Conference Session

Middle School Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda S. Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Suzanne L. Berliner-Heyman, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

traditionally underserved and typically underrepresented populations who wouldnot otherwise be exposed to engineering during their middle school years. The academiccurriculum is aligned with state Core Curriculum Content Standards. Students are presentedwith a scenario that contains a core problem to be solved and are assigned to work in teams offour. Students receive an introduction to the Engineering Design Process (EDP), are taught howto apply the EDP in developing and testing a prototype, and are required to make a presentationabout their solution to the core problem. Presentations must include an outline of how the EDPwas applied and a demonstration of their prototype. Programs such as this provide aninterdisciplinary, project-based learning

Conference Session

Enhancing K12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wendy Huang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Barbara Brizuela, Tufts University; Peter Wong, Tufts University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2008-1824: INTEGRATING ALGEBRA AND ENGINEERING IN THE MIDDLESCHOOL CLASSROOMWendy Huang, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyBarbara Brizuela, Tufts UniversityPeter Wong, Tufts University Page 13.759.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Integrating Algebra and Engineering in the Middle School ClassroomAbstractThe Building Math curricula project was originally titled “Integrating Algebra and Engineeringin the Classroom.” It resulted in the development of three middle school instructional units thatuniquely integrates inquiry-based mathematics investigations and engineering design challenges.The engineering

Conference Session

Engineering Student Involvement in K12 Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malinda Zarske, University of Colorado at Boulder; Jacquelyn Sullivan, University of Colorado at Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado at Boulder; Janet Yowell, University of Colorado at Boulder

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

MS in civil engineering from CU-Boulder.Jacquelyn Sullivan, University of Colorado at Boulder JACQUELYN F. SULLIVAN is founding co-director of the Integrated Teaching and Learning Program and Laboratory. She co-created and co-teaches a First-Year Engineering Projects course, an Innovation and Invention course, and a service-learning Engineering Outreach Corps elective. Dr. Sullivan initiated the ITL's extensive K-12 engineering program and leads a multi-institutional NSF-supported initiative that created TeachEngineering, an online collection of K-12 engineering curricula. Dr. Sullivan has 14 years of industrial engineering experience and directed an interdisciplinary water resources

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2007-1892: A NOVEL PROGRAM OF PARALLEL PRE-ENGINEERING ANDVISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION AT THE HIGH SCHOOLLEVELWilliam Lee, University of South Florida Dr. Lee is a Professor of Chemical Engineering and has several projects with faculty in the College of Visual & Performing Arts.Linda Nook, Riverview High School Linda Nook is the principal of Riverview High School in Sarasota, Florida.William Massolio, Riverview High SchoolRobert Liming, Riverview High SchoolNancy Smith, Riverview High SchoolSusan Pantling, Riverview High SchoolJan Davis, RIverview High SchoolRodeny Jones, Riverview High SchoolJudy Meksraitis, Riverview High SchoolEffa Beauette, Riverview High School Effa is the Coordinator of

Conference Session

Elementary School Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Caroline Beller, Oklahoma State University; Pamela Fry, Oklahoma State University; Adrienne Redmond, Oklahoma State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Class and field activities are hands-on, inquiry-basedactivities, utilizing whole group discussions, cooperative learning groups, and someindividual projects. Laboratory experiences are designed to emphasize the scienceprocess skills. The remaining 25% of class time is devoted to lecture, discussion, anddemonstration. During the laboratory engineering concepts were discussed anddemonstrated.This paper will focus on the effectiveness of instruction by a chemical engineeringfaculty member as evaluated by in-course assessment tools. Was there any perceivedbenefit of having an Engineer involved with a course designed for education majors?Were the students more aware of the engineering field and of engineering concepts due tothis involvement? Were

Conference Session

Assessing Perceptions of Engineers and Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, Virginia Tech; Michael Alley, Virginia Tech; Pavlos Vlachos, Virginia Tech

