Conference Session

Middle School Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Christina Kay White, University of Texas, Austin; Chandra L. Muller, University of Texas, Austin; Anthony J. Petrosino Jr., University of Texas, Austin ; Austin B. Talley P.E., University of Texas, Austin ; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-4121: FOUNDATIONS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF AN AFTER-SCHOOL ENGINEERING PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTSDr. Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin Richard H. Crawford is a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Texas, Austin, and is the Temple Foundation Endowed Faculty Fellow No. 3. He received his B.S.M.E. from Louisiana State University in 1982 and his M.S.M.E. in 1985 and Ph.D. in 1989, both from Purdue University. He joined the faculty of UT in Jan. 1990 and teaches mechanical engineering design and geometry modeling for design. Crawford’s research interests span topics in computer-aided mechanical design and design theory and methodology, including research in computer

Conference Session

Standards and K-12 Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene F. Brown, Virginia Tech; Larry G. Richards, University of Virginia; Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University; Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Stacy S. Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University and Harpeth Hall School

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AC 2012-3712: K-12 ENGINEERING EDUCATION: PRIORITIES, RESEARCHTHEMES, AND CHALLENGESDr. Eugene F. Brown, Virginia Tech Eugene Brown is a professor of mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech. He has worked with ONR and DoD since 2001 on educational outreach-related work-force development issues. He teaches undergrad- uate and graduate courses in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics and is the author of many papers and reports describing his research in the areas of computational fluid dynamics, fluid mechanics, and his work in educational outreach.Prof. Larry G. Richards, University of Virginia Larry G. Richards is a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia

Conference Session

Service as an Element of Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Janet L. Yowell, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel W. Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Travis O'Hair, Skyline High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3802: K-12 ENGINEERING FOR SERVICE: DO PROJECT-BASEDSERVICE-LEARNING DESIGN EXPERIENCES IMPACT ATTITUDES INHIGH SCHOOL ENGINEERING STUDENTS?Dr. Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder Malinda S. Zarske is the Director of K-12 Engineering Education at the University of Colorado, Boulder’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. A former high school and middle school science and math teacher, she has advanced degrees in teaching secondary science from the Johns Hopkins University and in civil engineering from CU, Boulder. She is also a First-year Engineering Projects Instructor and on the development team for the TeachEngineering.org digital library. Her primary research interests are on the

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and K-12 Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vaneshette Henderson, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Kelly Rusch, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Brenda Nixon, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Warren Waggenspack, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1440: A NEW HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER ENGINEERING AWARENESSPROGRAM: INCREASING THE STEM PIPELINEVaneshette Henderson, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Vaneshette Henderson is the Pre-College Programs Coordinator for the Office for Diversity Programs with the Louisiana State University College of Engineering. She received her bachelor’s degree in physics from Xavier University of Louisiana; master’s degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Michigan; she will receive her doctorate in curriculum and instruction from LSU in May of 2010. Her research interests and areas of specializations include pre-college science and engineering education, informal program learning and

Conference Session

Broadening Participation of Minority Students in and with K-12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allison Anderson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Guillermo Luis Trotti, Trotti & Asssociates, Inc.; Suzanne Marie Wilcox, ExplorationWorks Museum of Science and Culture; Elizabeth Perry Gundersen, ExplorationWorks Museum of Science and Culture; Dava J. Newman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-1229: USING SPACE-INSPIRED EDUCATION TOOLS TO EN-HANCE STEM LEARNING IN RURAL COMMUNITIESAllison Anderson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Allison is a PhD student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California in Astronautics Engineering, and two masters degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Technology Policy Program.Guillermo Luis Trotti, Trotti & Asssociates, Inc. Guillermo Trotti Gui Trotti is an internationally recognized architect and industrial designer. His design thesis entitled ”Counterpoint: A Lunar Colony” is part of the

