Conference Session

Engineering Design in Pedagogy

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca N. Macdonald, University of Alabama; Beth Todd, University of Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

K-12education remains in the forefront of today’s society. Even with years of inclusion, engineeringremains an enigma to many pre-college students. The 2008 National Academy of Engineering’sreport, Changing the Conversation, stated the case that many Americans do not truly understandwhat engineering is.11 Even with hundreds of millions of dollars annually spent on increasingunderstanding of engineering, efforts to promote engineering have been numerous and wide-spread yet there has been minimal impact.3,12 K-12 students can readily identify with writers,doctors, scientists, and other careers from their exposure to these fields yet struggle withengineering. Despite all these efforts, research has shown that K-12 students and teacherscontinue

Conference Session

Descriptions of Curricular and Model Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

ProgramsIntroductionToo few high school students understand that a technical career path can genuinely beexciting and neat. Some have the short-term view that good paying jobs are plentiful, sowhy take the really difficult courses. Many sell their own abilities short and convincethemselves that it is too difficult a career path. And still others conjure up the image of adirty, dull, dangerous, and demeaning factory floor and run (not walk) in the otherdirection.What is needed to turn these impressions around are exciting exposures to technicaltopics in existing high school curriculums such as technology education, science, mathand physics. The purpose of this paper is to identify exactly one such exciting modulethat has been successfully used to build bridges

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virginia Westheider, University of Cincinnati; Patrick Brown, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

industry, and promote engineering and STEM careers among high school studentsby engaging them in hands-on events and activities.This Research Experience for Teachers (RET) was a year-long project of two parts. The firstpart was a summer research experience in which the teachers came to the campus for three hourseach day for six weeks in the summer. They studied readings focused on active learning andhow the teachers could use some of the strategies learned in their own math and science classes.Classes were held on the university campus in the College of Engineering lab sponsoring theexperience, the NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (I/ICRC) on IntelligentMaintenance Systems IMS. The focus of the experience in this lab was active

Conference Session

Engineering in the Middle Grades

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Becky Hammack, Stillwater Middle School; Beth Watt, Stillwater Middle School; Julie Thomas, Oklahoma State University; Adrienne Redmond, Oklahoma State University; Pat Jordan; Jean Dockers, Oklahoma State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering education as a nexus for improved science learning and STEM career awareness. This research and other collaborative efforts undergird a new Center for Research on STEM Teaching and Learning at Oklahoma State University.Adrienne Redmond, Oklahoma State University ADRIENNE REDMOND earned her B.S. in Elementary Education from Oklahoma State University in 2000 and her M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction in 2003. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Professional Education with an emphasis in mathematics education at Oklahoma State University. She has taught mathematics methods courses at to elementary education majors

Conference Session

Engineering in High School

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don Engelberg, Queensborough Community College; Cheryl Bluestone, Queensborough Community College; Amy Bieber, Queensborough Community College; James Valentino, Queensborough Community College; Patrick Wallach, Queensborough Community College; Joseph Goldenberg, Queensborough Community College; Clara Wajngurt, Queensborough Community College; Paul Marchese, Queensborough Community College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Centers for Exploration and New Discovery) program. QCCTechASCEND was a project funded under that program to encourage high school students(mostly seniors with some juniors) to consider careers in science, technology, engineering andmathematics (STEM). Located at a large urban community college, the QCC TechASCENDproject put particular emphasis on technology, but attracted participants considering or willing toconsider other STEM fields.Over the course of three school years, from October 2002 through June 2005, nearly 200 highschool students from 22 high schools participated. Each of the seven groups of participants camefor approximately 30 sessions, each two hours long, devoted to hands-on exploration related tooptics in general, lasers, fiber

Conference Session

Outreach to K-12 Females

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christina Kay White, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Austin Bates Talley, University of Texas, Austin; Anthony J Petrosino Jr, The University of Texas at Austin ; Kristen Bland, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Blackboards is a design-based learning experience in afterschool clubs and summercamps that challenges middle school students to solve real world problems. The program isimplemented in a primarily Hispanic, low-income community adjacent to Austin, Texas a citywith a strong, technology-based economy, and earned district-wide attention with early successin team-based competitions. Beyond Blackboards aims to enhance interest and understanding ofengineering, as well as positively influence education and career goals for participants, andultimately, the entire district. This study examines the effects of Beyond Blackboards on girls’ (atraditionally underrepresented group in engineering) attitudes surrounding engineering.Specifically, this study

