Conference Session

High School Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Abdelrahman, Tennessee Technological University; Cynthia Rice-York, Tennessee Tech University; Dalton York, Tennessee Tech University; Cynthia Stowers, Clark Range High School; Robert Sircy, Tennessee Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-778: TWO LEGACY CYCLE MODULES IN MATH AND CHEMISTRYFOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BASED ON FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGYMohamed Abdelrahman, Tennessee Technological UniversityCynthia Rice-York, Tennessee Tech UniversityDalton York, Tennessee Tech UniversityCynthia Stowers, Clark Range High SchoolRobert Sircy, Tennessee Tech University Page 15.1282.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Two Legacy Cycle modules in Math and Chemistry for High School Students based on Fuel Cell TechnologyAbstractThe current paper is focused on relaying the experience of two high school teachers thatparticipated in a research experience for teachers (RETainUS

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tameshia Ballard Baldwin, North Carolina State University; Vincent William DeLuca, North Carolina State University; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #127225th Year Master’s Degree Program for Engineers: Preparing the Next Gener-ation of K-12 Technology, Engineering and Design Education Teachers (Workin Progress)Dr. Tameshia S. Ballard, North Carolina State University Dr. Tameshia Ballard is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of STEM Education within the College of Education and Director of Engineering Education within the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University. She earned a B.S. in Biological Engineering from North Carolina State Uni- versity and a M.S. and Ph.D. in Biological Systems Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic

Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Ciston, University of New Haven; Ellen Worsdall, Northwestern University; Jessica Swenson, Northwestern University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1192: SUMMER TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING PROGRAM: ANOUTREACH PROGRAM BENEFITING WOMEN ENGINEERING STUDENTSFROM MIDDLE SCHOOL THROUGH GRADUATE SCHOOLShannon Ciston, University of New HavenEllen Worsdall, Northwestern UniversityJessica Swenson, Northwestern University Page 15.1147.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010Summer Technology and Engineering Program: An outreach program benefitting womenengineering students from middle school through graduate schoolAbstract:The Summer Technology and Engineering Program (STEP) is hosted by the Society of WomenEngineers student chapter at Northwestern University, and invites girls in 7th and 8th grade toexplore

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

AC 2010-207: WHAT CAN TEACHERS LEARN FROM ENGINEERINGEXPERTS? USING A THREE-PHASE MODEL TO IMPROVE K-12 TEACHER'SKNOWLEDGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYElsa Head, Tufts University Elsa Head is a Master's student in the Math, Science, Technology, and Engineering Education program at Tufts University. She holds a B.S. in Engineering Science and Environmental Studies from Tufts University. Elsa participated in the Student Teacher Outreach Mentorship Program (STOMP) as an undergraduate at Tufts and currently works at Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach as a co-manager for STOMP.Adam Carberry, Tufts University Adam R. Carberry is a Doctoral Candidate in Engineering

Conference Session

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

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint; Pattabhi Sitaram, Baker College, Flint; Tom Spendlove, Baker College, Flint

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #9683Stimulating an Interest in Engineering Through an ”Explore Engineeringand Technology” Summer Camp for High School StudentsDr. Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint Dr. Anca L. Sala is Professor and Dean of Engineering and Computer Technology at Baker College of Flint. In addition to her administrative role she continues to be involved with development of new engineering curriculum, improving teaching and assessment of student learning, assessment of program outcomes and objectives, and ABET accreditation. She is a founding member of Mi-Light Michigan Photonics Cluster, and is active in the ASEE, ASME, and OSA

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

AC 2012-3098: INTRODUCING MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EN-GINEERING AND THE ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESSLinda S. Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of TechnologyMs. Suzanne L. Berliner-Heyman, New Jersey Institute of TechnologyDr. John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology John D. Carpinelli is a professor of electrical and computer engineering and Executive Director of the Center for Pre-college Programs at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He has served as coordinator of activities at NJIT for the Gateway Engineering Education Coalition and as a member of the Coalition’s Governing Board. He previously chaired NJIT’s Excellence in Teaching Awards Committee and is Past Chair of the University Master Teacher

