Conference Session

Topics in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Miller, Society of Automotive Engineers International; Elizabeth Bachrach, Goodman Research Group, Inc.

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

content also focuses on problem-solving skills and career orientation emphasized in school-to-work initiatives. Electricity & Electronics Challenge: This middle school kit provides students with team activities that experiment with series and parallel circuits, magnetism, and an introduction to electronics. High School Electricity & Electronics Challenge: This Challenge takes high Grades 9 & 10 school teams through in-depth experiments involving transistors and semiconductors, analog integrated circuits, and digital integrated circuits.The AWIM CurriculumThe AWIM materials

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Shumway, Brigham Young University; Jared Berrett, Brigham Young University; Andy Swapp, Milford High School; Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University; Thomas Erekson, Western Illinois University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

of Science degree with a dual major in Psychology and Technology from Brigham Young University, Jared decided to pursue a career in understanding teaching, learning, and technology. He began teaching for three different public high schools in Utah while he finished a Masters degree in Technology Teacher Education. He worked for two major IT corporations and also spent a year as a project management consultant in the IT field before he chose to pursue a PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. At Illinois, he coordinated an online masters degree program, was an NSF sponsored technology trainee, and consulted with faculty from the College of Engineering and College of

Conference Session

Engineering Across the K-12 Curriculum: Integration with the Arts, Social Studies, Sciences, and the Common Core

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board; Lesley Eva Bristol, Maui Economic Development Board; Graham R. DeVey, Maui Economic Development Board

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

pursue educational and career pathways in the high-growth, high-paying STEM sector.Over the past 10 years, growth in STEM jobs [in the United States] was three times as fast asgrowth in non-STEM jobs.9 STEM employment is expected to grow 17% between 2008 and2018, outpacing the 10% growth projected for overall employment.9 Also, the average annualwage for all STEM occupations was $77,880 in May 2009, significantly above the U.S. averageof $43,460 for non-STEM occupations.9 In the United States demand for STEM workers isunmet. In the STEM occupations, job postings outnumbered unemployed people by 1.9 toone.9 These national workforce trends are also reflected in Hawaii, where projections indicatethat there will be 29,000 STEM-related jobs to be

Conference Session

Computer Science and Information Technology in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura E. LeMire, Community College of Baltimore County

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-2856: A MODEL FOR ENHANCING PROJECT LEAD THE WAYTEACHER KNOWLEDGE IN SOFTWARE APPLICATIONSLaura E. LeMire, The Community College of Baltimore County Laura LeMire, an alumna of the University of Maryland at College Park with a B.S. and Masters in Geotechnical Engineering, started her career at Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE). During her career there, she was responsible for substation and transmission construction projects, relocation and installa- tion of BGE facilities for Oriole Park at Camden Yards and for a new Light Rail system, and for im- proving service reliability. After obtaining her MBA, Laura became the Director of Corporate Purchasing and was also a financial analyst handling investor relations

Conference Session

Addressing the NGSS, Part 2 of 3: Supporting K-12 Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections, Part 2 of 3

Collection

2014 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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

goals for its K-12 educator development. - Inspire and motivate students at all levels to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). - Enhance K-12 educator knowledge in STEM cross-curricular space related fields. - Increase K-12 student knowledge in STEM education through age-appropriate space related activities. - Increase underrepresented and underserved participation. - Enhance career exploration by including space science professionals, NASA employees, and NASA-sponsored scientists, technical and engineering experts as role and career models.In 1990, the consortium imported a workshop from NASA Ames5 as the first offering of aprogram that became the “LiftOff

Conference Session

Evaluation: Exploring the Impact of Programs for K-12 Teachers.

