Conference Session

K-12 Computer Science and Computational Thinking Initiatives

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alfredo J. Perez, Northern New Mexico College; Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Northern New Mexico College; Jorge Crichigno, Northern New Mexico College; Raul R. Peralta, Northern New Mexico College; David Torres, Northern New Mexico College

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pattern is discovered, the next step is the generalization and abstraction of the pattern.The skill encompasses the ability to filter information to solve a problem and re-defining it ingeneral terms using variables and/or formulas so problems that are similar in nature can besolved in the same way. For the example shown above (the sequence of numbers) the patterngeneralization and abstraction step comprises taking the sequence and converting it into arecurrence relation. The formula that abstracts the sequence can be written as S(i) = S(i-1) + 3 *i where i is a positive integer and S(0) = 1.D. Algorithm DesignThe last skill in Computational Thinking is the development and/or the description of thesolution of a problem as a recipe/algorithm

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharie Kranz, Coronado High School; Catherine Tabor, El Paso ISD; Art Duval, University of Texas, El Paso; Kien H. Lim, University of Texas, El Paso; Amy Elizabeth Wagler, University of Texas, El Paso; Eric A. Freudenthal, University of Texas, El Paso

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output (andforce them to examine the function of each statement in LINE1), student teams are thenchallenged to predict-then-verify LINE2’s output. The prediction portion generally elicits muchdiscussion, disagreement, and confusion, followed by many “aha’s” as students discover, realize,and explain to each other why the line tilts. When challenged to draw a “less steep line,” mostwill decrease the -increment to one and beam at their easy success.Their “concrete” actions of making dots appear steeper or less steep allows students to viscerallyexperience essential properties of linearity such as constant rate-of-change, which underlies the

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Macho, Buffalo State College

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, knowledge- intensive jobs and the innovative enterprises that lead to discovery and new technology, our economy will suffer and our people will face a lower standard of living. Economic studies conducted even before the information-technology revolution have shown that as much as 85% of measured growth in US income per capita was due to technological change. (p. 1) Keeping pace with this pressing need, the white house has taken upon the Educateto Innovate (WhiteHouse Press release(s) (2009 & 2010) initiative): The AP (1/7) reports that on Wednesday, President Obama launched his $250 million "Educate to Innovate" campaign "to train math and science teachers and help meet his

Conference Session

Computational/CS Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric A Freudenthal, University of Texas, El Paso; Kien H. Lim, University of Texas at El Paso; Sharie Kranz, Coronado HS-EPISD; Catherine Tabor, El Paso ISD and University of Texas at El Paso; Jeremy L Ramirez, University of Texas at El Paso

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eachstatement in LINE1), student teams are then challenged to predict-then-verify LINE2’s output.The prediction portion generally elicits much discussion, disagreement, and confusion, followedby many “aha’s” as students discover, realize, and explain to each other why the line tilts. Whenchallenged to draw a “less steep line,” most will decrease the -increment to one and beam attheir easy success. Page 23.1332.6Their “concrete” actions of making dots appear steeper or less steep allows students to viscerallyexperience essential properties of linearity such as constant rate-of-change, which underlies theslope formula’s concepts of “rise” and “run

Conference Session

Engineering Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jed Lyons, University of South Carolina; Veronica Addison, University of South Carolina; Stephen Thompson, University of South Carolina

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the multidisciplinary aspect ofengineering related activities in order to show connections between math and science.AcknowledgementThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Page 12.785.10Foundation under Grant Number 0440568. All opinions expressed withinare the authors' and do not necessarily reflect those of the National Science Foundation.Bibliography1. National Science Foundation, NSF Graduate Teaching Fellows In K-12 Education (GK-12) http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5472&from=fund2. A. Caicedo, J. Lyons, S. Thompson, (2006) “Investigating Outcomes for GK-12 Teacher Partners and GK-12

Conference Session

Engineering in High School

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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2006-518: QCC TECHASCEND: NSF-SPONSORED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMAIMED AT POTENTIAL TECHNICIANSDon Engelberg, Queensborough Community College Principal Investigator Dr. Don Engelberg holds a B. S. degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and M. A. and Ph. D. degrees in physics from Columbia University. In addition to coordinating the entire TechASCEND project, he served as instructor for the fiber optics unit. Dr. Engelberg has served as P. I. for two previous NSF grants related to fiber optic telecommunications. In addition to his publications related to physics education, he has published on nuclear and particle physics and the history of physics. He has also directed grants under the

