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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Lee, Central Illinois Technology and Education Research Institute

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topic and software operation. By forming a social, collaborative environment, the Girls CREATE program encouragesfuture interest in science, engineering, and technology through the strengthening of creativewriting skills. The instructional material is intended to teach the students how to identify, plan,solve, and portray solutions to the types of problems scientists and engineers encounter inpractice using a hands-on, three-dimensional building approach. By utilizing modern technologyand software, the program’s curriculum includes projects designed to prepare students for theirfuture academic careers and teach them about the role of technology in society.List of Engineering Topics: 1. Environment: e.g., air pollution, recycling, clean

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Steckel, St. Vrain Valley School District; Patty Ann Quinones, St. Vrain Valley School District; Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder

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professional development, and opening the Innovation Center which will provide a pipeline for all students in the Skyline feeder for a vision of future opportunity and career success. Patty served as Principal at Skyline high school for 5 years , she transformed and formed the STEM & VPA Academies which have currently 500 students as part of these certification programs. She was instrumental in securing grants, business and educational partnerships for Skyline and continues to do this work in her new position. Ms. Quinones also organized efforts to implement: 1 on 1 Laptop Initiative, Mini-STEM Academy in the summer, HS Department of Computer Science, internships & jobs for STEM students. Ms. Quinones has presented

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Descriptions of Outreach Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

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. Theimportance of catching the attention of students at an early age along with the support of theirparents and grandparents is something that all engineering schools must take into considerationwhen planning their outreach activities for K-12. The earlier the students are connected toengineering with positive approaches, the earlier they will start the road to seriously looking atengineering as a career. Surveys presenting the attitudes of participants will be provided, alongwith the details of other departments in the college participating in Grandparent’s University.IntroductionUniversities around the United States are beginning to see the importance of starting to influencechildren at an earlier and earlier age into becoming aware of the

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Lam, California State University, Bakersfield; Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield; Hani Mehrpouyan P.E., California State University, Bakersfield; Ronald Hughes, CSUB STEM Affinity Group

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engineering outreach.The effectiveness of summer high school science and engineering workshops has been reportedin the literature [3–8]. In [4], Anderson et al. found that engineering outreach programs canincrease the students’ awareness of engineering. In this study, women were the focus participantsof the engineering outreach program. There was a significant increase in the interest in pursuingengineering as a career among women participating in the program. In [8], researchers Yilmazet al. concluded the success of the program is dependent on the quality of the ”hands-on nature” Page 24.1141.2of the engineering projects. The diversity of the

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Thinking, Reasoning, and Engineering in Elementary School

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Strutz, Purdue University

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student awarenessof engineering, parents, teachers, and counselors need a familiarity of degrees and careers inengineering in order to knowledgeably discuss this field with their children and students.IntroductionThe U.S. Department of Labor forecasts that by the year 2012, the United States will needapproximately 1.6 million individuals who are engineering educated and trained to fill theengineering employment demand27. The purpose of this paper is to understand the characteristicsof individuals who pursued engineering.In order to meet this future market demand and address the concern of an engineering shortage,an intervention is necessary to increase the likelihood that students with STEM-based talent willchoose engineering as a college major

Conference Session

Approaches to K -12 Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Brown, Virginia Tech; Robert Kavetsky, Office of Naval Research; Robert L. Stiegler, NSWCDD; Peter N. Squire, NSWCDD; Juanita Jo Matkins, College of William and Mary; Gail Hardinge, College of William and Mary; John A. McLaughlin, McLauglin Associates

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base in the Navy’s Warfare Centers. He is a mechanical engineering graduate of Catholic University, and has worked in the fields of hypersonic aerodynamics, explosives, undersea warheads, and mine countermeasures.Robert L. Stiegler, NSWCDD ROBERT L. STIEGLER -- Mr. Stiegler is currently supporting the USMC Targeting and Engagement Systems and the Office of Naval Research, N-STAR initiative. His recent career experience has included service as a program manager for USMC science and technology programs, Science Advisor to the Commanding General, Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic, and Head, NAVSEA Combat Systems Safety and Engineering Division.Peter N. Squire, NSWCDD PETER N. SQUIRE

Conference Session

Engineering Collaboration: Faculty & Student in K-12 Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic University; Magued Iskander, Polytechnic University; Noel Kriftcher, Polytechnic University