Conference Session

K-12 Professional Development II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bette Grauer, Kansas State University; Karen L Roberts, Upward Consulting; Tom C. Roberts P.E., FASEE, FNSPE, Kansas State University; Gary A. Clark, Kansas State University; Amy Rachel Betz, Kansas State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

students and teachers through the fields of chemistry, human ecology, gifted education, and central administration. She has facilitated programming in Science Olympiad, USFIRST, Engineering & Science Summer Institute (ESSI), Odyssey of the Mind, and STEM activities with local school districts. Dr. Roberts enjoys working with K-12 teachers and providing information relevant to career exploration.Prof. Tom C. Roberts P.E., FASEE, FNSPE, Kansas State University Roberts has more than 35 years experience in planning, organizational development, and leadership train- ing programs. He worked for Black & Veatch for sixteen years, formed Upward Consulting in 1989 and has served as a learning organization and process

Conference Session

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

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University; Kip Hacking

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

wouldparticipate in the ROV program (many of the schools offered the ROV activity as part of their “after schoolprogram”); 2.) Doing a teacher workshop to help the teachers feel confident when implementing ROV intheir classrooms, 3.) We developed and organized (finding sponsors: such as XXXX) and ran the first statewide ROV competition; 4.) We developed a survey instrument asking questions regarding studentunderstanding and perceptions of STEM principles, interest in STEM topics, careers, and fields of study;and 5.) Started the development of ROV curriculum (we had anticipated that we would have completed thatpart earlier in the year, however, we had some delays from the school of education we were collaboratingwith). The following paragraphs outline each

Conference Session

Approaches to K -12 Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Pelletier, Northern Essex Community College; Wayne Kibbe, Northern Essex Community College; Paul Chanley, Northern Essex Community College

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

on STEM education in middle schools and high schools throughout theNortheast region of Massachusetts. The STEM Fellows Program was funded from theNortheast Network's grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Pipeline Fundwhich is administered by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education.The purpose of the Pipeline Fund is: • “to increase the number of Massachusetts students who participate in programs that support careers in fields related to mathematics, science, technology, and engineering; • to increase the number of qualified mathematics, technology, engineering, and science teachers in the Commonwealth; and, • to improve the mathematics, technology, engineering, and science educational offerings

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Schwartz, Cornell University; Catherine Norton, Cornell University; Sue Schwartz, The Learning Web

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2007-2032: OUTREACH WITH GAME DESIGN EDUCATIONDavid Schwartz, Cornell University After finishing his dissertation in Civil Engineering and writing two textbooks as a graduate student in 1999, Cornell's Computer Science department made an offer David I. Schwartz couldn't refuse. Schwartz has made a career in researching and developing new curricula and educational technology. Over the past five years, he has collaborated with faculty and staff to build the Cornell Library Collaborative Learning Computer Laboratory (CL3) and the Game Design Initiative at Cornell (GDIAC; http://gdiac.cis.cornell.edu). CL3 currently hosts Cornell's new game courses, which now belong to a new

Conference Session

Research Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric N. Wiebe, North Carolina State University; Malinda Faber, The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation; Jeni Corn, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, NC State University; Tracey Louise Collins, North Carolina State University; Alana Unfried, North Carolina State University; LaTricia Townsend

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

to transform the research and Page 23.59.3development of these assessment instruments into a model for effective guidance of innovativeSTEM educational practices in both formal and informal settings.MethodThe initial goal of the survey instrument development process was to develop an instrument thatmeasured changes in students’ confidence and efficacy in STEM subjects, 21st century learningskills, and interest in STEM careers. The STEM attitudes and careers sections were adapted froman evaluation of women-in-engineering program10. The careers section was further developedusing the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook11