Conference Session

Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth Spencer, Georgia Institute of Technology; Donna Llewellyn, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1230: RECRUITING ENGINEERING STUDENTS INTO K-12 TEACHINGBeth Spencer, Georgia Institute of Technology Ms. Beth Spencer is the Director of Pre-Teaching at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Pre-Teaching Advisor. She received her B.A. in History from the University of Georgia.Donna Llewellyn, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Donna C. Llewellyn is the Director of the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL) and an adjunct associate professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her current areas of research are in equity of engineering education and assessment of instruction. Donna is a co-PI on the Tech to Teaching

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Henry Harms, Stevens Insititue of Technology; Mercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology; Elisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-209: POSTER: THE SYSTEMS AND GLOBAL ENGINEERING PROJECTHenry Harms, Stevens Insititue of TechnologyMercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of TechnologyElisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology Page 15.963.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Poster: The Systems and Global Engineering ProjectAbstractSystems engineering is a rapidly growing field that addresses the need for multiple entities tocollaborate on the development and operation of complex products and systems. StevensInstitute of Technology and the New Jersey Technology Education Association have partnered todevelop, pilot and disseminate systems and global engineering

Conference Session

Computer Science and Information Technology in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana Papini Warren, Maui Economic Development Board; Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-2899: CULTIVATING GEOSPATIAL ENGINEERS IN A POPU-LATION UNDERREPRESENTED IN STEM INDUSTRIESDiana Papini Warren, Maui Economic Development Board Diana Papini Warren is a Project Manager with the Maui Economic Development Board’s Women in Technology Program. She develops and manages several statewide STEM education initiatives, includ- ing the GeoTech for Hawaii Schools initiative. She facilitates the professional development courses for teachers throughout Hawaii, supports events for students, and is the webcast facilitator for the state’s an- nual GIS Day celebration. She holds a Master of Science in Education and has fourteen years experience working as an educator, a curriculum developer, and a

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Pasha Antonenko, Oklahoma State University; Rebecca Damron, Oklahoma State University; Susan Stansberry, Oklahoma State University; Gayla Hudson, Oklahoma State University; Jean Dockers, Oklahoma State University; Alonzo Peterson, Langston University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-1747: THE EFFECT OF A TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTINTEGRATED CURRICULUM WORKSHOP ON PERCEPTIONS OF DESIGN,ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCESKaren High, Oklahoma State University KAREN HIGH earned her B.S. from the University of Michigan in 1985 and her M.S. in 1988 and Ph.D. in 1991 from the Pennsylvania State University. Dr. High is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University where she has been since 1991. Her main technical research interests are Sustainable Process Design, Industrial Catalysis, and Multicriteria Decision Making. Her engineering education activities include enhancing mathematics, communication skills, critical

Conference Session

Robot Mania in Precollegiate Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alisa Gilmore, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Bing Chen, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Neal Grandgenett, University of Nebraska, Omaha

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-2198: USING ROBOTICS TO EQUIP K-12 TEACHERS: THE SILICONPRAIRIE INITIATIVE FOR ROBOTICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(SPIRIT)Alisa Gilmore, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Alisa N. Gilmore, P.E. is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer and Electronics Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She serves as senior technical staff for two NSF grants in the ITEST and Discovery K-12 programs associated with using robotics in the K-12 arena to motivate student achievement in STEM activities. She has been involved as a community outreach speaker, presenter, and collaborator with local schools, students, and teachers for over ten years, working to expose pre-college

Conference Session

Assessing K - 12 Engineering Education Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dava Newman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Kristen Wendell

