town, ethnicity, and total familyincome among other common demographic information like name, gender, age, school grades,etc. Diversity is a key to ensuring vibrant discussions with participants from all backgrounds.FacilitiesNortheastern University is well-known for combining classroom studies with experientiallearning to allow practical applications to be an integral part of the learning process. Theuniversity is also at the forefront of research on many of society’s

Conference Session

High School Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd Kaiser, Montana State University; Peggy Taylor, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University; Howard Tenenbaum, La Jolla High School, San Diego Unified School District; Seth Hodges, St. Michael Indian School, St. Michaels, AZ

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-478: INSPIRING FUTURE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS THROUGHSCIENCE TEACHERSTodd Kaiser, Montana State University Todd J. Kaiser is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Montana State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, a M.S. in Physics from Oregon State University and a B.S. in Physics from Montana State University. His current focus areas include microfabricated sensors and actuators.Peggy Taylor, Montana State University Peggy Taylor, Ed.D., is the Director of the Master of Science in Science Education (MSSE) program at Montana State University. As director of the program, Taylor recruits and advises

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Lee, University of South Florida; Linda Nook, Riverview High School; William Massolio, Riverview High School; Robert Liming, Riverview High School; Nancy Smith, Riverview High School; Susan Pantling, Riverview High School; Rodeny Jones, Riverview High School; Jan Davis, RIverview High School; Judy Meksraitis, Riverview High School; Effa Beauette, Riverview High School

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can select from a wide list of liberal artsprograms). The University of South Florida has recently implemented an undergraduatecertificate program (ACertificate in the Arts@) designed specifically for engineering majors. Thisallows students to pursue the traditional engineering curriculum while simultaneously pursuingan interest in one of the VPA. Page 12.84.2In general, it has been our position that students with definite talents in both engineering and theVPA would benefit from an environment that is supportive of the development of both areas.We have focused on theVPA specifically rather than the broader liberal arts since the