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Catherine Maltbie, University of Cincinnati; Julie Steimle, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

methods, classroom dynamics, and all aspects of afuture faculty career. The program builds on this course by also providing workshops to learnmore about students learning, communication skills and teaching in an apprenticeshipenvironment designed so that Fellows learn from educators (participating teachers) as theFellows provide them support in engineering content, design practices and career choices. The resource team coaches consist of experienced educators and engineers; most are retired.This support system is integral in unit development. In fact, the primary resource coach for eachteacher must “sign off” on each unit prior to it being considered completed and ready forteaching. A standard template for a unit and activity is made available

Conference Session

Outreach Along the K-12 Pathways to Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly Doyle P.E., University of Nevada, Reno; Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego; Catherine W. French, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Heidi A Tremayne P.E., Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center; Sean P Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

principles and can stimulate theirinterest in physical science, engineering, mathematics and technology (STEM) careers. Thispaper describes a collection of learning experiences developed by researchers from variousfacilities in the Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES) that are scalable for K-16 learners. Assessments targeting the instructors of the outreach activities, the participating K-12 teachers, and the student participants are described, and results are presented that illustrate theeffectiveness of the lessons in enhancing the students’ understanding of engineering principlesand in generating interest in STEM careers.2.0 IntroductionEarthquake engineers protect lives by understanding the effects of earthquakes on structures

Conference Session

Successful K-12 Programs for Girls & Minorities

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zbigniew Pasek, University of Windsor

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

professions found in these areas so they mayconsider them as future career choices3. For either of these goals to be attained, the proposedexhibit must accomplish three tasks: (1) attract visitors, (2) motivate them to become engagedwith the exhibit, and (3) facilitate the acquisition of the knowledge, understanding, and attitudesthe exhibit is designed to convey.Typical exhibits in an hands-on museum require a great deal of development effort. On averageit takes 2 to 3 years, a solid budget (anywhere from $100,000 to a few million in extreme cases,depending on complexity), and a diverse team working full time to create an individualinteractive exhibit. Similar effort was invested in the exhibit described here, except that the teamconsisted mostly of

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nichole Au, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Julia Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-1722: ENGINEERING ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR THE INSPIRESCURRICULUMNichole Au, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Nichole Au graduated Cum Laude in 2008 with a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She plans to finish her MS degree in Chemical Engineering also from UMBC in May 2009, after which she will pursue a career in industry.Julia Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Julia Ross is Professor and Chair of the Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Department at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Her technical research interests are in the area of cellular engineering. In particular, her work focuses on bacterial

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Tania Monterastelli, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

not be repetitive. In addition to exposing students to thinking like an engineer, another goal of the programis to inform students about the numerous fields of engineering, its importance, and the manyopportunities and career paths available. These goals are accomplished through presentationsdelivered by the weekly guest speakers. Every year a new group of speakers is invited to sharetheir experiences of why they chose a career in engineering, the challenges they may have beenfaced with, the career choices they’ve made, and their advice to prospective engineeringstudents. Speakers have been both male and female ranging from undergraduate engineeringstudents to doctorial students and medical students to professors and industry

Conference Session

Research Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David G. Rethwisch, University of Iowa; Soko S Starobin, Iowa State University; Frankie Santos Laanan, Iowa State University; Melissa Chapman Haynes, Professional Data Analysts, Inc.

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #7945A Study of the Impact of a National Project Based Learning Curriculum(PLTW) on Student Continuation to Postsecondary InstitutionsDr. David G. Rethwisch, University of Iowa Dr. Rethwisch is a professor of chemical and biochemical engineering at the University of Iowa. His current research interest is assessing the impact of secondary curricula (particularly problem/project based learning curricula) on student interest and performance in science and mathematics, and on their interest in careers in STEM fields.Dr. Soko S Starobin, Iowa State University Dr. Starobin’s research focuses on gender issues in STEM

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

of them to pursue STEM careers so that they cancreate those future innovations by entering engineering professions.1Possible strategies to address the engineer shortage for the future are being developed by severalgroups.4 These include development of high school-level engineering courses to high schoolstudents to engineering-based First Robotics competitions.5 Clearly, there is evidence that theseprograms serve to increase student interest in engineering as a career. However, they may notprovide students an opportunity to experience the university setting or exposure to the breadthand variety of engineering projects.4 Various universities instead may provide summer camps asa means to introduce students to STEM disciplines and create a