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Research senior design project Undergraduate Research Freshmen Undergraduates Middle School and High School Students Hands on exercises and presentations Figure 1. Schematic of the development ladder of research translation to engineering education from middle school to graduate education. This illustration shows the big picture of research transfer leading to interdisciplinary engineers who are leaders in

Conference Session

Research Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

efficacy in math. Thesample of second grade students and utilization of a randomized control assignment methodhelped fill missing methodological gaps, and several relationships were examined that filled inconstruct related holes. The guiding question for the current study was: Did second gradestudents who participated in a mathematics based PBL unit report higher levels of engagementcompared to students who participated in traditional, teacher directed instruction?MethodsThe current study was an examination of one piece of a two-year, multifaceted grant. Thisresearch project was a Jacob K. Javits initiative funded through the U.S. Department ofEducation that followed one cohort of students during 2nd and 3rd grade as they experienced threePBL

Conference Session

K-12 Computer Science and Computational Thinking Initiatives

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afrin Naz, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech.; Mingyu Lu, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech.

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

course materials/tools/projects related tocomputer education.Previous workIn the course of preparing our Google workshop (along with continuing post workshop activity),we followed four successful models: (i) Improving Teacher Quality in Southern Illinois: Rural Access to Mathematics Professional Development6; (ii) Outreach Programs and Professional Development Activities at the Colorado School of Mines7; (iii) School Level Computer Science Education and Computer Science Teacher Training in the US: An Overview and an Example Solution5; (iv) A Five-Week Online Course on Robotics for Middle and High School Teachers using Their Own Lego Mindstorms NXT Robot Kits8.The first model6 offered professional training

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and K-12 Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoff Wright; Braden Boss, Springville High School; Daniel Bates, Brigham Young University; Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

have already been taken to integratetechnological literacy into school curriculums in some areas. For example, the state ofMassachusetts has developed PreK – 12 Instructional Technology Standards24 which schooldistricts are expected to adopt. A second example comes from the state of Utah, where twogeneral approaches to teaching engineering and technology have been adopted. One has been toincorporate a nationwide program called Project Lead the Way (PLTW).26 PLTW involves afour-year sequence of technology education courses that are designed to help high schoolstudents prepare for engineering and technology higher education disciplines. One problem thatsome school systems have had in implementing this program is the cost associated

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alpaslan Sahin, AggieSTEM Center at Texas A&M University; James R. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Niyazi Erdogan, Texas A&M University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

interests are STEM education with an emphasis on science, project-based learning, and engineering education. Page 25.474.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012Do High School Computer and AP Courses, and SAT Test Scores Help Students Choose STEM Majors In College? Page 25.474.2 AbstractA quantitative case study design was employed to investigate the relationships between students’computer and Advanced Placement (AP) course taking, SAT test scores, and their STEM majorselection. Study

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; Eric Deemer Ph.D., Louisiana Tech University; Krystal S. Corbett, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

designed toexpose high school students and their teachers to both the technical applications and social implicationsof cyber-related activities. This integrated approach to teaching strives to educate new scholars whounderstand not only the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) but also thepolitical, social, historical, ethical, and legal aspects of this evolving discipline. K12 teachers attendprofessional development workshops throughout the year. The workshops help the teacher prepare forthe week long residential camp during the summer that both the teachers and student attend.Results of the project will be included, as well as activities developed such as: historical/policy essaycompetitions, cryptographic treasure hunt, and

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

which an engineering design challengechanges teachers’ conceptions of thermal energy and heat transfer? Page 15.461.3WorkshopFor over 10 years, professors from UDLAP have been working with the company CalizasIndustriales del Carmen (CALICA) on a community service project whose main objective is toprovide teacher development programs at an annual regional conference (sponsored byCALICA) in the state of Quintana Roo. These programs involve offering for 3 days,distinguished lectures, seminars, and workshops at no cost to teachers in attendance. Theprogram designed for each conference is always different and includes recent educationaldevelopments