Conference Session

Standards and K-12 Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jing Wang, Purdue University; Melissa Dyehouse, Purdue University; Nicole R. Weber, Lesley University; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3097: CONCEPTUALIZING AUTHENTICITY IN ENGINEER-ING EDUCATION: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEWMs. Jing Wang, Purdue University Jing Wang obtained her bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering and nuclear technology from Tsinghua University in 2005. Then, she joined the master’s program in the School of Nulcear Engineering, Purdue University, and graduated in 2008. In 2009, she joined the master’s program in Krannert School of Man- agement, Purdue University, and worked as a Research Assistant in the School of Engineering Education, Purdue University, from 2010 to 2011.Dr. Melissa Dyehouse, Purdue University Melissa Dyehouse is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Studies and conducts

Conference Session

Best Practices in K-12 Engineering: Partnerships

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Schnittka, University of Kentucky; Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University; Lizette D. Day, Rachel Freeman School of Engineering; Augusto Z. Macalalag Jr., Stevens Institute of Technology; Albert Padilla Jr., Jersey City Public Schools; Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Patty Ann Quinones, Skyline High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3226: BEST PRACTICES IN K-12/UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPSDr. Christine Schnittka, University of Kentucky Christine Schnittka is an Assistant Professor of STEM education at the University of Kentucky. She is the Chair of the 2012 Best Practices in K-12 and University Partnerships panel for the ASEE K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Division.Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University Elizabeth Parry is an engineer and consultant in K-12 STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math- ematics) curriculum and professional development and the Coordinator of K-20 STEM Partnership De- velopment at the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University. For the past 15 years, she has worked

Conference Session

Core Concepts, Standards, and Policy in K-12 Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Sanders, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Thomas M. Sherman, Virginia Tech; Hyuksoo Kwon, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Patricia Watson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-2320: ENGINEERING IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION: A LON-GITUDINAL VIEW, 1966-2011Mark Sanders, Virginia Tech Mark Sanders is Professor of Technology Education / Integrative STEM Education at Virginia Tech. His teaching, research, scholarship, and outreach efforts have focused on teaching and learning in Technology Education and STEM Education contexts.Dr. Thomas M. Sherman, Virginia Tech Tom Sherman has investigated issues such as academic learning, study skills, and learning assessment while serving on the faculty of the School of Education at Virginia Tech. He is the author of over 100 professional papers, manuscripts, books, and instructional programs.Dr. Hyuksoo Kwon, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State

Conference Session

Mentoring & Outreach for Girls & Minorities

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aurenice Oliveira, Michigan Technological University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-123: IMPACTING STUDENTS’ INTEREST IN STEM FIELDS: ANELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION COURSE FOR K-12 UNDERREPRESENTEDSTUDENTSAurenice Oliveira, Michigan Technological University Dr. Aurenice Oliveira is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, since 2007. She received the B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil, in 1995, the M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil, in 1998, and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA, in 2005. Dr

Conference Session

K-12 Robotics

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehmet Ayar, TUBITAK; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Fatih Ugurdag, Ozyegin University; Alpaslan Sahin, Texas A&M University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

designer. Later (2005-2010) he was a faculty member at Bahc¸es¸ehir University in the EEE Dept. and then in Computer Engineering. He is also a consultant at Vestek Pixellence R&D group of Vestel in ITU Technopark (since May 2007). Dr. U˘gurda˘g occasionally serves as an adjunct faculty member at Bosporus University and has ongoing funded research projects jointly conducted with Bosporus. His research interests span the areas of ASIC/SOC/FPGA design/automation, embedded systems, machine vision, educational software/web tools, and intelligent transportation systems.Dr. Alpaslan Sahin, Texas A&M University

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Margaret B. Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; Shauna O'Hurley, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert P. Lillis, Evalumetrics Research; Betsy Khol, Women in Engineering; Robert D. Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jeanne Christman, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering and Public Policy, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-917: WE-IMPACT- WOMEN IN ENGINEERING - IMPROVINGPROGRAM ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR OUTREACH AND RETENTIONPROGRAMSElizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Elizabeth Dell is the Director of Women in Technology, an Assistant Professor of Manufacturing & Me- chanical Engineering Technology and the Miller Endowed Professor at the Rochester Institute of Tech- nology. She is the Program Chair for Undeclared Engineering Technology. Dell received degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University and Macromolecular Science & Engineering from the University of Michigan. Research interests include sustainable materials development, selection and characterization and increasing the diversity

