Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krystal S. Corbett, Cyber Innovation Center; Joshua M. Coriell, Cyber Innovation Center; Sara Hahler, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the engineering design process (Figure 1) to guide middle school students through classic science and design projects. The engineering design process (EDP) adds a level of robustness to projects that may be perceived as overdone or not Figure 1. Engineering Design Process Graphic impactful. The curricula are designed using a modular approach such that each module lastsapproximately three weeks in the classroom environment. A version for each module isdeveloped for

Conference Session

High School Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

-reviewed journal. Page 15.1282.6The teacher comments: “Being an education student graduating the next December, this was avery rewarding opportunity for me. I had some experience with engineering, being a chemicalengineering major before I switched to education, however I did not expect to have such greatsuccess, most of which came about by the guidance of my mentors and fellow lab associates.More specifically my mentor who is writing the paper we are hoping gets published. I found alove for research and would like to pass that on to my students. I really liked the fact that theresearch I was doing had a purpose and practical application in

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Petros Katsioloudis, Berea College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

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

Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Jim Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; Missy Wooley, Ruston High School; Marvin Nelson, Benton High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

well as additionalresources for teachers.ResultsTechSTEPEach of the programs described above is designed to engage high school teachers and theirstudents in challenging engineering design projects that demonstrate applications of high schoollevel mathematics and science. For TechSTEP, the immediate goal is to encourage the studentsimpacted to pursue STEM degrees in college. However, the long-term (and we believe moreimportant) goal is to provide teachers with a more thorough understanding of how to connecttheir classroom topics to engineering and science, thereby extending the impact of TechSTEP toall students in their classes. To date, the TechSTEP program has directly impacted 8 highschools, 24 teachers, 163 high school students, and 14

Conference Session

Addressing the NGSS, Part 3 of 3: Supporting High School Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin L Autenrieth P.E., Texas A&M University; Cheryl A Page, Texas A&M University; Karen L. Butler-Purry, Texas A&M University; Chance W. Lewis, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

regarding importantskills and attributes to be a successful engineer. As a “lessons learned” note to administrators ofteacher research experience programs: When selecting an experimental design for participantsurveys, program administrators should investigate the options, weigh the advantages and Page 24.1213.2disadvantages, and then select the option that best fits the needs and constraints of their program.IntroductionNumerous reports have stressed the demand for more STEM graduates to satisfy increasingSTEM workforce needs1-7. Overall, the U.S. has experienced long-term declines in engineeringenrollments5, but anticipates a 10% job growth in the

Conference Session

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

at many national and regional educational conferences (ASEE, NSTA, CASE, CoCo STEM Forums). Co-authored: Best Practices in High school and Higher education.Dr. Malinda S Zarske, University of Colorado, BoulderDr. Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder Dr. Daniel Knight is the Program Assessment and Research Associate with the Design Center Colorado in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Science at University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Knight’s duties include assessment, program evaluation, education research, and teambuilding for the Center’s hands-on, industry-sponsored design projects. Dr. Knight’s research interests are in assessment, teamwork, K-12, and engineering

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren Redfern, Duke University; A. Leyf Peirce Starling, North Carolina State University; Claudia K Gunsch, Duke University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

traditional “eggdrop” and “marshmallow tower” activities, and moving toward integrating current fields of studyanchored in current research topics and cutting-edge technology. This model is unique in the factthat it incorporates design activities directly related to current research, while providingmentoring and skills needed for the transition to college. Here, we explore best practices inimplementing programs like this summer experience and includes suggestions for sustaining and Page 26.1192.2replicating this model in other institutions and settings. Preliminary survey data suggest that this  summer experience meets the goals of the model and

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Feldhaus, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Kenneth Reid; Pete Hylton; Marguerite Hart, Washington Township Schools; Kathy Rieke, Washington Township Schools; Douglas Gorham, IEEE

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Engineering Outreach, held just before the ASEE 2004 AnnualConference and Exposition in Salt Lake City, Utah. A paper detailing the results of that Page 12.628.2conference and delineating guidelines for how K-12 engineering education works best anddefines key challenges confronting the field was published.2Clearly, there is a movement by the engineering and engineering technology communities to gaina better understanding of the K-12 issues that impact enrollment at post-secondary institutions,and to generate research to answer the question of how stakeholders from many levels – K-12teachers, university professors, industry, and government

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Celina Bochis, University of Alabama; Steven Hsia, University of Alabama; Pauline Johnson, University of Alabama; Karen Boykin, University of Alabama; Sandra Wood, University of Alabama; Larry Bowen, University of Alabama; Kevin Whitaker, University of Alabama

