Conference Session

Outreach to K-12 Females

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK); Nuri Yilmazer, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Eusebio Cuellar Torres, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Tamara Denise Guillen, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

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at Corpus Christi from 2010 to 2012. Torres is currently an outreach coordinator with the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University at Kingsville.Ms. Tamara Denise Guillen, Texas A&M University-Kingsville Page 23.41.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 A Female-Only Camp for STEM DisciplinesIntroduction:Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) field student recruitment demandsa need for active interventions to maintain U.S. global scientific and technological leadership1.Undergraduate level U.S. student characteristics have

Conference Session

Computational/CS Initiatives

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Wright, North Carolina State University

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application of computer technology is creating higher demand for computing professionalsin areas other than science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines [6]. Page 23.1363.2Results of the annual Taulbee survey reported by the Computing Research Association indicatethat enrollment and degree production in Computer Science (CS) bachelor’s degree programs haveincreased over the past four years after a decade-long decline, although this increase is not sufficientto meet the increased demand for computing professionals [20]. This report also indicates that whileenrollment and degree production overall has been on the rise, the

Conference Session

Computer Science-related Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; G.B. Cazes, Cyber Innovation Center; JoAnn M. Marshall, Cyber Innovation Center

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development company.Ms. JoAnn M. Marshall, Cyber Innovation Center Page 25.867.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Junior Cyber Discovery: Creating a Vertically Integrated Middle School Cyber CampAbstractThis paper describes an innovative partnership that was developed between high schools andtheir feeder middle schools in an effort to foster collaboration and mentoring among facultywhile immersing rising 7th grade students in a week-long, project-driven day camp to developinterest and skills in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Themiddle school teachers received

Conference Session

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

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shakira Renee McCall, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Randi Michelle Taylor, Arizona State University; Odesma Onika Dalrymple, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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live [3]. The Framework for K-12 Science Education formiddle and high school students (grades 6-12) addresses topics such as • Definitions of energy • Conservation of energy and energy transfer • Energy and matter • Natural resources • The influence of science, engineering, and technology on society and the natural world • Defining and delimiting engineering problems and developing possible solutions [4] .The NGSS sets student performance outcomes based on these topics. One of the fiveEnergy performance outcomes for high school students states that the students should beable to “design, build, and refine a device that works within given constraints to convertone form of energy into another form of

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Secondary (6-12) Outreach

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Schnittka, Auburn University; Michael A Evans, Virginia Tech ; Tiffany Drape, Virginia Tech; Samantha Gwai Lan Won, Virginia Tech

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Paper ID #6382Looking for Learning in After-School SpacesDr. Christine Schnittka, Auburn University Dr. Schnittka is a mechanical engineer-turned middle school teacher-turned faculty member in science ed- ucation at Auburn University where she develops, teaches, and researches innovative engineering design- based curriculum.Prof. Michael A Evans, Virginia Tech Dr. Michael A. Evans is Associate Professor and Program Area Leader in Instructional Design and Tech- nology in the Department of Learning Sciences and Technologies at Virginia Tech. He received a B.A. and M.A. in Psychology from the University of West

Conference Session

Research Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David G. Rethwisch, University of Iowa; Soko S Starobin, Iowa State University; Frankie Santos Laanan, Iowa State University; Melissa Chapman Haynes, Professional Data Analysts, Inc.