Conference Session

K-12 Professional Development II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

So Yoon Yoon, INSPIRE, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yi Kong, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Conference Session

K-5 Teacher Transformation

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

K. Anna Douglas, Purdue University; Daphne Duncan Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette; So Yoon Yoon, INSPIRE, School of Engineering Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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could be viewed as an inefficient use of time. Engineeringstandards were not part of the new district standards, yet our experience was that some teachers,particularly cohorts from the same schools, continued to be enthusiastic about teachingengineering and considered it important. The purpose of this study is to explore one suchelementary school’s experience in implementing engineering and the resulting student outcomes.A case study research method is used to illuminate a specific decision or set of decisions throughanswering why the decision(s) were taken, how they were implemented, and with what resulted.4 Page 23.474.2While the final

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taylor Martin, University of Texas, Austin; Pat Ko, University of Texas, Austin; Stephanie Baker Peacock, University of Texas, Austin; Jennifer Rudolph, University of Texas, Austin

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teaching continues todevelop.AcknowledgmentsSupport for this work was provided by the National Science Foundation through theUTeachEngineering: Training Secondary Teachers to Deliver Design-Based EngineeringInstruction award (DUE-0831811) and the CAREER: Advancing Adaptive Expertise inEngineering Education award (EEC-0748186). The opinions expressed in this paper are those ofthe authors and do not necessarily represent those of the Foundation.References Page 22.1612.161. Martin, T., Petrosino, A., Rivale, S., Diller, K. (2006). The development of adaptive expertise in biotransport. New Directions in Teaching and Learning 108

Conference Session

K-12 Teachers: PD, Implementation, and Beyond

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amber Leigh McFarland Kendall, Tufts University; Kristen Bethke Wendell Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Boston

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collection methods. We then present theresults in terms of science teaching self-efficacy, perceptions of program affordances, andperceptions of changes in teaching and learning. We discuss implications for therecruitment of future participants for engineering-based curriculum interventions, and weconsider the sustainability of such interventions after the completion of formal researchprograms. Finally, we suggest directions for future research on the changes over time inteacher characteristics and perceptions when they participate in K-12 engineeringprograms.Previous ResearchStudies since the 1950’s have attempted to capture exactly what teacher characteristicshave the most impact on student learning,6 but despite a multitude of research

Conference Session

Impacts on K-12 Student Identity, Career Choice, and Perceptions of Engineers

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Matthew Arnold Boynton PE P.E., Virginia Tech

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collegemajor, including engineering. However, research has also shown that interest is not necessarilythe primary reason for career choice within underrepresented groups. The purpose of this paperis to present how interest relates to engineering as a career choice for a group historicallyunderrepresented in engineering. Using the Social Cognitive Career Theory as a frame work,high school and college engineering students from Appalachia were interviewed concerningcareer choices to answer the research questions: What role(s) does interest play in engineeringcareer choices of Appalachian students? How do such roles differ for high school and collegestudents? To answer the research questions, qualitative data from a total of 36 junior and seniorhigh

Conference Session

Research Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Helena Isabel Scutt, Stanford University; Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Stanford University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Lyndon Abrams, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Deborah Bosley, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; James Conrad, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Stephen Kuyath, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Dawn Denney, Northwest Cabarrus High School; Kelly Teague, J.M. Robinson High School; Bill Welch, J.M. Robinson High School

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ingroups and prefer same-sex groups over mixed group settings.20 They also prefer problem-centered and socially relevant topics and activities.2,3,4 Research also indicates that females andminority students tend to prefer cooperative activities over competitions.22,23In addition, STEM students from underrepresented groups have identified cultural factors ashaving the greatest impact on their retention. This seems to beg attention for enhanced culturalunderstanding by those who are responsible for supporting students and mentoring thesedeveloping professionals.14 Multicultural counseling and teaching has emerged as a concern overthe years. In the early 1990’s multicultural competencies for human services were developed.24These competencies centered