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teac

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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

Descriptions of Outreach Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rayshun J. Dorsey, WizKidz Science and Technology Centers, Inc.; Ayanna M. Howard, Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-273: MEASURING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ROBOTICS AC-TIVITIES IN UNDERSERVED K-12 COMMUNITIES OUTSIDE THE CLASS-ROOMRayshun J Dorsey, WizKidz Science and Technology Centers, Inc. Rayshun Dorsey is currently the Founder and President of WizKidz Science and Technology Centers, an organization that works in conjunction with the Georgia Institute of Technology and currently offers an extensive in-formal education collaboration through various outreach projects to include AroPability, a federally funded initiative in conjunction with California Institute of Technology, Center for the Vi- sually Impaired, National Federation of the Blind and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite that seeks to stimulate STEM

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-4460: JUNIOR CYBER DISCOVERY: CREATING A VERTICALLYINTEGRATED MIDDLE SCHOOL CYBER CAMPDr. Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech UniversityProf. Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech UniversityMr. G.B. Cazes, Cyber Innovation Center G.B. Cazes currently serves as the Cyber Innovation Center’s (CIC) Vice President, responsible for its daily operations. In addition, Cazes has devoted countless hours to the development and implementation of a dynamic Academic Outreach and Workforce Development program. This program will assist the CIC in developing a knowledge-based workforce for the future. Cazes has spent his entire career in the information management and information technology sectors. His experience includes working in the

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley; Eli Patten, University of California at Berkeley; Sara Atwood, University of California, Berkeley

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-19: BODY BY DESIGN: A MODEL FOR K-12 OUTREACH INENGINEERING EDUCATIONLisa Pruitt, University of California, BerkeleyEli Patten, University of California at BerkeleySara Atwood, University of California, Berkeley Page 15.236.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Body by Design: A model for K-12 outreach in engineering educationAbstractThere is a strong need to enhance recruitment and diversity of students in the field ofengineering. Outreach to the K-12 sector is key to improving the pipeline of students who wishto pursue an education in engineering. Countless children are interested in engineeringtechnology yet

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs & Issues

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. David Burghardt, Hofstra University; Michael Hacker, Hofstra University; Marc Devries, University of Technology, Delft; Ammeret Rossouw, University of Technology, Delft

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-53: TOWARDS DEVELOPING AN ONTOLOGY FOR K-12ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONM. David Burghardt, Hofstra UniversityMichael Hacker, Hofstra University Co-director, Center for Technological LiteracyMarc Devries, University of Technology, DelftAmmeret Rossouw, University of Technology, Delft Page 15.1270.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Toward Developing an Ontology for K-12 Engineering Technology EducationAbstractHofstra University’s Center for Technological Literacy and the University of Technology, Delft,conducted an international research study in the summer of 2009 to identify the most

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Augusto Macalalag, Stevens Institute of Technology; Susan Lowes, Teachers College/Columbia University; Karen Guo, Teachers College/Columbia University; Devayani Tirthali, Teachers College/Columbia University; Mercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology; Elisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-137: TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN GRADES 3-5:FOSTERING TEACHERS' AND STUDENTS’ CONTENT KNOWLEDGE INSCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGAugusto Macalalag , Stevens Institute of TechnologySusan Lowes, Teachers College/Columbia UniversityKaren Guo, Teachers College/Columbia UniversityDevayani Tirthali, Teachers College/Columbia UniversityMercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of TechnologyElisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology Page 15.1164.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Teacher Professional Development in Grades 3-5: Fostering Teachers’ and Students’ Content Knowledge in Science and

Conference Session

Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Hollebrands, North Carolina State University; Ryan Smith, North Carolina State University; Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1468: ATTITUDES TOWARDS AND SUPPORT PROVIDED FORMATHEMATICS LEARNING REPORTED BY PARENTS OF STUDENTSINVOLVED IN A GK-12 PROGRAMKaren Hollebrands, North Carolina State UniversityRyan Smith, North Carolina State UniversityLynn Albers, North Carolina State UniversityElizabeth Parry, North Carolina State UniversityLaura Bottomley, North Carolina State University Page 15.221.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Attitudes Towards and Support Provided for Mathematics Learning Reported by Parents of Students Involved in a GK-12 ProgramThe goal of the RAMP-UP (Recognizing Accelerated Math Potential in