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., and Laanan, F.S.AbstractProject based learning (PBL) has increasingly been promoted as a way to increase studentinterest in the STEM related fields. One such curriculum, Project Lead The Way (PLTW), hasgained increasing popularity in middle schools and high schools. A key objective of the PLTWengineering curriculum is to create a more seamless transition for students from secondaryschool into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics post-secondary programs. PLTWhas been implemented in all fifty states; however, there has been sparse research to-date that hasrigorously measured the impact of PLTW or other PBL curricula on the student’s choice topersist into postsecondary education We used Iowa’s statewide longitudinal data system

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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. Page 23.254.2 Creation of partnerships involving colleges of engineering, industry, and elementary andsecondary schools1 can enable K-12 students to become aware of the limitless possibilitiesrelated to their future careers; especially when they receive challenging science, technology,engineering, and math (STEM) learning opportunities in elementary school grades while they arestill of an impressionable age. For example, geotechnical engineering, which employsmathematics, solid mechanics, and fluid mechanics, can be adapted in the elementary schoolcurriculum with some imagination and effort. In fact, some soil mechanics lessons are alreadyintroduced to elementary school students in several educational systems. Specifically,permeability

Conference Session

Broadening Participation

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University

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. Goodridge, Utah State University Wade Goodridge, Principal Lecturer in the Department of Engineering and Technology Education at Utah State University, instructs Solid Modeling, CAD, Introductory Electronics, Surveying, and Introductory Engineering courses at the Brigham City Regional campus. Goodridge has has been teaching for the Utah State College of Engineering for more than eight years. He holds dual B.S degrees in industrial technology education and civil engineering from Utah State University, as well as an M.S. and Ph.D. in civil engineering from Utah State University. His research interests include metacognitive processes and strategies involved in engineering design using solid modeling, learning style impacts

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Professional Development Programs for Teachers

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Trenor, University of Houston; Jennifer Ruchhoeft, University of Houston; Frank Claydon, Unviersity of Houston; Stuart Long, University of Houston

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independent research, and is also paired with a student participant from our ResearchExperiences for Undergraduates (REU) program for the summer. Teachers are encouraged todevelop ways to include their new-found knowledge and perspective of engineering into theirregularly-taught courses.A week of Infinity Project™ training has been included in the past two programs. The Infinitytechnology package consists of a desktop or laptop computer linked to a Texas InstrumentsDigital Signal Processing board coupled together with a graphical software designenvironment to facilitate student learning. An example of an Infinity module is thedemonstration of cell phone technology: teachers explain basic trigonometry principles, which,through simple extensions of

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristina Maruyama Tank, Iowa State University; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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 University   Tamara  J.  Moore,  INSPIRE,  Purdue  University   |  kmtank@iastate.edu  |  tamara@purdue.edu  |     PictureSTEM.org     The PictureSTEM Project is developing an instructional module at each grade level, K-5, which employs engineering and literary contexts to integrate science, technology, and mathematics content instruction in meaningful and significant ways. These transformative new models for STEM learning use picture books and an engineering design challenge to provide students with authentic, contextual activities that engage learners in

Conference Session

K-12 Robotics

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

JoAnn M. Marshall, Cyber Innovation Center/National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center; Krystal S Corbett, Cyber Innovation Center; Geoffrey "G.B." Cazes, Cyber Innovation Center/National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center

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Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Regional Autonomous Robotics Circuit: Providing Informal Approaches to STEM EducationIntroductionThe National Science Board, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology,the National Governors Association, and numerous scholarly journals have all reached the sameconclusion: the United States is not developing enough science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) scholars to maintain its role as a world leader in science and innovation.In fact, the National Science Board reports that over “half (51 percent) of the world’s share ofSTEM researchers now live outside the United States and the 27 EU-membered countries.”1Asian countries, specifically China

Conference Session

Research Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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high school level. She is currently teaching courses in engineering, elec- trical engineering and elementary education. Dr. Bottomley has authored or co-authored more than 40 technical papers, including papers in such diverse journals as the IEEE Industry Applications Magazine and the Hungarian Journal of Telecommunications. She received the President’s Award for Excellence in Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Mentoring program award in 1999 and individual award in 2007. She was recognized by the IEEE with an EAB Meritorious Achievement Award in Informal Education in 2009 and by the YWCA with an appointment to the Academy of Women for Science and Technology in 2008. Her program received the WEPAN Outstanding