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, NY. Dr. Iskander is a recipient of NSF CAREER award, Chi Epsilon (Civil Engineering Honor Society) Metropolitan District James M. Robbins Excellence in Teaching Award, Polytechnic’s Distinguished Teacher Award, and Polytechnic’s Jacobs Excellence in Education Award. Dr. Iskander’s research interests include Geotechnical modeling with transparent soils, foundation engineering, and urban geotechnology. He makes extenive uses of sensors and measurement systems in his research studies. Dr. Iskander has published 50 papers and supervised 6 doctoral students, 14 masters students, 6 undergraduate students, and 7 high school students.Noel Kriftcher, Polytechnic University NOEL KRIFTCHER is

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Public Engineering of Engineering, K12 Standards, and Overview

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Welty, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Linda Katehi, University of Illinois; Greg Pearson, National Academy of Engineering; Michael Feder, National Research Council

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minorities are seriously underrepresented in engineeringstudies and in the engineering workforce.2 Nor is there disagreement about the desirability ofmaking students more aware of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)career options. Thus one motivation for exposing children to engineering prior to college is thedesire to correct imbalances in the engineering pipeline as well as make the pursuit of scienceand engineering careers more appealing. The problem-solving orientation and teamworkcharacteristics of engineering are also deemed desirable workplace attributes more generally,3suggesting another possible benefit of encouraging engineering thinking in the primary andsecondary grades.Many in the science and mathematics education

Conference Session

Evaluation: Exploring the Impact of Summer Programs on K-12 Youth.

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emma Koller, University of St. Thomas; Lauren M. Van Beek, University of St. Thomas; Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas; Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Annmarie Thomas, University of St. Thomas

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learn aboutSTEM subjects and introduce them to careers involving STEM. Girls completing 6th grade or8th grade can attend the program. Variations of this program has been offered for 15 years andhave reached over 3,000 girls. The new curriculum, using e-textiles, was implemented in thesummer 2014 program. The evaluation of the curriculum was done through observations of thee-textile sessions, feedback from the participants, and information gathered in participant'sengineering notebooks. The evaluation offered is primarily anecdotal, though participantfeedback and notebook analysis is compiled into quantitative data. While the overall feedback onthe e-textile projects was positive, the girls exhibited some displeasure at having sewing be partof

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alison Lynn Fielding, Centennial High School, Boise, ID; Dale Brown, Boise State University; Richard Livingston, Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University ; Curtis Heishman, Boise State University; Louis Nadelson, Utah State University; David Estrada, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Boise State University, Boise, ID, USA

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thatwe support the development of new high school curricula as a way to motivate students towardspursuing education and careers in nanotechnology. Recent advances in nanomaterials processing,particularly 2-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials synthesis,1 present the opportunity to integratenanotechnology curriculum into high schools in safe and relatively inexpensive manners.In our work, we present an Advanced Placement (AP)Chemistry Inquiry Laboratory (CIL) targeting 11th and 12thgrade high school students. The CIL is being implementedat Centennial High School in Boise, Idaho and inpartnership with Micron Technology, Hewlett Packard,and Boise State University. The CIL is aligned to NationalCollege Board requirements for AP Chemistry courses aswell as

Conference Session

Linking K-12 to Post-secondary

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Letrece Dillihunt, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Derrick Wayne Smith, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Phillip A. Farrington, University of Alabama, Huntsville

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well. Boylan3 provides data from theAmerican College Test (ACT) high school profile that shows the percentage of students planningto major in engineering has decreased from 8.6% in 1992 to 5.3% in 2003 which magnifiesconcerns given the rising need for engineers and the aging of the current engineering workforce.Furthermore, findings from a 2010 study by the National Research Council’s Committee onExamination of the U.S. Air Force’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) Workforce Needs in the Future and Its Strategy to Meet Those Needs indicate that “as aconsequence of inadequate educational opportunities in elementary and high school, careers inscience and engineering (S&E) become beyond the reach of students who might

Conference Session

Computer Science-related Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

parallel programming or object-oriented design. It is also well known that engineering students are more likely to pursue andcomplete CS degrees if they perform well in their freshman programming courses. Consequently,the importance of stimulating long-term CS interest at the K-12 level cannot be understated.K-12 CS programs that dwell on the high-level benefits of a CS career can sometimesoverwhelm new students. Typically, these programs will introduce students to recent researchprojects or high-end products in the market. While these methods inspire interest in CS, they canalso be discouraging when students realize their introductory work (e.g. basic programming) isso far away from the advanced projects that were introduced.Alternatively