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

2006-1507: APPLYING K-8 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CURRICULA TOENGINEERING EDUCATION: WHAT CAN BE LEARNED FROM THEEDUCATOR RESOURCE CENTER AT THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, BOSTONDava Newman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dava Newman is Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is Director of the MIT Technology and Policy Program and is a MacVicar Faculty Fellow.Kristen Bethke, Kristen Bethke is a doctoral candidate in aeronautics and astronautics and engineering education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Page

Conference Session

Public Engineering of Engineering, K12 Standards, and Overview

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don Giddens, Georgia Institute of Technology; Greg Pearson, National Academy of Engineering

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2008-908: MESSAGES FOR IMPROVING PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OFENGINEERINGDon Giddens, Georgia Institute of Technology Don P. Giddens is Dean of the College of Engineering, the Lawrence L. Gellerstedt, Jr. Chair in Bioengineering, and Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He chaired the NAE Committee on Public Understanding of Engineering Messages. Dean Giddens received all three of his degrees (BSE 1963, MS 1965, and Ph.D. 1966) from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Giddens joined the Georgia Tech faculty in 1968. In 1992 he left his position as the Chair of Aerospace Engineering to serve as the Dean of the Whiting School of Engineering and

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katheryn Kennedy, Stevens Institute of Technology, CIESE

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #12118Secret Agent Engineering- Curriculum ExchangeKatheryn Kennedy, Stevens Institute of Technology, CIESE Kathy Kennedy is a Program Manager at CIESE, the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education at Stevens Institute of Technology. Kathy serves as the Program Manager for PISA2, and 11.5 million dollar NSF-sponsored MSP program. Kathy is also responsible for conducting teacher training and workshops; and developing Internet-based curriculum materials for Math Science Partnerships with K-12 school districts. Prior to joining CIESE, she taught biology at the high school and college level and

Conference Session

K-12 and Precollege Engineering Curriculum and Programming Resources, Part 2 of 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pramod Rajan, Laboratory for Innovative Technology & Engineering Education (LITEE); P.K. Raju, Laboratory for Innovative Technology & Engineering Education (LITEE); John Timothy Gill, Lee-Scott Academy

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #10392Impact of Engineering Design Serious Game on Student Learning in a K-12CurriculumMr. Pramod Rajan, Laboratory for Innovative Technology & Engineering Education (LITEE) Pramod Rajan got his Bachelors in Mechatronics Engineering from Bharathiar University, India in 2004 and working on his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University. He is working with the Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education (LITEE) at Auburn University. His research focuses on development and testing of innovative instructional materials like case studies, smart scenarios and serious games to improve

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering and Pre-College Outreach Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2007-2757: TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION IN K-12: REVELATIONS FROMDESIGNING AND DELIVERING A ROBOTICS LESSON PLAN FORPRE-SERVICE TEACHERSAbhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore Abhijit Nagchaudhuri is currently a Professor in the Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Prior to joining UMES he worked in Turabo University in San Juan , PR as well as Duke University in Durham North Carolina as Assistant Professor and Research Assistant Professor, respectively. Dr. Nagchaudhuri is a member of ASME, SME and ASEE professional societies and is actively involved in teaching and research in the fields of engineering mechanics, remote

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Petros Katsioloudis, Berea College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and works towards a Best Practices international Symposium that will benefit the educators of Cyprus and other countries. Page 13.679.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Identification of Quality Indicators of Visual-Based Learning Material in Technology Education Programs for Grades 7-12.Abstract – The purpose of this study was to identify the quality indicators of visual-basedlearning material in technology education for grades 7-12. A three-round modified Delphimethod was used to answer the following research questions: RQ1: What indicators

Conference Session

Computer Science and Information Technology in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Victoria Forssen, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Alka R. Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Trefny Institute for Educational Innovation, and the Director of the Center for Assessment in STEM at the Colorado School of Mines and an Associate Editor for the Journal of Engineering Education. Her research interests are educational project assessment and evaluation, K-12 Outreach and gender equity in STEM.Alka R Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette Alka Harriger joined the faculty of the Computer and Information Technology Department (CIT) in 1982 and is currently a Professor of CIT and Assistant Department Head. Professor Harriger is leading the $1.2 million NSF-ITEST funded project called Surprising Possibilities Imagined and Realized through Information Technology (SPIRIT), which has offered three sets