Conference Session

Mentoring & Outreach for Girls & Minorities

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ehsan Sheybani, Virginia State University; Giti Javidi, VSU

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1755: TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF MINORITYSTUDENTS IN STEMEhsan Sheybani, Virginia State UniversityGiti Javidi, VSU Page 15.1275.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Training and Performance Assessment of Minority Students in STEMAbstractThe proposed study is designed to implement and test the efficacy of an intervention developed as part of an NSF-funded project by the team of investigators at Longwood University and Virginia State University. This interventiondevelops the underlying thinking skills in students necessary for success in STEM courses and careers. Rather thanrelying only on classroom content and high-level thinking

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hui-Hui Wang, University of Minnesota; Tamara J Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Gillian Roehrig, University of Minnesota; Mi Sun Park, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-2077: THE IMPACT OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ONTEACHERS INTEGRATING ENGINEERING INTO SCIENCE AND MATH-EMATICS CLASSROOMHui-Hui Wang, University of Minnesota Hui-Hui Wang is a graduate student in Science Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Minnesota. Her research interests are across both non-formal and formal setting. Her research primary relates to inquiry-based instruction and STEM integration in science education. She is also interested in developing STEM curriculum for K-12 science teachers.Tamara J Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Tamara J. Moore is the co-director of the University of Minnesota’s STEM Education Center and an assistant professor of

Conference Session

Examining Problem-based Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana Bairaktarova, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aikaterini Bagiati, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Jennifer Dobbs-Oates, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-4098: THE ROLE OF CLASSROOM ARTIFACTS IN DEVELOP-MENTAL ENGINEERINGDiana Bairaktarova, Purdue University, West Lafayette Diana Bairaktarova is a doctoral student in engineering education at Purdue University. She obtained her B.S. and M.S. in mechanical engineering from Technical University in Sofia, Bulgaria, and M.B.A. degree from Hamline School of Business, Minnesota. Bairaktarova has more than a decade of engineering design experience, working as a Module design, and MMIC Test Engineer. Her research interest is in the area of developmental engineering, creativity, engineering design, and STEM education, and engineering ethics. Bairaktarova is currently working on a research project to study the ways

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin V. Fell, California State University, Sacramento

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-2508: EXCHANGE – MULTI-DAY EARTHQUAKE ENGINEER-ING WORKSHOP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTSBenjamin V Fell, California State University, Sacramento Professor Fell joined Sacramento State in Fall 2008 after completing his PhD at the University of Califor- nia, Davis. Prior to that he received his MS from Stanford University and BS from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Dr. Fell’s research concentration is on the behavior of steel structures under seismic effects. His course offerings include structural analysis, structural dynamics and the design of steel structures. Dr. Fell is a registered Professional Engineer in California, an advisor to several student engineering chapters, and a representative to the

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Gunn, Michigan State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-303: PROMOTING AN INTEREST IN ENGINEERING THROUGH ARTCraig Gunn, Michigan State University Page 15.1001.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Promoting an Interest in Engineering Through ArtAbstractThe project presented in this paper is designed to draw connections between engineering and thecreative arts, especially for high school students in 9th through 12th grades. The idea is supportedby the literature of the time that states that the current generation of students both in high schooland college are no longer looking simply for a technical education. They are looking to pursueengineering with an ever increasing focus on creativity and

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Silvia Carreño, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Aurelio López-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-347: ELICITING P-12 MEXICAN TEACHERS’ IMAGES OFENGINEERING: WHAT DO ENGINEERS DO?Silvia Carreño, Universidad de las Americas Puebla Silvia Carreño is Science, Engineering, and Technology Education Ph.D. Student at Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico. She teaches English related courses. Her research interests include women in science and engineering, and creating effective learning environments.Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla Enrique Palou is Director, Center for Science, Engineering, and Technology Education; and Professor, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering at Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico. He teaches engineering, food science