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2007-1089: INTEGRATED ENGINEERING MATH-BASED SUMMER BRIDGEPROGRAM FOR STUDENT RETENTIONCelina Bochis, University of Alabama Celina Bochis is a graduate student at The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa working on her PhD degree in Environmental Engineering with minors in Water Resources and Statistics. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography (minor in Hydrology) from the "Babes-Bolyai" University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania in 2001. She is currently working as student program coordinator for Engineering Math Advancement Program combining administrative and teaching duties. Her research interests include the magnitude of impervious surfaces in urban watersheds, the

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paula Rees, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Christine Olson, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Charles M Schweik, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Steven D Brewer, University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

inclusion of arts and design in the move to STEAM can be thought of as a natural extensionof STEM as design consideration are often crucial import in the building of technologies andsystems. Not only do the branches of STEAM complement one another in practice, they supporta holistic view of knowledge creation. For example, research on project-based learning such asLearning by Design (LBD) has demonstrated that design considerations assist in overall scienceliteracy for complex systems16. The multi-disciplinary focus in STEAM education should notonly be thought of on the instrumental level, however. Another crucial aspect of the STEAMframework is the creation of more openings for exploration and discovery among youth. Whenscientific and technical

Conference Session

Addressing the NGSS, Part 3 of 3: Supporting High School Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Shaw, University of Southern California; Minh Tuan La, University of Southern California; Richard Phillips; Erin B. Reilly, University of Southern California Annenberg Innovation Lab

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

graduating, Richard wants to pursue a career in the field of software engineering and eventually management.Erin B. Reilly, University of Southern California Annenberg Innovation Lab Erin Reilly is Creative Director & Research Fellow for Annenberg Innovation Lab at USC’s Annenberg School for Communications & Journalism. In her role, she oversees all aspects of lab programming, prod- uct design and mentoring students in developing applications and business ideas using digital media and how it impacts society. Her research focus is children, youth and media and the interdisciplinary, creative learning experiences that occur through social and cultural participation with emergent technologies. Erin is currently

Conference Session

Descriptions of Outreach Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ranji K. Vaidyanathan, Oklahoma State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, neighbors and faculty. Prizes are awarded to the best over all designs, bestoptional project and also to those who solve all the math problems correctly.One of the unique features of the SEA program is the fact that nearly all the counselors are past Page 22.1354.5SEA graduates. Every year at least six undergraduate students and two graduate students work inthe SEA program as mentors. At the inception of the SEA program, a group of women andminority undergraduate engineering students are selected from the Multicultural EngineeringProgram (MEP) and are trained to be mentors and counselors. Every year more and more SEAgraduates apply for the counselor

Conference Session

Certifying Teachers in Engineering or Integrated STEM

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen O'Brien, College of New Jersey

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

redesignwas focused on our secondary program, it directly impacted our K-5 program since our T&Ecurriculum is shared between the two programs. The curricular modifications were definedwith the help of an external advisory board and were previously reported.[3] A key inputfrom the advisory board was to add more emphasis on analysis; that is, analysis-baseddecisions in design. A key element involved with improved analytical skills is mathematical(“numerical”) skills. The purpose of this paper is to describe the extent of mathematicalcontent in our STEM curriculum and to review preliminary results of the impact of thiscontent.Motivation:We believe that mathematical skills (aptitude and affect) are critically important for both ofour teacher

Conference Session

Engineering in K-12 Science and Mathematics Standards

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

necessitating a seachange in classroom practice in North Carolina. By engaging in engineering design-basedintegration early and often in their educational careers, students will have a broader exposure tothe important role all the subjects they learn have in moving society forward. This will enable Page 23.367.14them to use their experience to choose coursework that will best prepare them for the workforceand postsecondary education. The state of North Carolina has implemented a program to includeall of the elements of STEM into every classroom, K-12.Engineering is… • Use of knowledge and experience to solve problems • Accessible to all

Conference Session

Engineering Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malinda Zarske, University of Colorado at Boulder; Janet Yowell, University of Colorado at Boulder; Jacquelyn Sullivan, University of Colorado at Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado at Boulder; Diana Wiant, Centaurus High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

accomplishment, enrollment into and graduationfrom Centaurus High School. BVSD established the Centaurus Pre-Engineering Academy tocreate a unique and challenging learning opportunity for its high school students — a student bodycomprised of 39% minority students, and 30% from low-income families. This initiative toincrease performance and close the achievement gap has, principals report, resulted in moreparents open enrolling their students intoLafayette’s schools — reversing the historical“white-flight” from the area schools.During 2005-2006, the graduate andundergraduate TEAMS Fellows impacted 1,865students weekly via the instruction of engineeringcurriculum in 68 classrooms: four elementaryschools (710 students); one middle school (915students); and

Conference Session

K-12 Professional Development I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jed S. Lyons, University of South Carolina; Erica Pfister-Altschul, University of South Carolina