Conference Session

Computer Science and Information Technology in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tony Docal, Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

monitoring plans designed to facilitate program improvement. Dr. Alemdar’s leadership evaluation work includes serving as lead evaluator on NASA’s electronic Professional Development Net- work (ePDN), a new initiative dedicated to preparing teachers to engage their students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields through the use of NASA-developed learning materials and resources. She also serves as the lead evaluator on several NSF funded Noyce Scholarship programs. She has direct experience leading evaluation of STEM programs and has contributed to evaluations of leadership and STEM related innovations.Tony Docal, Georgia Institute of Technology 1. Mr. Anthony Docal Anthony Docal has been

Conference Session

Principles of K-12 Engineering Education and Practice

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yosef S. Allam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Alexander Danial Manasseh, Prometheus Education, Inc; Asher Michael Smith; William Miceli, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Shiv D Panjwani; Cierra Sparks; Joseph Anthony Alequin; Joshua Lee Dankson, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Cody David Clarke; Nicholas James Maskiell; Nathalie Vazquez, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Marco Alan Schoener, SENAET

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #9197Undergraduate Training to Teach a Hands-on, Problem-based, Novel Appli-cation of Embedded Technology in K-12 ClassroomsDr. Yosef S. Allam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Yosef Allam is an Assistant Professor in the Freshman Engineering Department at Embry-Riddle Aero- nautical University. He graduated from The Ohio State University with B.S. and M.S. degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education. Dr. Allam’s interests are in spatial visu- alization, the use of learning management systems for large-sample educational research studies, student

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Bartus, Stevens Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #12242Engineering a Spacesuit using Heat Transfer Knowledge (Curriculum Ex-change)Prof. Greg Bartus, Stevens Institute of Technology Greg is an Adjunct Teaching Professor and Senior Curriculum and Professional Development Specialist in STEM Education for the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education at Stevens Insti- tute of Technology. Greg has an MAT and BS in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Cornell University. Page 26.610.1 c American Society for

Conference Session

High School Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas Oppliger, Michigan Technological University; Jean Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Valorie Troesch, Michigan Technological Univeristy

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-569: HIGH SCHOOL ENTERPRISE: AUTHENTIC ENGINEERINGEXPERIENCES IN SECONDARY EDUCATIONDouglas Oppliger, Michigan Technological UniversityJean Kampe, Michigan Technological UniversityValorie Troesch, Michigan Technological Univeristy Page 15.642.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 High School Enterprise: Authentic Engineering Experiences in Secondary EducationAbstractThe need for more, and better prepared, individuals entering STEM (science, technology,engineering, and math) education is well documented by several organizations.1 High SchoolEnterprise (HSE) is an extra- or in-curricular school activity in which students

Conference Session

Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeanne Christman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-780: INCREASING GIRLS' INTEREST IN ENGINEERING BY MAKINGIT FUNJeanne Christman, Rochester Institute of Technology Jeanne Christman is an Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering Technology at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Her academic area of distinction is in Embedded Systems Design. Jeanne received a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Clarkson University and an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Dallas. She worked in industry as an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) designer prior to joining the faculty at RIT.Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology Elizabeth Dell is an Assistant Professor of Manufacturing &

Conference Session

Research Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #7150Research-Informed Practices for Inclusive Science, Technology, Engineering,and Math (STEM) Classrooms: Strategies for Educators to Close the GenderGapMiss Helena Isabel Scutt, Stanford University Helena Scutt is a rising senior studying biomechanical engineering at Stanford University. Her interests are human movement, optogenetics, realization of girls’ and women’s potential in STEM fields, and high performance sailing. She has been Captain of the Stanford Varsity Sailing Team for two years and is on the US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider.Dr. Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford UniversityDr. Sheri Sheppard