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-2224: AN ASSESSMENT OF LONG-TERM IMPACTS OF THREEON-CAMPUS K-12 ENRICHMENT PROGRAMSFleur Gooden, Virginia Tech Fleur Gooden earned a B.S. degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a M.S. degree in Management Information Systems from the University of the West Indies, Mona. She is currently completing her Ph.D. In Planning, Governance and Globalization at Virginia Tech while working for the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) in the College of Engineering. Her research efforts are focused on reducing crime through the implementation of activities targeting at-risk youth.Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharnnia Artis, The Ohio State University; Ruth Friedman, The Ohio State University; Glenda LaRue, The Ohio State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1339: STRENGTHENING THE ENGINEERING PIPELINE ONE FIELDAND ONE WOMAN AT A TIME: THE ROLE OF SINGLE-DISCIPLINE,SINGLE-SEX ENGINEERING CAMPS IN THE U.SSharnnia Artis, The Ohio State University Sharnnia Artis is a Post Doctoral Researcher in the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University (OSU) where she conducts research in engineering education with a focus on engaging women and under-represented populations. Prior to joining OSU, Dr. Artis worked as a Human Factors Engineer in the private sector. She received a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech.Ruth Friedman, The Ohio State University Ruth E. Friedman is the Assistant Director for

Conference Session

High School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly B Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; James D. Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Jane A. Petrus, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-2156: BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS BY AVOIDING THE ”SHOW-AND-GO”: A STEM PROJECT FOR HIGH SCHOOLSKelly B Crittenden, PhD, Louisiana Tech University Kelly Crittenden earned his BS and PhD in BioMedical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University in 1996 and 2001 respectively. He is an Associate Professor of Engineering, and holds the Harrelson Professorship in Engineering. Dr Crittenden has focused much of his effort in the arena of Engineering Education, and multidisciplinary design.Prof. Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech UniversityDr. James D. Nelson, Louisiana Tech UniversityJane A Petrus, Louisiana Tech University Jane Petrus serves as the Student Success Specialist for the College of Engineering and Science at

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blake C. Wade, University of Texas, Arlington and Kennedale High School, Kennedale ISD; Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington; Melanie L. Sattler P.E., University of Texas, Arlington

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-1313: CURRICULUM EXCHANGE - EDUCATIONAL ASPECTSOF COMPUTATIONAL MODELING AND KINESTHETIC EXPERIMEN-TATIONBlake C. Wade, University of Texas-Arlington/ Kennedale High School, Kennedale ISD, Kennedale,Texas Blake C. Wade is a chemistry teacher (general, pre-AP and AP) at Kennedale High School, Kennedale, Texas. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology (2006) from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. His current research interests include the way in which technology and traditional teaching meth- ods can be combined to pique students’ scientific interests and how to engage the minority learner in the STEM fields. He enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife Stephanie and their four year old daughter

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Fitzpatrick, Drexel University; Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University; Eli Fromm, Drexel University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1077: USING A MOUSETRAP-POWERED VEHICLE DESIGN ACTIVITYTO CONVEY ENGINEERING CONCEPTSJohn Fitzpatrick, Drexel University John Fitzpatrick received his Bachelors of Science in Physics Engineering from Washington and Lee University (Lexington, VA) in 2005. Matriculating to Drexel University for graduate studies, he received his Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 2008, with an emphasis on soft-tissue biomechanics. John expects to complete his doctorate in Mechanical Engineering by the end of 2010, with a dissertation topic focusing on simulating cardiovascular mechanics.Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University Dr. Adam Fontecchio is an Associate Professor and Assistant Department

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-4434: USING CYBER DISCOVERY TO ASSESS CHANGE INSTUDENT STEM-RELATED ATTITUDESDr. Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech UniversityProf. Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech UniversityEric Deemer Ph.D., Louisiana Tech University Eric Deemer is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at Louisiana Tech University. His research interests include achievement motivation and vocational psychology, particularly as they relate to pursuit of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers.Ms. Krystal S. Corbett, Louisiana Tech University Page 25.1424.1 c American Society for