Conference Session

Engineering in High Schools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sibel Uysal, Arizona State University; Sharon Kurpius-Robinson, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

students and such an educational programwould support an informed citizenry, meet the needs of an expanding, yet highly specializedworkforce, and lead to responsible innovations for the world we live in. Engineering education Page 12.902.2should be an integral part of the overall educational program offered to students in K-12 for avariety of reasons. First, technology is changing rapidly and this requires that students becomemore knowledgeable about it. Second, there is a need for a significant increase in the number ofstudents pursuing engineering degrees as a career path. The latest research demonstrates thatengineering education, if started in

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lydotta Taylor, EdVenture Group; Erika Shaffer, EdVenture Group; Gary Winn, West Virginia University; Robin Hensel, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

with education consultants, industry professionals, graduate students, and oneanother to gain knowledge and create units that focus on STEM careers and curriculum. Theunits, known as TIME (Tools for Integrating Math and Engineering) Kits, are storedelectronically on a free teacher resource site for use in classrooms across the country.www.thesolutionsite.comThe 12-hour units of instruction are developed during a week-long workshop that providesclassroom teachers with the opportunity to work with engineering faculty, graduate assistantsand industry experts. The model is based on providing time for teachers to learn, tools forteachers to use and strategies to assist them in focusing on and connecting engineering to STEMcourse work. By connecting

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob L. Segil, University of Colorado at Boulder; Brian Huang, SparkFun Electronics; Lindsay Diamond, SparkFun Electronics

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

University of Colorado Boulder. Jacob researches brain-machine interfaces, neural prosthetic devices, and engineering education.Mr. Brian Huang, Sparkfun Electronics Brian Huang is an Education Engineer for SparkFun Electronics, a cutting edge open-source hardware and electronics education company. Brian started his career in engineering with wireless transport tech- nologies for ADC Telecommunications in Minneapolis, MN. While working at ADC, Brian volunteered at the Science Museum of Minnesota and quickly discovered a passion for teaching and working with students - especially in an environment that fostered and supported the ”wow” factor associated with in- quiry and discovery. In 2007, Brian left the world of

Conference Session

Professional Development Programs for Teachers

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Hunter, Tennessee Technological University; Jessica Matson, Tennessee Technological University; Susan Elkins, Tennessee Technological University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

educational leadership from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Prior to her work in higher education, she spent 15 years as a middle school math teacher and high school career program administrator. Page 11.1017.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Preparing for Emerging Technologies: A Grassroots Approach to Enhancing K-12 EducationAbstractIn the summer of 2004, Tennessee Tech University joined a partnership that included five,mostly rural, Tennessee county school systems to assist them with the development andimplementation of a program called “Preparing for Emerging

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shakira Renee Hobbs, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Odesma Onika Dalrymple, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

campus Shawn Jordan, Ph.D.is an Assistant Professor in theDepartment of Engineering atArizona State Univer- sity. He is the PI on three NSF-funded projects: CAREER: Engineering Design Across Navajo Culture, Community, and Society (EEC 1351728), Might Young Makers be the Engineers of the Future?(EEC 1329321), and Broadening the Reach of Engineering through Community Engagement (BRECE)(DUE 1259356). He is also Co-PI on one NSF-funded project: Should Makers be the Engineers of the Fu- ture?(EEC 1232772), and is senior personnel on an NSF-funded grant entitled Workshop: I-Corps for Learning (i-Corps-L). He received his Ph.D. in Engineering Education (2010)and M.S./B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineeringfrom Purdue

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melanie R. Ford, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Vibhuti Dave, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Kathryn Holliday-Darr, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

compete for a slot, take a college course and attend workshops thatshowcase STEM majors. Students earning a B or higher in their college course are automaticallyaccepted to Penn State Behrend. In 1996 a one day event was started for 7th and 8th grade girlscalled Math Options Career Day. Last year 38 and 243 students respectively attended theseevents. Also during this time period, engineering faculty would visit public schools as requestedby teachers. It was in 2006 that Penn State Behrend‟s outreach program blossomed. The majorityof the events developed focus on middle school and high school females. Students participate invarious hands-on activities that demonstrate to them how they could positively impact thesociety and community by choosing a