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

participation year(s), area of graduate study, and gender (all optional)The survey also included these open ended questions:  What were the best parts of the program?  What aspects of the programs could have been improved?  What is your advice for future efforts to engage graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with K12 students and teachers? and  Additional comments?The survey was created online using Survey Monkey and is included in the Appendix. Each ofthe 76 Fellows were sent an email that included an invitation to participate, a link to the survey,and a human subjects research statement. The survey remained open for two months before itwas closed and the results prepared for analysis. The

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

benefit at-risk Page 22.1050.5students as well. These practices include a focus on student retention and graduation, rather thanjust on enrollment; well-aligned and proactive student support services; experimentation withways to improve student success; and use of data on students to improve programs and services[7]. In addition, five factors that have been show to increase retention [8-11] focus on financialsupport, helping to build a foundation in academic skills, instruction and academic support, andensuring an inclusive and welcoming institutional environment. Based on adherence to thesefactors, we designed a number of practices for

Conference Session

High School Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Prevost, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Mitchell Nathan, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Benjamin Stein, University of Wisconsin; Allen Phelps, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and at the Center on Education and Work. He uses experimental and discourse-based research methods to understand the cognitive, social and embodied nature of STEM learning and instruction. He is currently co-principal investigator of the AWAKEN project in engineering education, along with Professors Sandra Shaw Courter and L. Allen Phelps.Benjamin Stein, University of Wisconsin Benjamin Stein is a graduate student in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, where his work is in hyperspectral laser design. Before returning to school, he worked as a math instructor at Stern College for Women of Yeshiva University and an electronics design engineer at ASML. These experiences as an

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

area and regional math and science teachers inDiscovery Weekends for high school students. Our overall goal is an annual increase in STEMgraduation rates from 220 students per year to a sustainable 300 students per year.High School Partnerships and Discovery WeekendsThe goal of TechSTEP is the development of partnerships with key feeder high schools in ourarea. These partnerships are formed through a series of three Teacher Workshops, each leadingto a Discovery Weekend for students. They are held on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00pm andare designed around a common engineering or science theme for the year. The TeacherWorkshops, led by engineering, mathematics, and science faculty at Louisiana Tech University,illustrate practical applications of

Conference Session

iSTEM

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Harpeth Hall School and Vanderbilt University; Crystal Tricia Chukwurah, Duke University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, particularly as it relates to increasing interest and participation by females. Dr. Klein-Gardner serves as the director of the Center for STEM Education for Girls at the Harpeth Hall School in Nashville, TN. Here she leads professional development opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math- ematics (STEM) for K-12 teachers and works to Identify and disseminate best practices from successful K12, university and corporate STEM programs for females. This Center also leads a program for rising 9th and 10th grade girls that integrates community service and engineering design in a global context. Dr. Klein-Gardner continues to serve

Conference Session

Engineering Collaboration: Faculty and Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Maloney, California Institute of Technology; Tara Gomez, California Institute of Technology; Jennifer Franck, California Institute of Technology; Pamela Aschbacher, California Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, and postdoctoral scholars as well asstaff sought educational and outreach opportunities. Through a partnership with _____faculty applying for a Research Center, the XXX received four-year support from theHoward Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to hire a part-time coordinator, expand theprogram, and create summer lab research opportunities at ______ for high schoolstudents.HHMI funding also provides travel support for XXX directors to learn from otheroutreach centers and disseminate our work at conferences, and support for programevaluation to explore ways to improve the program and document its effects onparticipants. This paper describes our partnership model, findings from the 2008formative evaluation, and plans for improvement.Community

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and K-12 Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoff Wright; Braden Boss, Springville High School; Daniel Bates, Brigham Young University; Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

teacher training and curriculum development to establish research-based instructional methods that can be widely implemented as best practices by State educational agencies and local educational agencies.”6Not only did NCLB not address a more inclusive understanding and definition of technology andengineering, it did not prescribe how individual states were to meet the technological demands ofNCLB and current industry trends and conditions. Consequently, individual states were left ontheir own to develop programs to see that these goals were met in their school systems.In response to this egregious error regarding limited directive on what should be included astechnology literacy components of NCLB, many organizations such

Conference Session

iSTEM

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Heil, David Heil & Associates, Inc.; Greg Pearson, National Academy of Engineering; Susan E. Burger, David Heil & Associates, Inc.