Conference Session

Exemplary Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-85: USING COMMUNITY ADVISORY PANELS (CAPS) FOR THEDEVELOPMENT OF A STEM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MODEL FORTEACHERS OF AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENTSKurt Becker, Utah State University Kurt Becker is the Department Head of the Engineering and Technology Education Department at Utah State University. He is currently the Co-Principal Investigator for the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded National Center for Engineering and Technology Education and Principal Investigator for the NSF funded project: Communities of Effective Practice: A professional STEM Development Partnership Model for Teachers of American Indian Students. His areas of research include adult learning cognition, engineering

Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ari Epstein, MIT; Beverly Mire, Cambridge Youth Programs; Trent Ramsey, Cambridge Youth Programs; Karen Gareis, Goodman Research Group; Emily Davidson, MIT; Elizabeth Jones, MIT; Michelle Slosberg, MIT; Rafael Bras, MIT

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variety of income levels, racial andethnic backgrounds, countries of origin (including some new immigrants), religious affiliationsand levels of education. Most are drawn from Cambridge itself, although a few come fromneighboring communities. Most attend the local public high school, but others attend a charterschool, local secular private schools and one Catholic school.One of TYR’s explicit goals is to encourage other youth-radio programs around the country toproduce more programming on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)topics, and particularly on topics having to do with environmental issues. There is an active andgrowing youth-radio community in the U.S., but with the exception of health and sexuality, theseprograms tend

Conference Session

Computer Science-related Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Korey L. Sewell, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Jeff Ringenberg, University of Michigan

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

students.Dr. Jeff Ringenberg, University of Michigan Jeff Ringenberg is a lecturer at the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering. His research interests include mobile learning software development, tactile programming, methods for bringing technology into the classroom, and studying the effects of social networking and collaboration on learning. He holds B.S.E., M.S.E., and Ph.D. degrees in computer engineering from the University of Michigan. Page 25.123.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Accelerating K-12 Interest in Computer Science using Mobile

Conference Session

Programs for High School Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

11.293.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Building a Bridge for Students to Transition from High-School to Engineering CurriculumAbstract The Wright Science, Technology and Engineering Preparatory Program was initiated in 1988to develop the education in science for the youth in city public schools which are mostlycomprised of first-generation college and economically challenged students. The participatingstudents upon successful completion of the program requirements while in 10th grade areawarded full-tuition scholarship to pursue a bachelor’s degree of their choice at our university.These high-school seniors while in 12th grade attend a series of workshops designed to aidstudents in having a

Conference Session

Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Reeves, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Julia Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

curriculum.This provided a unique type of feedback that most teachers had not received before. In July2009, this PD program was piloted with 12 pre-engineering/technology high school teachersusing the Engineering in Health Care module. This module was chosen because of its provensuccess and available student learning data compiled from previous years. All of the teachers who attended the PD program last summer plan to implement theHealth Care module in their respective class rooms during the 2009-2010 school year. Studentlearning data will be collected and compared to past years data to quantify the success of the PDprogram.BackgroundINSPIRES Curriculum The INSPIRES curriculum, funded by the National Science Foundation, has beendeveloped and

Conference Session

RET Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zornitsa Georgieva, West Virginia University; Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University; Tyler A Saenz Saenz, West Virginia University; Miracle David Solley, West Virginia University; Darran Cairns, West Virginia University

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attending an International Summer Energy School. 2. Teacher attitudes toward science and engineering will improve as a result of experiencing problem-based learning (PBL) and engineering design with constraint activities as learners and teachers will subsequently use design and PBL pedagogies in their classrooms. 3. Teachers will more fully appreciate relationships that tie science fundamentals to technology applications and economic development, and become more forceful and convincing advocates for sustainable energy practices and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.RET participating teachers (n=23) engaged in cutting-edge engineering research at West