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen W. Crown, University of Texas, Pan American

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

students inthis region, exposure to professional STEM careers will likely need to occur outside the home.Supplemental classroom and summer camp experiences that promote STEM play a critical rolein many students’ lives in these important transition years. Increasing the number of graduates in Page 25.1056.2STEM programs in South Texas will require encouraging and preparing underrepresentedminority middle and high school students through special programs focused on STEM. Onesuch program with proven success in attracting and preparing minority students is the Pre-freshman Engineering program (PREP). Nationally, attracting a greater number of students

Conference Session

Engineering as the STEM Glue

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joan Barth, University of Alabama; Debra M. McCallum, University of Alabama; Beth Todd, University of Alabama; Rosanna E. Guadagno, University of Alabama; Beverly Roskos, University of Alabama; Carmen Burkhalter, University of Alabama; Marion J Goldston, University of Alabama

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AC 2011-2446: EFFECTS OF ENGAGING CLASSROOM STRATEGIESAND TEACHER SUPPORT ON STUDENT OUTCOMES OVER SCHOOLTRANSITIONSJoan Barth, University of Alabama Joan Barth is a research social scientist at the University of Alabama. Research interests include psycho- logical and educational issues in school settings. Current projects include a study of personal, social and life goal factors that affect interest in STEM careers from elementary through college years.Debra M. McCallum, University of AlabamaBeth Todd, University of Alabama Dr. Beth Todd is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alabama.Rosanna E. Guadagno, University of AlabamaBeverly Roskos, University of AlabamaDr. Carmen Burkhalter, The

Conference Session

Integrating Technical Research into Professional Development and K-12 Classrooms

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Carlos A. Garcia, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Tamara D. Guillen, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; David Ramirez, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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career options as well as to promotethe camp outcomes such as presenting viable role models for prospective engineering students.Written daily evaluations by the camp participants provided timely feedback on the outcomes ofthe camp learning experiences and activities. Adjustments, if needed, were made on the next dayto ensure the expected camp outcomes. During the departmental introductions, six engineeringand science department representatives from mechanical, chemical, civil, environmental,biology, and industrial technology disciplines presented their programs to the camp participantsin ten-minute interactive sessions by focusing on the nature, admission and scholarshipopportunities, and career perspectives of their respective disciplines. The

Conference Session

Topics in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Lee, University of South Florida

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AC 2008-1570: ENGINEERING IMAGES IN TELEVISION: AN ANALYSISFOCUSING ON THE IMAGES DEVELOPED BY HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS ANDSENIORSWilliam Lee, University of South Florida William E. Lee III is presently a Professor at the University of South Florida and is also director of the biomedical engineering program. He has been active in the area of engineering education for all of his academic career. Page 13.511.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Engineering images in television: An analysis focusing on the images developed by high school juniors and seniorsAbstractMedia images can

Conference Session

Programs for High School Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Rousche, University of Illinois-Chicago; Michael Cho, University of Illinois-Chicago; Yang Dai, University of Illinois-Chicago; Hui Lu, University of Illinois-Chicago; J Hetling, University of Illinois-Chicago; jie liang, University of Illinois-Chicago; Susan McCormick, University of Illinois-Chicago; David Schneeweis, University of Illinois-Chicago; Richard Magin, University of Illinois-Chicago

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provide students with ahands-on Bioengineering experience. 2) To educate students about career opportunities inBioengineering. 3) To create institutional/departmental name recognition among localstudents and science teachers. 4) To educate science teachers about important Bioengineeringconcepts. 5) To develop students’ group communication and scientific presentation skills. 6)To develop students’ ability to apply the scientific method and analyze data, and 7) Toencourage family support of students’ scientific pursuits. In this paper we review comparativeassessment data from 3 successive years of offering the camp to local metropolitan areastudents.II. Introduction Bioengineering is a relatively modern discipline within engineering. Only

Conference Session

Research to Practice: STRAND 5 Other Topics in K-12 Engineering Education.