Conference Session

Middle School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Johnny Thieken, Arizona State University; Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

of Engineering and 2) as a pilot study to informan upcoming district-wide effort to develop a middle-school engineering education program. Thesurvey given to the middle school students is a modified version of the 2008 survey used by theNAE1 copyright through the National Academy of Sciences. The original NAE study consistedof both qualitative and quantitative research. In an attempt to inform the public, the NAE studycreated and tested a small number of messages aimed at increasing the publics’ awareness ofengineering. The survey generated through the NAE study provided a reliable instrument fromwhich we could elicit student conceptions about careers, engineers, and engineering. Previouseducational studies have shown that K-12 students have

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs & Issues

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fleur Gooden, Virginia Tech; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech; Whitney Edmister, Virginia Tech; Tremayne Waller, Cornell University; Bevlee Watford, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Maura Borrego is an assistant professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Dr. Borrego holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University. Her current research interests center around interdisciplinary graduate education, for which she was awarded a U.S. NSF CAREER grant and Presidential Early Career Award (PECASE).Whitney Edmister, Virginia Tech Whitney A. Edmister is the Assistant Director of the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She received her M.S. in Counselor Education, Student Affairs Administration from Radford University and M.S. in Vocational-Technical Education and B.S

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University; Kristina Maruyama Tank, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

innovative, interdisciplinary curricular approaches that engage students in developing models of real world problems and their so- lutions. Her research also involves working with educators to shift their expectations and instructional practice to facilitate effective STEM integration. Tamara is the recipient of a 2012 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) for her work on STEM integration with underrep- resented minority and underprivileged urban K-12 students.Kristina Maruyama Tank, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Page 24.928.1 c American Society

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

electrophoresiscampers use a variety of math, science and Figure 1: Campers from the 2011CSI-Girlstechnology skills to analyze evidence and Camp investigate the mock crime sceneexperience being a crime scene investigator.In addition to the hands-on activities, campers also hear from real-world CSI experts whoprovide insight into different aspects of CSI andintroduce campers to careers that they mayotherwise be unaware exist. In theirpresentations, each presenter includes a briefoverview of their personal background, why theychose their particular career, what they careerentails, as well as recommendations for classes orextracurricular activities that students shouldconsider if they want to pursue a similar career.All presentations

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. An explicit initiative of eachsummer program is to increase the number of historically underrepresented students who aremotivated and prepared to choose careers in science, math, and engineering; Table 2 data bearout the results of this initiative to ensure generous participation of underrepresented minoritiesand females. Financial assistance has been provided for students as needed.Table 2 contains some demographic information about the summer programs for each of theseven summers. Total counts are provided, along with female and minority sub-counts. Thefemale and minority counts (percentages) are especially appealing. Table 2 --- Demographics of WIMS Pre-College Summer ProgramsYear Number Total

Conference Session

Engineering in the Middle Grades

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari Cook, Brigham Young University; Geoff Wright; Steve Shumway; Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and those found to be of interestwere selected and combined with additional criteria that we felt were needed for our particularinvestigation.2,3 Eight measurement criteria were selected that would allow us to define thescope of interest in areas which students’ attitude towards and understanding of technology andengineering would be grounded and also to identify the affects of gender of teacher and studenton students’ attitude and understanding. These eight criteria were: 1. Interest in learning about technology and engineering 2. Interest in a career in a technology or engineering field 3. Importance and contribution of technology and engineering to society 4. Difficulty of understanding technology and engineering 5

Conference Session

Successful Mentoring and Outreach Programs for Girls and Minorities

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruth Friedman, Ohio State University; Linda Weavers, Ohio State University; Glenda La Rue, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

photochemistry), contaminants contained on fly ash and flue gas desulfurization by-product (FGD), and defouling of membranes for water treatment. All of these research areas are loosely related in that they investigate the fate and transformation of pollutants. In addition to her research, Dr. Weavers developed and directed for 6 years the Future Engineers’ Summer Camp. She has received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award, a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) from President Bush, and the American Association of University Women Emerging Scholar Award.Glenda La Rue, Ohio State University Glenda P. La Rue is the Director of the Women in Engineering program (WiE) at

Conference Session

Fundamental: K-12 Students and Engineering Design Practices (Part 2)