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K-12 Robotics

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Selin Frances Sirinterlikci, Carnegie Mellon University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #6213Development of a Summer High School Research ProgramDr. Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University Arif Sirinterlikci is a professor of engineering at Robert Morris University. Besides advising Co-Op, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering students, he also serves as the Interim Head of the Engineering Department and Director of Engineering Laboratories. Sirinterlikci has been active in ASEE with K- 12/Pre-college, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering Technology Divisions.Miss Selin Frances Sirinterlikci Selin Sirinterlikci is a graduating senior from Moon Area High School in Moon

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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

 Basics of Technology  Introduction to CADNeedless to say, it will take some time to gain enough statistical data to be able to measure thesuccess of these curricular changes, but we are hopeful that they will make a significantcontribution to the study success of our students.References: 1. E. Bratschitsch, A. Millward-Sadler: Praxis-Oriented Engineering Education in Vehicle Technology Studies - Challenges and Solutions, Proceedings of ASEE Conference & Exposition, Louisville, June 20th - 23rd 2010 2. Q. Li, H. Swaminathan, and J. Tang, Development of a Classification System for Engineering Student Characteristics Affecting College Enrollment and Retention. Journal of Engineering Education, October 2009, Vol. 98

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Best Papers in K-12 / Pre-college Division

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University; Elizabeth Anne Parry, North Carolina State University

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understand materials (or other resources) or design limitations.26 Failure within P12 education literature is largely limited to accountability reporting, e.g.:“failing schools” or schools who do not as a whole achieve proficiency on mandated tests, or“student failure” or a student’s inability to demonstrate cognitive knowledge.27 In bothengineering and education, the ramifications of failure can be seen as catastrophic with respect tothe damage being done (e.g., to technologies, people, students). Engineers will use the data toplan to avoid such a situation in the future, whereas in education the reaction typically involvessome sort of remediation (e.g., employed to impact individual students to be able to demonstrateproficiency in a subject

Conference Session

K-12 Robotics

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krystal S Corbett, Cyber Innovation Center; JoAnn M. Marshall, Cyber Innovation Center/National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

inscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) applications.The framework described in this paper is specific to integrating the informal activity of aregional robotics competition (designed for 4th-12th grades) with formal learning, specificallyfor middle school grades (6th–8th). The STEM applications courses are designed to increaselearning and develop better understanding of fundamental topics while providing preparationtime for the regional robotics competition. While students are learning through the use of arobotics platform, the fundamental STEM topics for the class are re-emphasized. Havinginteractive projects in the classroom provides a context for the fundamental content being taughtwhile also impacting those students who

Conference Session

Integrating Technical Research into Professional Development and K-12 Classrooms

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chelsey Simmons, Stanford University; Beth L Pruitt, Stanford University; Kaye Storm, Stanford University; Gary Lichtenstein

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. Prior to that time, she was the founding Executive Director and later the Director of Special Projects at Industry Initiatives for Science and Math Education (IISME), an educational nonprofit in the San Fran- cisco Bay Area specializing in professional development for science, math, engineering and technology teachers. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California and a Master’s degree in Education from Stanford University. Page 22.542.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Effects of Hands-On Research Experience and Supplementary

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Curriculum Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Paper ID #8114The CSI Experience - Incorporating Engaging Curriculum into Middle-SchoolClassrooms across the CountryMs. Lindsey G. Groark, Southern Methodist University Lindsey Gates Groark is the STEM Program Director at the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education at Southern Methodist University (SMU). In this role, she is responsible for the general leadership and management of the STEM portfolio including the Kids Ahead and STEM-Works websites as well as the collection of Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) camp programs. Lindsey is currently pursuing an M.A. in Community Leadership from Westminster College in Salt Lake

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K-12 Teacher Professional Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Nadelson, Boise State University; Anne Louise Seifert, Idaho National Laboratory; Jill K. Hettinger, Boise State University