Conference Session

Thinking, Reasoning & Engineering in Elementary School

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Mora, New Mexico Tech; Ricardo Negron, WPAFB; Robert McGahern, DDR&E; Eugene Brown, Virginia Tech

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

PartnershipWPAFB’s AFRL/XPPD, Domestic Partnering Branch, was selected by DoD as the coordinatorresponsible for the NDEP implementation in the state of Ohio. The selection was made based onthe strong series of on-going STEM programs at AFRL been managed by XPPD. One of theseprograms is the Dayton Regional STEM Center partnership. The Center was created in 2007 viaa National Governors Association competitive process to be the hub of STEM curriculum design, Page 15.909.2training and support for educators in order to advance the goal of preparing all students with theskills and knowledge to participate in the high-demand STEM careers of the future. The

Conference Session

High School Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd Kaiser, Montana State University; Peggy Taylor, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University; Howard Tenenbaum, La Jolla High School, San Diego Unified School District; Seth Hodges, St. Michael Indian School, St. Michaels, AZ

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Michaels, AZ Page 15.745.1 Seth Hodges, B.Ed., is in his fourth year of teaching science on the Navajo Indian Reservation in St. Michaels, Arizona. After a lengthy career in the U.S. Military, Hodges earned his undergraduate degree in Earth Science Education from Western Washington University. He has taught biology, physical science, earth science, and geology as well as geography and economics.© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Hodges is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Science Education (MSSE) degree from Montana State University and is on track to graduate in

Conference Session

Ensuring Access to K - 12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amit Nimunkar, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin-Madison; GWEN EBERT, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

studies and b) how thesecourses work together to help students develop engineering skills. Assessment instrumentsincluded beginning, middle, and end-of-design experience questionnaires, videotapes of studentpresentations, and a reflective letter to their parents. Through the data collected, the paperanswers the following questions: a) Are real-life student design projects an effective means ofintegrating different courses? b) Did the real-life student design projects provide better studentunderstanding of engineering in general? c) Did the exercise of designing and presentingprojects, stimulate student interest in science and engineering careers? This pilot assessmentplan will be used to improve the program as well as to assess student learning

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

J. Jill Rogers, University of Arizona; Beau R. Vezino, University of Arizona; James C. Baygents, University of Arizona; Jeffrey B. Goldberg, University of Arizona

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the course would offer a diverse group of studentsan introduction to engineering as a possible career without the risk involved in taking the courseat the university or committing to an engineering major. The pilot course was taught by HHSteacher Jim Clark, whose credentials include BS EE, MS EE, a M Edu. and five yearsprofessional engineering experience at Motorola. Twenty HHS students completed the pilotcourse in a full academic year and each received three units of college credit. Of these twentystudents, five joined the UA COE in fall 2009 and to date, all five have graduated with anaverage GPA of 3.34. Of the 2009-10 cohort, 17 students remain in the COE today and most areon target for graduation within the next academic year. Details

Conference Session

Integrating Technical Research into Professional Development and K-12 Classrooms

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Linda S. Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Levelle Burr-Alexander, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Kwabena A. Narh, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Rajesh N. Davé, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

challenges involved withmanufacturing of pharmaceutical products, and thus help educate future generations of students,helping create a strong pipeline of talented students interested in pursuing careers in engineeringand science.The ERC-SOPS is a four-university project, involving about 30 faculty, with a central systems-oriented theme of developing a model-predictive, integrated framework for systematicallydesigning materials, composites, and the processes used to manufacture them. The NJIT ERCincludes seven faculty members, who mentor research projects aligned with three main researchthrusts: 1) A New Manufacturing Science for Structured Organic Particulates, 2) CompositeStructuring and Characterization of Organic Particulates, and 3) Particle

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

future studies and careers in engineering. We addressthe mathematics topics that are presented in these curricula and how the topics are sequenced andpresented to students. The results of our content analyses reveal differences in the organizationof the intended pre-engineering and academic curricula. The PLTW curriculum addresses farfewer mathematic content and process standards when compared to academic curricula, and alsoexhibit far fewer points of potential integration of mathematics knowledge than expected, giventhe clarion call made in recent national policy reports and the Perkins Act.Curriculum AnalysisCurricula—the textbooks, activities and materials that make up a course— provide a critical linkbetween standards and accountability