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman F. Robinson III, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey H Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jayma Koval, Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #9906Robotics and Engineering Course Curriculum(Curriculum Exchange)Mr. Norman F. Robinson III, Georgia Institute of Technology Norman ”Storm” Robinson, III is an award winning educator, curriculum designer, presenter, professional development trainer and instructional coach. He has offered programs that have inspired teachers and students to increase interest and participation in STEM/STEAM courses and concepts. His energy, content knowledge and instructional strategies are supported by research and delivered in a style that is relatable and receptive and impacts teaching and learning. Storm began his

Conference Session

Research & Evaluation on K-12 Teachers and Teaching.

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Birgit Fahrman, KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Lena B. Gumaelius, KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Per G. Norström, KTH Royal Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #12004Technology education in primary school in Sweden: A study of teachers viewson teaching strategies and subject content.Mrs. Birgit Fahrman, KTH Royal Institute of Technology Birgit Fahrman is PhD student at The School of Education and Communication in Engineering Science, KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on teachers’ use of practical exercises in teach- ing technology and engineering. She teachers technology in secondary school.Dr. Lena B. Gumaelius, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden Dr Lena Gumaelius has a background as a researcher in Biotechnology, in which field she

Conference Session

Broadening Participation

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary B. Phelps, HEDGE Co.

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3268: THE EFFECTS OF HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES ON MIDDLESCHOOL FEMALES’ SPATIAL SKILLS AND INTEREST IN TECHNOLOGY-BASED CAREERSMs. Mary B. Phelps, HEDGE Co. Mary Phelps retired from General Electric in 2007 as a Customer Service Executive, after 30 years in various technical and commercial roles in GE’s energy business, serving electric utility customers such as Excel, Constellation Energy, and Entergy. She has a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Union College in N.Y., and was awarded her M.A.T. in technology education from North Carolina A&T State University in 2011. She is licensed to teach secondary technology education in North Carolina and is currently working on her Ph.D. in occupational and technical

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teac

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Mercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology; Dawna Schultz, Stevens Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2008-665: ENGINEERING OUR FUTURE NJ: PROMOTING ENGINEERINGIN K-12 SCHOOLS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, POLICYINITIATIVES, AND PARTNERSHIPSElisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of TechnologyMercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of TechnologyDawna Schultz, Stevens Institute of Technology Page 13.516.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Engineering Our Future NJ: Promoting Engineering in K-12 Schools through Professional Development, Policy Initiatives, and PartnershipsAbstractThis paper describes the statewide scale-up phase of an initiative whose goal is to ensureall students in New Jersey experience engineering as an

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Matson, Tennessee Technological University; Kristine Craven, Tennessee Technological University; Sally Pardue, Tennessee Technological University; Corinne Darvennes, Tennessee Technological University; Alison Wachs, Tennessee Technological University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2007-2837: ASSESSING PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT IN A MIDDLESCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAMJessica Matson, Tennessee Technological University Jessica Matson is a Professor of Industrial Engineering at Tennessee Technological University. She received her BS from Mississippi State University and her MS and PhD from the Georgia Institute of Technology, all in industrial engineering. She has previously served on the faculty of Mississippi State University and the University of Alabama and as industrial engineering department chair at Tennessee Tech. She is a registered PE.Kristine Craven, Tennessee Technological University Kris Craven received her BS, MS, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from West

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

conducted in a complex, globally-distributedenvironment. Multiple entities must work together on a range of project components andsystems that must, themselves, work together in order for the entire system to operate effectively.Stevens Institute of Technology has partnered with the New Jersey Technology EducationAssociation to introduce concepts and approaches of systems and global engineering to highschool technology, engineering, and science students. As part of the Systems and GlobalEngineering (SAGE) project, students in classrooms around the world have the opportunity todesign a solution to a complex problem. Students apply science and mathematics principlestoward the development of an engineered product or system; utilize state-of-the-art