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shaobo Huang, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cassandra M Birrenkott, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Marius D Ellingsen, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Mark David Bedillion, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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of Mines and Technology Assistant Professor at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Mechanical Engineering Dept.Dr. Mark David Bedillion, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Dr. Bedillion received the BS degree in 1998, the MS degree in 2001, and the PhD degree in 2005, all from the mechanical engineering department of Carnegie Mellon University. After a seven year career in the hard disk drive industry, Dr. Bedillion joined the faculty of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Spring 2011. Dr. Bedillion’s research interests include distributed manipulation, control applications in data storage, control applications in manufacturing, and STEM education.Dr. Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, South

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University; James Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; Alicia Boudreaux, Louisiana Tech University

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relationships that are built between the high school and university faculty will have along-term impact on all students influenced by these high school teachers.TechSTEP consists of three distinct projects which are delivered on a three-year cycle. Theseprojects are each centered on a common theme which connects high school level math andscience to engineering. Each year’s theme showcases a topic that encompasses engineeringconcepts, as well as team skills, creative problem solving, and career exploration. These themesserve as good applications of algebra and trigonometry, are very hands-on and intuitive, give anexcellent introduction to engineering design, and easily lead to a design competition. Theprojects pique student interest and show the

Conference Session

Supporting Diversity in Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chung Hyuk Park, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ayanna Howard, Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

utilization of non-visual curriculum3. Currently, there are only a fewefforts focused on encouraging students with visual impairments to pursue higher educationand computing career opportunities at the precollege level, which include the National Centerfor Blind Youth in Science4, the Access Computing Alliance5, and Project ACE (AccessibleComputing Education)6.One of the popular activities that encourage K-12 students to focus their future career goals inthe computer science and engineering fields is the utilization of robotic platforms7. With themultidisciplinary characteristics of the robotics field and its basis in math and science, therobotics curriculum can provide an intriguing and challenging environment for students

Conference Session

Engineering Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Joshua A. Enszer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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, including making substantial gains in student achievement, closing achievement gaps,improving high school graduation rates, and ensuring student preparation for success in collegeand careers. Our state has focused its RTTT program to include STEM initiatives throughoutPreK-12 to teachers looking for new curricula with a STEM focus, which in turn has fosteredcollaborations among STEM high school teachers. As a result, a higher percent of scienceteachers attended our Professional Development (PD) workshop last summer and are currentlyusing our engineering design curricula in their traditional science classrooms. Further, one of thetechnology education teachers using our curriculum has partnered with physics and biologyteachers to provide supplemental

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shamsnaz Virani, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Iris B. Burnham, Da Vinci School for Science and the Arts

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University of Alabama, Huntsville. Virani’s research interests include engineering education, empirical software quality, and cognitive perspectives of systems engineering teams. She teaches decision and risk analysis, software systems architecture, and systems integration, verification, and validation. She is a member of ASEE (American Society of Engineering Education) and IIE (Institute of Industrial Engineers).Ms. Iris B. Burnham, Da Vinci School for Science and the Arts Iris B. Burnham is the Founder and Superintendent of the Burnham Wood Charter School District in El Paso, Texas. The Da Vinci School serves grades 5-12 and has been designated an Innovative STEM Academy by the Texas Education Agency. Burnham ’s career

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

they often lack the mentorship, educational opportunities, or role modelsnecessary to make this a realistic career path. The educational system further narrows theselection of students in engineering as most technologically rich courses are delivered in asequential manner with no active exercises or connection to the real world. This approach placeschildren who learn in global, sensing, visual, and active modes at a disadvantage and restrictsopportunities for diversity. Engineering outreach that provides interactive projects and addressesthe spectrum of learning styles can enhance both interest and diversity in engineering. A modelfor K-12 outreach teaching has been incorporated into an undergraduate engineering courseentitled, Structural

Conference Session

Gender Perceptions and Girls in K-12 Engineering and Computer Science

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelsey Barta, Sweet Briar College; Bethany Brinkman, Sweet Briar College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

factors that contribute tothis phenomenon, including societal bias and the environment of the STEM classroom. As asociety, it seems to be a natural assumption that the subjects of math, science, and engineeringare traditionally “male” subjects. Research has been done to show how “stereotypes can lowergirls’ aspirations for science and engineering careers over time.”2 In order to eliminate societalbias, the environment and manner in which STEM subjects are taught to girls must change. “Ifgirls grow up in an environment that cultivates their success in science and math with spatialskills training, they are more likely to develop their skills as well as their confidence andconsider a future in a STEM field.”2 This project was designed to target