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and K-12 Engineering

Collection

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

Describe the various careers in biomedical engineering 1.67 4.19 2.52 Develop techniques for advising students about careers and preparation requirements in engineering 1.89 4.56 2.67 Locate popular sources to develop engineering learning activities 1.96 4.48 2.52Pre- and Post-Knowledge Content Tests ResultsOut of 31 teacher participants, 94% completed the pre- and post-content knowledge surveys.When comparing the average pre- and post-test percentage scores for the total MarathonHSTEAP participants (N=29), the average pre-test percentage score was 33.56 and the averagepost-test percentage score was 75.30, yielding a

Conference Session

Service as an Element of Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Pamela Dexter, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jane Hunter, University of Arizona; James C. Baygents, University of Arizona; Michael Gerard Thompson

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Funding Presentatio Context g Teachin and n & EPICS g Design Sustaining Preparation Culture ProjectsLunchIntro to Engr. AssessinService Presentatio Careers g Teams Labview HumanLearning Design Solidworks ns of Plans & and Advance Advanced Centeredand the

Conference Session

Engineering in Middle Schools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibrahim Zeid, Northeastern University; Randal August, Northeastern University; Ronald Perry, Northeastern University; Emanuel Mason, Northeastern University; Jannon Farkis, Northeastern University; Marta Hersek, Northeastern University; Morgan Hynes, TechBoston; Haruna Tada, TechBoston; Felicia Vargas, TechBoston

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

workingcollaboratively to integrate an innovative robotics curriculum into science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses in the Boston Public Schools and other raciallydiverse and economically disadvantaged Massachusetts school districts. The project issponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) program, Information TechnologyExperiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST). The project targets 7th and 8th grade STEMteachers, with students participating during summer and after school. The project addresses theurgent need to enhance student interest and performance in STEM courses, while fosteringskills that are important prerequisites for IT careers. In the near term, the project is helpingMassachusetts schools and students meet statewide

Conference Session

Engineering in High Schools

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Oswald, Oklahoma State University; Charlie Huddleston, Oklahoma State University; Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

State University. Thepurpose of the six week intervention, part of a campus-wide Upward Bound program was to givestudents a realistic view of engineering as a career option.To evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention two assessments were used. A pre-post Drawan Engineer1 with a written component was used to measure perceptions of engineers. Morestudents self-identified themselves as engineers following the intervention. Overall the draw anengineer shows an increased understanding of what is involved in engineering. Post-interventioninterviews also examined students’ changes in attitudes about engineering. Interview dataindicates increases in student intentions to pursue engineering and that the format of theintervention gave students a

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Lim, University of Southern California

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

" activities, demonstrations, projects, and experiments. More than 500 studentsparticipate annually.Following Mission Science is our Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)program. MESA identifies students with interest and potential for an engineering career. MESAstudents meet on a regular basis and participate in a variety of motivational, informational,academic, and competitive activities that prepare them for college and a major in engineering, math,or science. The program exists in twenty-two middle and high schools, serving nearly 1500 studentseach year, with more than 90% of the seniors enrolling in college upon graduation.During the summer, we offer Discover Engineering, a month-long, residential program to introducehigh school

Conference Session

Successful K-12 Programs for Girls & Minorities

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board; Isla Young, Maui Economic Development Board, Inc.