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

are designed, implemented, and assessed; evidence for the impact of such initiativeson various parameters of interest; and the research needed to further define and guide advancesin K-12 integrated STEM teaching and learning. This paper will summarize the researchconducted to inform the study’s findings and recommendations,* including a comprehensivereview of the literature related to integrated STEM education; an analysis of illustrativeintegrated STEM education programs and initiatives in both formal and informal settings; and in-depth interviews from a broad spectrum of STEM education stakeholders. Because manyintegrated STEM education initiatives include an engineering design component or attempt tomake mathematics and science more

Conference Session

K-12 Teachers: PD, Implementation, and Beyond

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yan Sun, Purdue University; Nikki Boots, Purdue University; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3127: EEE (ELEMENTARY ENGINEERING EDUCATION) ADOP-TION AND EXPERTISE DEVELOPMENT MODEL: CONCEPTUALIZ-ING, ASSESSING, AND TRACKING ELEMENTARY TEACHERS’ EEEADOPTION AND EEE EXPERTISE DEVELOPMENTMs. Yan Sun, Purdue University Yan Sun is a Graduate Research Assistant of INSPIRE (Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning) at Purdue University, and a Ph.D. student of learning, design, and technology at Purdue Uni- versity.Nikki Boots, Purdue UniversityDr. Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette Johannes Strobel is Director of INSPIRE, Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning, and As- sistant Professor of engineering education and learning design and technology at Purdue University

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University; Jeremy V Ernst, Virginia Tech; Vincent William DeLuca, North Carolina State University; Sharon Wensel Bowers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

resources that integrate teacher learning with as- sessment practice. The end product will constitute a professional development and research-proven cyber infrastructure for technology, engineering and design educators.Ms. Sharon Wensel Bowers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Sharon Bowers is a doctoral student and graduate research assistant in Integrative STEM Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She is also a Senior STEM educational specialist for the Center for Integrative STEM Education (CISE) at the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA). Sharon recently retired from Virginia Beach City Public schools after more than 30 years as a science educator. Her work with

Conference Session

Using Web-Resources and Literature to Teach Engineering in P-8

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily M. Hunt, West Texas A&M University; Michelle L Pantoya, Texas Tech University; Aaron S. Hunt, Canyon Independent School District; Abbye M. Reeves

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-42: INTRODUCING YOUNG CHILDREN TO ENGINEERINGTHROUGH EARLY STEM LITERACYEmily M. Hunt, West Texas A&M UniversityMichelle L Pantoya, Texas Tech University Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University. PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis. Specialty in Combustion of Energetic Materials.Aaron S. Hunt, Canyon Independent School District I am in my ninth year in public education. Three years teaching high school Spanish, two teaching 8th grade history, one as a graduate student and researcher, and three years as an assistant principal in middle school. I love working with students and know the value of the education business. I also am in my last year of

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Cross, Carnegie Mellon University; Emily Hamner, Carnegie Mellon University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #10169Identifying and Cultivating Diverse STEM Talent through Creative RoboticsJennifer Cross, Carnegie Mellon University Jennifer Cross graduated from the F. W. Olin College of Engineering with a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering and is now working toward her doctorate degree in Robotics at Carnegie Mellon University. A fellow of both the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Program and the Institute of Education Sciences’ Program for Interdisciplinary Educational Research at Carnegie Mellon, Jennifer’s research focuses on the impacts of integrating creative robotics into cross-curricular

Conference Session

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

Collection

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

their current formwill be more successful in other environments since they will be one of the primary ways togenerate a museum-like feel when placed in common community spaces like a library orclassroom.ConclusionThis project is not the first to incorporate the 6 principles into exhibit design, nor will it be thelast. Excellent examples of how projects using the concepts were implemented successfullyinclude NASA’s Traveling Trunks and the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska’s travelingmuseum efforts. The contribution of this work is to adapt the educational model presented by theNRC as a best practice for developing projects in rural environments. We also highlight the needfor additional research in rural informal education, since research in

Conference Session

K-12 Teachers: PD, Implementation, and Beyond

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati; Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Catherine Maltbie, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Teachers Make Lousy Students – And What You Can Do About ItAbstractA pre-engineering program was included in the College’s Research Experience for Teachers(RET) program to further equip participants with an understanding of engineering. The programdescribed the fields of engineering and engineering technology allowing participants to exploreengineering disciplines and design processes. The overall goal of the pre-engineering programwas to help teachers better understand engineering and engineering technology so that they couldappropriately address engineering and technology related topics in their classrooms. Theprogram content was provided using a variety of means including instructor led presentationsand projects

Conference Session

Engineering in High Schools

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell Nathan, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Natalie Tran, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Allen Phelps, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Amy Prevost, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

materials being evaluated and theselected learning goals. The validity of this curriculum-analysis procedure has been verified by aresearch study using assessment items and student work. The results of this study suggest thatthis procedure is an effective tool for analysis of mathematical content of assessment items andof a set of standards. The analysis of student work also suggests that student thinking does notalways reflect the standard identified as best aligned with the learning goals of an item4.The National Research Council (NRC) also commissioned a curriculum study to evaluate thequality of evaluations of a total of 19 curricula, including 13 mathematics curricula supported bythe National Foundation (NSF), and 6 commercially generated