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K12 Teachers

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Brophy, Purdue University; Gemma Mann, Purdue University

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effectively educate teachers inengineering so as to create a more engineering literate society. INSPIRE ran two academies fora week each in summer 2007. Teachers of 3rd and 4th grades (N=60) from local schools attendedthe local academy and from around the country for a national academy.We developed a Photo Prompting survey an administered it through a on online webform.Participants were shown an image and asked to answer three sections of questions related to,categorizing the types of engineering in the image, noticing engineering, and explaining aspecific type of engineer perspective (indicated under the picture in Table 1). The specificquestions were:Categorize:Question 1: What types(s) of engineering is (are) most closely related to this image

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Pasha Antonenko, Oklahoma State University; Rebecca Damron, Oklahoma State University; Susan Stansberry, Oklahoma State University; Gayla Hudson, Oklahoma State University; Jean Dockers, Oklahoma State University; Alonzo Peterson, Langston University

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14.1204.5 ≠ Design a Shoe ≠ Survival! ≠ Catapult ≠ Rainforest ≠ Toy Vehicle ≠ Bridges ≠ GreenhousesResearch Study MethodologyThe participants were 80 teachers that agreed to participate in the study. The majority ofparticipants were female (n = 64). 57 teachers reported teaching primarily at the middle schoollevel, and 23 were high school teachers. The teachers represented five content areas:mathematics (n = 20), science (n = 16), language arts (n = 17), social studies (n = 13), andtechnology or library media (n = 14). 67 participants were White, 11 – American Indian, and two– Asian. Most of the participants were in their early 40’s (βX = 39, M = 41).Participants were asked to complete a web-based version of the

Conference Session

Engineering in the Middle Grades

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jed Lyons, University of South Carolina; Bethany Fralick, University of South Carolina; Jennifer Kearn, University of South Carolina

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the qualities of engineers for both males and females. A positive finding isthat many students indicated that they would like to know more about engineering.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by National Science Foundation Award 0440568.References1. Yasar, S., et. al. (2006), Development of a survey to assess K-12 teachers' perceptions of engineers and familiarity with teaching design, engineering, and technology. Journal of Engineering Education, v. 95 no. 3, p. 205-16.2. Cunningham, C., Lachapelle, C and Lindgren-Streicher, A. (2006). Elementary teachers’ understandings of engineering and technology, Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-21

Conference Session

Approaches to K -12 Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming; Dennis Coon, University of Wyoming; Paul Crips, Laramie Middle School; John Pierre, University of Wyoming

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first laboratory exercise. This figure isprovided to emphasize the standalone nature of the kit. On the left hand side of the protoboard isa 5 VDC power supply provided by the 9 VDC battery and the 5 VDC regulator. An LED is alsoprovided at the output of the regulator to serve as a power supply pilot light (on) indicator. Thefour single pole, single throw switches mounted in a common DIP package provide thecapability to insert logic one and logic zero test signals into the circuit under test. The 7404 hexinverter is part of the four channel LED indicator circuit. The LEDs act as a four-channel logicprobe to provide a visual indication of the circuit’s logic output(s). This circuit is actuallyconstructed on to breadboard snapped together. The

Conference Session

Evaluation: Technology and Tools for K-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger P.E., Michigan Technological University; Joshua M Pearce, Department of Materials Science & Engineering and Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Michigan Technological University; Gerald Anzalone, Michigan Technological University

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% • Over 50 times (more than twice 18, 51% per week) • Not at all 8, 23% • 11-50 (up to twice per week) Figure 11. Survey Question 2Question 3: Select any obstacle(s) that may exist to integrate the 3D printer intoacademic lessons (select all that apply).For this question respondents were asked to select all that apply and to suggest others thatalso exist. The top rated obstacle (13, 20%) was insufficient experience/training totroubleshoot issues and the least rated obstacle was insufficient studentinterest/enthusiasm (0, 0%). The category of “other” obstacles

Conference Session

Research to Practice: STRAND 3 – Principles of K-12 Engineering Education and Practice

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bassant Mohamed Yasser, Qatar University; Mahmoud Abdulwahed, Qatar University; Rashid Alammari, Qatar University; Saud A Ghani, Qatar University; Mazen O. Hasna, Qatar University