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

2007 there were 20 (out of 63).Project EAST also positively impacted student interest in pursuing STEM careers. In 2005, 61%of students entered the program with a desire to pursue a STEM career and that numberincreased to 71% after participation. In 2006, the initial percentage of interested students was66%, which increased to 72% after participation. In 2007, the initial percentage of interestedstudents was 58% and the number increased to 66% after participation. When these numbers arebroken down further to show just the experience of the female students, the number leaving theprogram with the intention of pursuing a STEM career was 72% in 2006 and 51% in 2007.Again, of special interest are the females who began the program reporting no

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly Ogden, University of Arizona; Gregory Ogden, University of Arizona

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

session. Workshops and tours include: • Inquiry and Notebooks • Mathematics Pedagogy • Standards • Integration of Science in the Elementary Classroom • Equity in the Classroom • Career Pathways in STEM fields • Power Plant Tour • Bioremediation Site TourThe curricular work session provide time for the teams of teachers to refine their lesson plansand ensure that their lessons are inquiry based and tied to the Standards. The lessons developedbased on the water recycle research experience include:Lesson 1) Water Dilemma Simulation Objective: Given a water dilemma scenario, the student will analyze the problem and determine a solution based on his/her given role by creating a t-chart with at least three advantages and

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

content testing –With support from teachers, Fellows create tests and quizzes that specify and measure lesson concepts. They use multiple choice, matching, true/false and fill- in-the-blank formats. Tests are administered pre- and post-instruction.‚ Student attitude surveys – All grades 3-8 students participating in the TEAMS program rate their level of interest in engineering and confidence in their knowledge of engineering as a career. Students rate their attitudes on five-point Likert-type scales. Surveys for elementary students use age-appropriate terms and questions are often read aloud.‚ Rating of Fellow teaching skills – Teachers, Fellows and ITL program staff provide feedback on Fellow teaching skills, including content

Conference Session

K-12 Professional Development II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald H Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Levelle Burr-Alexander, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Linda S Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Thomas Michael Tylutki, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

discussion, as well as submission of assignments by teachers. This paperdescribes the process, as well as the assessments from the first cohort.Index Terms – Pre-engineering Curricula, Robotics, Attitudes toward Science, Mathematics andEngineering, Knowledge about engineering careers.IntroductionOver the next few years, the demand for engineers is expected to increase faster than for all otheroccupations combined but the number of students pursuing careers in engineering is notincreasing adequately to meet this demand. In fact, the number of students completingbaccalaureate degrees in engineering has increased very little over the last decade1. Increasingthe presence of engineering in K-12 education, especially through the application of science

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

interactivepedagogies such as inquiry based learning will provide students with meaningful experiencesthat showcase the importance and satisfaction of pursuing careers in STEM1.Research has shown that students as early as middle school develop an affinity or aversion toSTEM2,3. In one study, it was found that “life experiences before 8th grade may have impact onfuture career plans.” The researchers further conclude that in order “to attract students into thesciences and engineering, we should pay close attention to children’s early exposure to science atthe middle and even younger grades4.” Through this research, as well as the initiative set forthby the National Academies, one can conclude that a focus on the middle school years is crucialto help excite and

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janice S. Pawloski, Grand Valley State University; Charles R. Standridge, Grand Valley State University; Paul D. Plotkowski, Grand Valley State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Stimulating K-12 Student Interest through Industry, Engineering College and K-12 School PartnershipsAbstractIndustries that employ engineers have an interest in supporting the children of their communitiesthrough pipeline programs to encourage K-12 students to develop interest and excel inmathematics, science, technology, and engineering. This can be accomplished by supporting theefforts of local K-12 schools to encourage students to pursue careers in STEM fields. We havefound that industry often has funding and a base of volunteers but may lack the knowledge, staff,and other means to effectively work with K-12 schools to accomplish these STEM educationgoals.This gap can be

Conference Session

Outreach to K-12 Females

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jani M Pallis, Cislunar Aerospace, Inc.; Jill L McNitt-Gray, University of Southern California

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

werescreened for past and current criminal and sexual offenses.Sample ActivitiesWhile the specific activities have varied and some have evolved, both the residential anddaytime only programs have all included a sport aerodynamics activity, a designmethodology activity, a biomechanics motion capture and analysis activity, local sportfacility, science or other engineering facility tours and final presentations from thestudents to the sponsors, faculty, staff and their families. The activities can be found atthe SWE Internet Activity Center 3. In addition, the residential programs hosted by MITand the University of San Diego also included a CEO/Executive Breakfast and a CareerPanel.CEO/Executive Breakfast and Career Panel:In addition to the engineering