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianna L Dorie, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Gina Navoa Svarovsky, University of Notre Dame

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 26.648.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Engineering together: Context in dyadic talk during an engineering task (K-12 Fundamental)IntroductionThe exploration of how children develop early interest and understanding in engineeringcan provide useful information for the ongoing efforts to increase the access of women inengineering careers. Prior to reaching middle school, girls have been found to have lowerinterest in STEM careers than boys, especially for math-intensive fields such asengineering. 1,2 This lack of interest has been connected to a narrow and often inaccurateview of the engineering profession and the perceived misalignment between whatengineers do

Conference Session

iSTEM

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. As effective asthese courses can be, they are still stand-alone and do not provide a complete approach inintegrated STEM education. Also, these courses, offered through Career and TechnicalEducation, do not have any elementary school analogs.Previous papers have discussed some of the approaches that the state of North Carolina is takingto implement STEM schools1,2. A recent presentation at the World Engineering EducationForum described some of the assessment done on STEM schools offered as engineering magnetschools3. More recently, the state DPI has worked with the Friday Institute for EducationalInnovation to create STEM implementation rubrics that will be used to certify STEM schools inthe state. These rubrics are available online at http

Conference Session

Standards and K-12 Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara J. Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Micah S. Stohlmann, University of Minnesota; Jennifer A. Kersten, University of Minnesota; Kristina Maruyama Tank, University of Minnesota; Aran W. Glancy, University of Minnesota

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, 14-16. However, Katehi et al.1, in their summaryof the current state of K-12 engineering education, note that these natural connections betweenthe subjects are not always emphasized. Though engineering in practice requires application ofmathematics and science, current engineering education is limited in scope. Science is treatedonly as a tool and math is used mainly for data analysis1.One of the benefits of introducing engineering (in particular engineering design) into themathematics and science curricula is an increased interest in STEM subjects and careers inSTEM fields. Several studies found an increase in students’ interest in these areas afterimplementing engineering design into K-12 science and mathematics classes7-10, 17. There

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

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

from grades 9-12engage in authentic, inquiry-based STEM learning. Students participate on teams organized asvirtual companies that develop products or services. Team projects are STEM-based andcontinue for one or more academic years. Teams are coached by specially-trained high schoolteachers who are paid similarly to athletic coaches. At the conclusion of their HSE experiences,we expect that HSE team members will demonstrate proficiency in applied workforce skills; willbe more disposed to enter STEM related careers; and will be better prepared to successfullyundertake the training needed for these careers. An HSE implementation is a partnership amongthe team, its home institution, a university partner, and industry and community sponsors

Conference Session

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

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristin M Brevik, The University of North Dakota; Bradley Bowen, North Dakota State University; Frank M. Bowman, University of North Dakota; Kristi Jean, North Dakota State College of Science

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 You’re Hired! Changing Students’ Attitudes Towards Engineering (Research to Practice) Strand: K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum DesignAbstract With the growing need for qualified employees in STEM-based careers, it is critical to developactivities for middle and high school students to increase their awareness of opportunities inthese areas. With proper design, increasing awareness of STEM-based careers in conjunctionwith overcoming current stereotypes can lead to a change in attitudes towards these variouscareers. Researchers at North Dakota State College of Science, along with

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shamsnaz Virani, University of Texas, El Paso; Iris B. Burnham, Burnham Wood Charter School District; Virgilio Gonzalez, University of Texas, El Paso; Miroslava Barua, University of Texas, El Paso; Elaine Fredericksen, Ph.D., University of Texas, El Paso; Sally J. Andrade, Andrade & Associates, Inc., El Paso, TX

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

of the degrees awarded in the U.S. are in Science and Engineering, however half ofthem are in the social and behavioral sciences, which suggests its technical workforce is fallingbehind other nations, in that 26 percent of graduates of foreign universities earn STEM degrees.Pre-college engineering is especially problematic in STEM education reform since there is nowell-established tradition of engineering in the K-12 curriculum, or as part of teacher preparationand certification processes. The result: most K-12 teachers and administrators are ill-prepared toadvise students about engineering careers, much less to introduce engineering knowledge andskills into the classroom. While there is a growing appreciation that engineering may be