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terence J. Fagan, Central Piedmont Community College; Gerald D. Holt, Project Lead The Way

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more of these categories. Please email him at terence.fagan@cpcc.edu if you want any more information or interested in collaborating on a project or two.Gerald D. Holt, Project Lead The Way Gerald Holt began his career as an engineer with Schlumberger in 1991. Among his responsibilities the experience of mentoring junior engineers sparked a passion for teaching, prompting him to leave the Petroleum industry after a nearly a decade to pursue a career focused on education. Following that passion of inspiring students, Gerald introduced and taught several Project Lead The Way (PLTW) engineering classes to high school students in Charlotte, NC. Through his leadership the pre- engineering program grew quickly at that

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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. Departments of Labor, Agriculture, and Education, as a workforcedevelopment project. Its mission is to encourage females and other under-represented groups topursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in the stateof Hawaii. WIT successfully creates systemic change by building awareness among educatorsand employers of the return on investment in recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusiveskilled technical workforce that is homegrown.Geospatial Technology in EngineeringWhile there is a specific field known as „geospatial engineering,‟ the impacts of geospatialtechnology reach a wider spectrum of the engineering industry. There is a growing number ofengineering firms are integrating broad scale uses of GIS

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Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Susan Lowes, Teachers College, Columbia University; Peiyi Lin, Teachers College, Columbia University; Jason Sayres, Stevens Institute of Technology; Liesl Hotaling, The Beacon Institute; Rustam Stolkin, Stevens Institute of Technology

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, particularly from underrepresented groups, to pursue IT andengineering degrees and careers. A deliberate effort was made to enlist the participation ofdifferent types of teachers—general science, physics, engineering, technology education, andcomputer teachers—from a varied socioeconomic and academic group of schools across NewJersey in order to understand how the project can be implemented in a range of environments.Data from teacher and student surveys, student pre- and post-tests, and teacher follow-up surveysare being gathered and analyzed. The model and effectiveness of the summer institutes isdescribed, as are the varying implementation models, challenges, and successful classroomstrategies.IntroductionBUILD IT is a three-year National Science

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Research to Practice: STRAND 5 Other Topics in K-12 Engineering Education.

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rosemary L Edzie, University of Nebraska ; Brett Meyer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering

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quantitative study, Espinosa8 looked at the effects of pre-collegiate activities,experiences in college, and institutional setting on the persistence of females (N=1385) incollegiate STEM majors. Espinosa’s8 research revealed that females were more likely to enrollin and persist through collegiate STEM programs if they had the opportunity to engage with theirpeers and participate in STEM-related student organizations, and if they were made aware ofaltruistic career opportunities. The findings from the study called for developing cohort STEMprograms that provide female students with a greater sense of community, increasing the numberof student organizations related to STEM fields (e.g., Society of Women Engineers), andproviding female students with

Conference Session

Evaluation: Diversity in K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Baguio, University of Texas at Austin; Wallace T. Fowler P.E., University of Texas, Austin; Susana Ramirez, PSJA ISD; Judit Györgyey Ries, The University of Texas

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previously felt encouraged topursue STEM. Summer of Innovation (SoI) was designed to give students an opportunity toengage in OST learning at an early age and during a critical period in the education cycle:summer. While professionals in STEM may attribute their decision to pursue STEM careers toan out-of-school experience, many formal and informal educators do not feel they have the skillsand knowledge to successfully engage youth in programs to positively impact STEM learning.In 2009, President Obama announced the “Educate to Innovate” campaign to foster a renewedcommitment to strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education. InJanuary 2010, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched theSummer of

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Research to Practice: STRAND 4 – K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design (Part 1)

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mercedes M McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES); Susan Lowes, Teachers College/Columbia University; Devayani Tirthali, Brown University; Arthur H. Camins, Stevens Institute of Technology

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students in learning of several fundamental physical science concepts, computerprogramming, and engineering design. Some also use robotics as an educational strategy toincrease students’ excitement and motivation for pursuing STEM careers. With increasednational attention to and advances in STEM learning research, the National Research Council’sFramework for K-12 Science Education 1 and the Next Generation Science Standards 2 call uponcurriculum developers and teachers to increase the prominence of engineering within the contextof science education.A growing body of research suggests that problem-based learning, engineering curricula, and“design-based science” are effective means of increasing students’ conceptual understanding ofscience, their