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

N. Nezamuddin, Valparaiso University; Anurag Pande, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

development by generating student interest in the field at an early stage. The 8 framework for executing near-peer facilitated activities and assessing the resulting learning 9 outcomes could be adopted for other STEM fields as well.10 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS11 This effort was partially supported by funding from the University of California Transportation12 Center (UCTC) consortium of which Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a member. We would also like13 to thank Drs. Rod Turochy, David Hurwitz, and Kristen Bernhardt of the National Transportation14 Curriculum Project who provided valuable feedback for refining some of these ideas.15 Page

Conference Session

Engineering Across the K-12 Curriculum: Integration with the Arts, Social Studies, Sciences, and the Common Core

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elise K. Morgan, Museum of Science Boston, Engineering is Elementary; Erin M. Fitzgerald, Museum of Science; Jonathan D. Hertel, Engineering is Elementary, Museum of Science, Boston

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

.”  “As a Curriculum Integration Specialist for my k-8 school, the workshop clearly reinforced a multitude of ways to easily integrate various content areas into project- based learning activities and engineering design challenges. I especially enjoyed meeting and collaborating with other professionals during the workshops.”In addition to the open-ended question, teachers on both follow-up surveys were asked to rankthe impact the workshop had on them. The majority of teachers reported that the workshop had a“great” or “slight” impact on how they integrated topics in their classrooms (see Figure 2). Forthe teachers who responded that the workshop did not make an impact, they stated that theyalready integrated

Conference Session

Engineering Across the K-12 Curriculum: Integration with the Arts, Social Studies, Sciences, and the Common Core

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica M. Harlan, University of South Alabama ; Susan A. Pruet, STEMWorks, LLC; James Van Haneghan, University of South Alabama; Melissa Divonne Dean, Mobile Area Education Foundation

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

science through STEMWorks, LLC (susan.STEMWorks@gmail.com)Dr. James Van Haneghan, University of South Alabama James Van Haneghan is Professor and Director of Assessment and Evaluation in the College of Education at the University of South Alabama where he teaches courses in research methods, assessment, and learn- ing. He has research interests in the areas of program evaluation, problem- and project-based learning, mathematics education, motivation, and assessment. He has been at the University of South Alabama since 1995. Before that he held positions at Northern Illinois University and George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. His doctoral training was from the Applied Developmental Psychology Program at

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Curriculum and Programming Resources, Part 1 of 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose M. Garcia, Purdue University (Statewide Technology); Yury Alexandrovich Kuleshov, Purdue University, West Lafayette; John H. Lumkes

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

robots in STEMrecruitment include: 1) improved student perception in STEM disciplines, 2) expanded studentinterest in choosing STEM careers among students, 3) better student retention rates throughoutSTEM career paths. Robotics present a unique advantage as engineering teaching tool because itcan be used to explain basic concepts in mechanics like Newton’s laws but can also be used forexplaining more involved topics like electronics, hydraulics or programming.The broad goal of this project was to increase awareness of STEM fields; and particularly, thediscipline of fluid power among young students attending middle and high schools. The datapresented here was collected during a series of workshops that used a hydraulic robotic micro-excavator

Conference Session

Secondary (6-12) Outreach

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Healy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Angela Berenstein

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

school students. The site has provided great. I enjoyed it and foundapproximately 30 two-day nanofabrication camps – also it helpful talking one-on-onecalled “Chip Camps” during which participants are after doing the whole project. I felt I understood itintroduced to nanoscale science and engineering, fabricate a more when I was going overmicro-resistor (found in all electronics), learn laboratory it. Using the equipment wasprotocols and safety procedures, and design and test an a great experience for me.experiment in USCB’s cleanroom facility

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly Hutchinson, Purdue University; Lynn Bryan, Purdue University; George Bodner, Purdue University; Nicholas Giordano, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

last twodecades.9 On the other hand, the NSB projects indicate that there will be a 26% rise in scienceand engineering occupations from 2002-2012.9 Interest and achievement in K-12 science isvitally important to the engineering field as the students that most often pursue engineering as acareer are those students with strong abilities and interest in science and mathematics.Nanoscale science and engineering (NSE), with its cutting edge research and innovation has thepotential to pique the interest of students whose interest and desire to study science and/ orengineering might otherwise wane.The purpose of this study is to examine secondary (grades 7-12) students’ interests in nanoscalescience and engineering. Because of its inherent