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State University, a sec- ondary teaching certificate from University of Puget Sound, an M.Ed. in instructional technology lead- ership from Western Washington University, and a Ph.D. (research-based, not theoretical) in educational psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.Anne Louise Seifert, Idaho National LaboratoryJill K. Hettinger, Boise State University Page 25.1240.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Teaching by Design: Preparing K-12 Teachers to Use Design across the CurriculumAbstractEngineering design holds great

Conference Session

Computational/CS Initiatives

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric A Freudenthal, University of Texas, El Paso; Kien H. Lim, University of Texas at El Paso; Sharie Kranz, Coronado HS-EPISD; Catherine Tabor, El Paso ISD and University of Texas at El Paso; Jeremy L Ramirez, University of Texas at El Paso

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disposition. Dr. Lim and colleagues are currently developing, testing, and refining a survey instrument to assess students’ impulsive-analytic disposition. They have been investigating instructional strategies, such as use of prediction items and classroom vot- ing with clicker technology, to help students become aware of their impulsivity and to elicit and address mathematical misconceptions. Dr. Lim is also exploring the use of mathematical tasks to provoke stu- dents’ intellectual need for the concepts they are expected to learn. Lately, Dr. Lim has been involved in the iMPaCT-Math project to investigate the use of programming activities to foster student learning of foundational algebraic concepts.Mrs. Sharie Kranz

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Best Papers in K-12 / Pre-college Division

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Corey A Mathis, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Emilie A. Siverling, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aran W Glancy, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Paper ID #12857Teachers’ Use of Argumentation in the Development of Integrated STEMCurricula (Fundamental)Corey A Mathis, Purdue University, West Lafayette Corey Mathis is a Ph.D student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She received her B.S. in biology and her M.E.D. in secondary education from Northern Arizona University and is a former high school science and technology teacher. Her research interest includes improving students learning of science and engineering through integrated STEM curricula.Emilie A. Siverling, Purdue University, West Lafayette Emilie A. Siverling is a Ph.D. Student in Engineering

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design, Part 2 of 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andres Cornel Chavez, California State University Northridge; Stephanie Marie Jaco, California State University Northridge; Alejandro Roldan, California State University Northridge; Matthew Ferrer, CSUN; Joyceanne Sim; George Youssef, California State University, Northridge

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availability of financialsupport to develop and disseminate engineering-based outreach activities. This combined effectseverely hinders the quality and number of domestic scientists and engineers produced by theU.S., thus inhibiting the country’s competitiveness in the global economy’s technology sector. Inorder to address this issue, the concept and a functional prototype of a tunable educationalmodule has been developed. The uniqueness of this approach follows from the module’scapability of modifying a single engineering activity to meet time and student skill-levelrestraints as well as the mentors’ or teachers’ time and effort constraints; i.e., tunability.A module was developed in order to implement and test the concept of tunability. In

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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most pressing STEM issues.YSP allows students to apply their base knowledge in the areas of science, math, engineering,and technology by providing them with cutting-edge tools and research assignments that are notnormally available to high school students in the US. The exposure to experimental tools,methods and mentoring that isn't a part of our high school educational system deepens theirunderstanding of concepts and prepares the young scholars for careers in these fields. 2. Research fields and lab assignmentsEach year, a request for partnership is sent out to faculty from affiliated university centers andresearch programs, as well as any new faculty who have expressed an interest in K-12 outreach.The program is so well-received by

Conference Session

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

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tracey Louise Collins, North Carolina State University; Eric N. Wiebe, North Carolina State University; Pam Van Dyk, Evaluation Resources

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learning approaches in STEM instruction. He has also worked on research and evaluation of technology integration in instructional settings in both secondary and post-secondary education. Dr. Wiebe has been a member of ASEE since 1989.Dr. Pam Van Dyk, Evaluation Resources Pam Van Dyk is the principal evaluator at Evaluation Resources in Raleigh, North Carolina. She has been providing external evaluation and education research services since 1996. Page 24.908.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 MISO (Maximizing the Impact of STEM Outreach Through Data