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and students motivations towards engineering as academic major. Reliability was demonstrated using Cronbach`s alpha in order to determine the internalconsistencies of the used satisfaction scales, Cronbach alpha values above 0.9 indicate excellentreliability 14 and in this study it was found to be 0.958 for control group and 0.968 forexperimental one indicating excellent scales showing high internal consistency. Validity was also demonstrated through conclusion validity which is described asappropriateness of the conclusions reported based on statistical relationships 15, thus within thisanalysis conclusion validity was reported through the use of inferential statistics relying onstatistical significance results at the 5% threshold.Survey

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 15.1316.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Using a Mousetrap-Powered Vehicle Design Activity to Convey Engineering ConceptsAbstractAs part of a NSF-sponsored project within GK-12, a curricular unit was introduced to students inan urban middle school elective course. The module sought to immerse students in a designproject, during which they would be introduced to theories and concepts relevant to theconstruction of a mousetrap-powered vehicle.The unit was designed to fit within the timeframe of the middle school‟s elective period, a 1.5-hour session per week for 10 weeks. After introducing the course goals and demonstrating theend “product,” students were encouraged to build upon a

Conference Session

Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Quamrul Mazumder, University of Michigan - Flint; Olanrewaju Aluko, University of Michigan-Flint

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education, during his keynote speech Charles M. Vest,President of National Academy of Engineering presented data that were not only disappointing,but perhaps shocking, and urged immediate attention by all stakeholders, such as educators,parents, government and businesses1 . Vest‟s data in Table 1 clearly demonstrates our declining Page 15.76.3number of graduates compared to other three leading nations. In 2003, the fraction of collegegraduates with an engineering degree was 20% in Asia, 12% in Europe and 4% in USA. Table 1: Engineering Graduates in Four Different Nations1 Country Engineering Engineering

Conference Session

Addressing the NGSS, Part 1 of 3: Supporting K-8 Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; Yi Kong, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Texas A&M

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material are thoseof the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.Bibliography1. NGSS Lead States (2013). Next Generation Science Standards: For States, by States. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.2. Katehi, L., Pearson, G., & Feder, M. A. (2009). Engineering in K-12 education: Understanding the status and improving the prospects. Washington, DC: National Academies Press.3. Guskey, T. R. (1986). Staff development and the process of teacher change. Educational Researcher, 15, 5-12.4. Guskey, T. R. (2002). Professional development and teacher change. Teachers and Teaching: theory and practice, 8, 381-391.5. Loucks-Horsley, S., Harding, C. K., Arbuckle, M. A

Conference Session

High School Students Thinking and Performance

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamecia R. Jones, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Design Course. Paper presented at: 36th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference, 2006; San Diego, CA.13. Bracewell RH, Ahmed S, Wallace KM. DRed and design folders: a way of capturing, storing and passing on-knowledge generated during design projects. Paper presented at: ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference (IDETC' 04), 2004; Salt Lake City, UT.14. Brown BA. Discursive identity: Assimilation into the culture of science and its implications for minority students. Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 2004;41(8):810-834.15. Brown BA. “It isn't no slang that can be said about this stuff”: Language, identity, and appropriating science discourse. Journal of Research in Science

Conference Session

Robot Mania!

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

through the use of LEGO-based engineering robotics. The motivation forthis study was derived from Schunn‟s work but is different in that the measurement ofproportional reasoning was purposefully planned and included a sample size of thirty students,including a control group.Norton (2006) used a LEGO-robotics context to investigate the mathematics learning of 46seventh grade students. He found that (a) the LEGO-robotics activities afforded learningopportunities that also reinforced social relationships, (b) explicit scaffolding was needed bysome students to achieve the mathematics learning, and (c) many students were able todemonstrate greater than expected mathematics and science learning. The assessmentinstruments used by Norton included a

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elsa Head, Tufts University; Adam Carberry, Tufts University

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, J. S., & Newman, S.E. (1989). Cognitive apprenticeship: Teaching the crafts of reading, writing, and mathematics. In L. B. Resnick (Ed.), Knowing, Learning and Instruction: Essays in Honor of Robert Glaser (453 - 494). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.7. Lave, J. (1991). Situating Learning in Communities of Practice. In L. B. Resnick, J. M. Levine, and S. D. Teasley (Eds.), Perspectives on Socially Shared Cognition (63 - 84), Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.8. Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes, Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.9. Brown, J. S., Collins, A., & Duguid, P. (1989). Situate Cognition and the