Conference Session

Fundamental: Tools and Content for K-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Steven Brill, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering; Jennifer B Listman, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering; Vikram Kapila, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Mechatronics and Entrepreneurship, a GK-12 Fellows project, and a DR K-12 research project, all funded by NSF. He has held visiting positions with the Air Force Research Laboratories in Dayton, OH. His research interests include K-12 STEM education, mechatronics, robotics, and control system tech- nology. Under Research Experience for Teachers Site and GK-12 Fellows programs, funded by NSF, and the Central Brooklyn STEM Initiative (CBSI), funded by six philanthropic foundations, he has con- ducted significant K-12 education, training, mentoring, and outreach activities to integrate engineering concepts in science classrooms and labs of dozens of New York City public schools. He received NYU- SoE’s 2002, 2008, 2011, and 2014

Conference Session

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

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

´orio de Sistemas Integr´aveis (LSI) of EP-USP since 1988, where she is a principal investigator of the Interactive Electronic Media research group (which includes research in computer graphics, digital image processing, techniques and devices for human-computer interaction, virtual reality and augmented reality). She coordinates research projects in the area of Interactive Elec- tronic Media, with emphasis on applications related to Education and Health. She coordinates scientific dissemination initiatives and projects aimed at identifying and developing talents in Science and Engi- neering. She was responsible for the design and feasibility of Febrace (Brazilian Fair of Science and Engineering), the biggest

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Ann Rursch, Iowa State University; Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University; Andy Luse, Iowa State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

also participate in numerous activities (calledanomalies) throughout the competition which are designed to keep them engaged and slightly offbalance just as real IT staffs get engaged in new projects and may overlook intrusions or securityrisks in new implementations. These requests may run counter to the goal of having securesystems or may open holes in their servers. The students must then decide how, or if, toimplement the request on their network, as well as how to implement it securely. It is theseactivities that help keep the students focused on providing a useable network for their end users,as well as a secure one.The group who tests each student team’s network for vulnerabilities and plays the role ofattackers in the competition

Conference Session

Innovative Program and Curricular Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Frances Ibes, Saint Catherine University; Yvonne Ng, St. Catherine University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and the University of Minnesota as a mechanical and aerospace engineer, she worked in industry as an automation design engineer and contract programmer. She made computer sci- ence a more appealing topic for her all-women undergraduate student body by presenting this technically valuable course in a project-oriented comprehensive manner. She is currently the director of the Center of Excellence for Women, Science and Technology where she administers the college’s National Science Foundation scholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) majors and fa- cilitates various recruiting, advising and placement activities for STEM majors and minors

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

teachingpractice, all participants – including me – talked about the topics they teach and/or theirpedagogical approach. Valerie, Nancy and I refer to guided inquiry as our pedagogical approach,while Elizabeth describes her pedagogical approach as constructivist and project based. We donot name topics or activities, which presupposes that any topic we teach is presented throughguided inquiry or within the context of a project. Renee, Ellen and Jill describe specific kits orkit publishers, topics, and strategies such as science notebooking. The kit-based curriculumpublishers these teachers mention make their pedagogical approach explicit in the teacher guidethat accompanies the kit, so these teachers might conflate the kit publisher or topic with

Conference Session

Successful Mentoring and Outreach Programs for Girls and Minorities

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Polytechnic (Cal Poly) State University, San Luis Obispo. In addition to his formal coursework in statistics, Daniel is involved in a variety of projects, applying his statistical knowledge to address practical problems. His work on this paper was part of his Senior Project efforts.Teana Fredeen, California Polytechnic State University Teana A. Fredeen is the Outreach Coordinator for the College of Engineering at the California Polytechnic ("Cal Poly") State University, San Luis Obispo. She received a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering at Cal Poly in 1991. She has worked in technical sales and marketing for 15 years in the embedded computer and telecommunications industry. For the past four years, she has

Conference Session

Infusing Engineering Content Through Curricular Innovation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Wischow, Purdue University; Lynn Bryan, Purdue University; George Bodner, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

that the teachers planned to implement reflect the process of construct-centered design of lesson planning?These questions were addressed within the framework of previous research in lesson planningand professional development within the context of a summer professional development institute.ContextThis study was conducted based on lessons developed by teachers as the culminating project of atwo-week professional development institute in nanoengineering, science, and technology Page 14.1122.6conducted by the NCLT at Purdue University. Participants were teachers from all disciplines ofscience as well as high school engineering teachers

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tara Gomez, California Institute of Technology; Oliver Loson, California Institute of Technology; Douglas Yung, California Institute of Technology; Sindhuja Kadambi, California Institute of Technology; Paul Lee, California Institute of Technology; Luz Rivas, California Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, students take two intense courses in Neuroscience and Physics.The course curriculum is developed and taught by Caltech postdoctoral scholars and graduatestudents. Each course is designed to expose students to fundamental ideas by using acombination of laboratory experiments, lecture, laboratory tours and application basedhomework sets. Both courses end with a group research project, instructors and Caltechcommunity members. In addition to taking courses, participants are also exposed to laboratorytours, attend faculty lectures, and interact directly with Caltech Admission officers throughworkshops focusing on strengthening college applications.The neuroscience course was also designed to go beyond teaching students the fundamentals ofthe advanced

Conference Session

Programs for High School Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

P. Ruby Mawasha, Wright State University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Wright State University; Paul Lam, University of Akron

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

U Math N Wednesday Administrative Placement Pre-Calculus Project Lab C Prep H Written & Oral Thursday Field Trip Communication Math

Conference Session

Research to Practice: STRAND 4 K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design (Part 2)

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shashi S. Nambisan P.E., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Jennifer Richards, University of Tennessee; Wenshu Li, The University of Tennessee

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #14160Transportation System Based Summer Academy for Teachers (RTP, Strand4)Dr. Shashi S. Nambisan P.E., University of Tennessee, Knoxville Shashi Nambisan is a Professor of Civil Engineering at University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT). Since 1989, he has led efforts on more than 165 research, education, and outreach projects that have addressed local, statewide, regional and national issues in transportation and infrastructure systems management related to policy, planning, operations, safety, and risk analysis. He has authored or co-authored more than 125 peer reviewed journal and conference publications. Along

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

; Vaughan, 1992; Lipman, 1991; National Research Council, 1996).2 Blumenfeld, P. C., Marx, R. W., Patrick, H., Krajcik, J. S., & Soloway, E. (1997). Teaching for understanding. In B. J. Biddle, T. L. Good & I. F. Goodson (Eds.), International handbook of teachers and teaching (pp. 819-878). The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers.3 Lipman, M. (1991). Thinking in education.New York: Cambridge University Press.4 CTGV. (1992). The jasper series as an example of anchored instruction: Theory, program description, and assessment data. Educational Psychologist, 27(3), 291-315.5 Krajcik, J. S., Blumenfeld, P. C., Marx, R. W., Bass, K. M., Fredricks, J., & Soloway, E. (1998). Inquiry in project- based science classrooms: Initial

Conference Session

Pre-Service Development Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

experience the topic provides a level of information absorption that simple reading cannot achieve. Students take much more agency about circuits when they actually build one and hold it in their hands, as opposed to just reading about it. I would love to use this technique and idea for many different topics and technologies.Likewise recognizing the value of hands-on activities, Participant B talked aboutengagement and students experiencing fun during digital fabrication science activities.But Participant B focused on how digital fabrication supports visualization andengagement in students’ learning process: In my science curriculum, I would most definitely replicate the windmill and speaker project we