Conference Session

K-12 Outreach and Out-of-School Time Engineering Programming and Research

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tracey Louise Collins, North Carolina State University; Eric N. Wiebe, North Carolina State University; Pam Van Dyk, Evaluation Resources

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themselves“active” or at least “interested” shared that “they are trying to take advantage of everyopportunity” and that they “enjoy the opportunity to learn about what others are doing”(interview notes).Additional evidence of the immediate value of the project is the actual use of the MISO-basedresources available to partners. Specifically, the initial use of the teacher and student evaluationsurvey instruments (T-STEM survey and S-STEM survey) has proven to be a big help amongthose partners who feel their existing evaluation systems are lacking in appropriate, high qualitydata:We were doing evaluation before, but the worst kind of evaluation. By that I mean, we werecollecting data and not looking at the results. We weren’t always asking the right

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Curriculum and Programming Resources, Part 1 of 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose M. Garcia, Purdue University (Statewide Technology); Yury Alexandrovich Kuleshov, Purdue University, West Lafayette; John H. Lumkes

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, G., Reasonover, G., Hutchinson B. (2009). Attracting students to engineering through robotics camp. Paper presented at the ASEE Southeast Section Conference. Abstract retrieved from http://se.asee.org/proceedings/ASEE2009/papers/P2009083NOR.DOC 2. Fiorini, P., Galvan, S., Giuliari L., Pighi, L. (2008). It Takes a Village... to do Science Education. Workshop Proceedings of SIMPAR, Venice, Italy (p. 43-53). ISBN 978-88-95872-01-8 3. Weinberg, J.B., Pettibone, J.C., Thomas, S.L., Stephen, M.L., & Stein, C. (2007). The Impact of Robot Projects on Girls’ Attitudes Toward Science and Engineering. Manuscript submitted for publication. 4. Zeid, I., August, R., Perry, R., Mason

Conference Session

Outreach to K-12 Females

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ryan Smith, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Matthew Ryan Davidson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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networking and new media in support of innovative STEM K-12 education. Any Page 23.1337.13opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those ofthe author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the funding agencies.References:1. Perez, S., & Dorman, S. M. (2001). “Enhancing Youth Achievement through Telementoring,” Journal of School Health, 71(3), pp. 122-123.2. Cravens, J. (2003). “Online Mentoring: Programs and Suggested Practices as of February 2001,” Journal of Technology in Human Services, 21(1/2), pp. 85-109.3. O’Neill, D. K., & Harris, J. B., (Winter 2004-2005) “Bridging the

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Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Summer Dann Johnson; Warren Waggenspack, Louisiana State University; Brenda Nixon, Louisiana State University; Daivon Craft, Louisiana State University; Cheryle Peters, Louisiana State University

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. Historical and current data indicate that the need for science and engineering careers isincreasing, yet the number of students choosing and completing traditional science degrees isdecreasing. The decrease in students choosing and/or being qualified to enter science andengineering fields is continuing even with the programs geared towards increasing awarenessand preparedness. The gap between students entering science and engineering (S&E) fields andgraduating to meet the S&E employment needs was first noted in the early 1990’s. Manyresearchers suggested that recruitment and retention into the qualitative science fields shouldinclude women and minorities to assist in filling in the employment gap. Since a large numberof women and minorities

Conference Session

Engineering in the Middle Grades

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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are students in transition.1 In this developmental phase of continuedbrain development and grand physiological changes, middle schoolers also begin dramaticchanges in their school structure, responsibilities, and social relationships. By the time theyreach middle school, students have already begun to develop dispositions toward mathematics,science, and engineering.2-4 By ninth grade, these dispositions are solidified and it becomes moredifficult to change the students’ feelings toward STEM careers.2 In this period of earlyadolescence, students either begin to develop strong academic habits or they begin to struggleacademically.3 “Middle grade[s] students are drawn toward mathematics if they find bothchallenge and support in their mathematics