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Engineering in Elementary Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kate Hester, Museum of Science, Boston; Christine Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston

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the Museum and in K-12 classrooms; a curriculum development project, Engineering is Elementary: Engineering and Technology Lessons for Children; and a number of teacher professional development programs about engineering and technology for teachers of kindergarten through community college. Her projects focus on making science and engineering more accessible to marginalized populations, especially women, underrepresented minorities, and people with disabilities. She is particularly interested in the ways that the teaching and learning of engineering and science can change to include and benefit from a more diverse population. Christine received a joint BA and MA in Biology from

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K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Tycho Fredericks, Western Michigan University; Steven Butt, Western Michigan University; Luis Rodriguez, University of Wisconsin - Waukesha

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AC 2007-2738: STUDENTS AND FACULTY EXPERIENCES IN TECHNOLOGYAND ENGINEERING WORKSHOPS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLSJorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan UniversityTycho Fredericks, Western Michigan UniversitySteven Butt, Western Michigan UniversityLuis Rodriguez, University of Wisconsin - Waukesha Page 12.1323.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Engineering and Technology Experiences in Workshops for High and Middle School StudentsAbstractActivities focusing on introducing engineering and technology to students in high and middleschool are taken place at our institutions. These activities have developed into one- or two-dayworkshops and

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Enhancing K-12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Pelletier, Northern Essex Community College; Paul Chanley, Northern Essex Community College

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AC 2007-435: BUILDING MATH SKILLS IN CONTEXT: INTEGRATING HIGHSCHOOL MATHEMATICS WITH ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYMichael Pelletier, Northern Essex Community CollegePaul Chanley, Northern Essex Community College Page 12.334.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Building Math Skills in Context: Integrating Mathematics with Engineering and Technology, A Professional Development Course for Middle and High School TeachersAbstractBetween February 5 and June 6 of 2005, as part of Power Up! North, Northern EssexCommunity College, with funding from Boston's Museum of Science, conducted a 15

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K-12 Engineering and Pre-College Outreach Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore

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AC 2007-2757: TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION IN K-12: REVELATIONS FROMDESIGNING AND DELIVERING A ROBOTICS LESSON PLAN FORPRE-SERVICE TEACHERSAbhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore Abhijit Nagchaudhuri is currently a Professor in the Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Prior to joining UMES he worked in Turabo University in San Juan , PR as well as Duke University in Durham North Carolina as Assistant Professor and Research Assistant Professor, respectively. Dr. Nagchaudhuri is a member of ASME, SME and ASEE professional societies and is actively involved in teaching and research in the fields of engineering mechanics, remote

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Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Matson, Tennessee Technological University; Kristine Craven, Tennessee Technological University; Sally Pardue, Tennessee Technological University; Corinne Darvennes, Tennessee Technological University; Alison Wachs, Tennessee Technological University

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AC 2007-2837: ASSESSING PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT IN A MIDDLESCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAMJessica Matson, Tennessee Technological University Jessica Matson is a Professor of Industrial Engineering at Tennessee Technological University. She received her BS from Mississippi State University and her MS and PhD from the Georgia Institute of Technology, all in industrial engineering. She has previously served on the faculty of Mississippi State University and the University of Alabama and as industrial engineering department chair at Tennessee Tech. She is a registered PE.Kristine Craven, Tennessee Technological University Kris Craven received her BS, MS, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from West

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Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Liesl Hotaling, Stevens Institute of Technology; Beth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Carol Shields, Stevens Institute of Technology; Mercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology; Susan Lowes, Columbia University; Christine Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston; Cathy Lachapelle, Museum of Science, Boston; Shih-Ying Yao, Museum of Science, Boston

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AC 2007-1349: ENGINEERING OUR FUTURE NEW JERSEYLiesl Hotaling, Stevens Institute of Technology Liesl Hotaling is Assistant Director of the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE), Stevens Institute of Technology. She received a B.S. in Marine Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University, a M.A.T. in Science Teaching from Monmouth University and a M.S. in Maritime Systems from Stevens.Beth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology Beth McGrath is Director of CIESE, where she manages program development and implementation and guides collaborations with K-12 schools and other educational partners. She is also leading the RIEE, Research & Innovation in

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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leyla Conrad, Georgia Institute of Technology; Edward Conrad, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jill Auerbach, Georgia Institute of Technology

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AC 2007-1754: THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND ASSESSMENTOF AN ENGINEERING RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR PHYSICS TEACHERSLeyla Conrad, Georgia Institute of Technology Leyla Conrad is the Director of Outreach in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She has been developing and leading programs for high school students and teachers, as well as ECE female students that supports the ECE’s undergraduate recruitment and retention efforts. Before her current appointment, she was the Education Director of the Microsystems Packaging Research Center (a NSF Engineering Research Center) where she created and implemented a highly integrated and

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Engineering in High Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas Oppliger, Michigan Technological University; Shawn Oppliger, Copper Country Intermediate School District; Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Robert Warrington, Michigan Technological University

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AC 2007-1695: ENGINEERING ENTERPRISE ALLIANCE: A K-12, UNIVERSITYAND INDUSTRY INITIATIVE TO CREATE A PATHWAY TO ENGINEERINGAND SCIENCE CAREERSDouglas Oppliger, Michigan Technological University Mr. Oppliger is a professional engineer and a lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals department at Michigan Technological University. He actively works with students and teachers to get more engineering content into K-12 education. His outreach includes advising a FIRST robotics team and assisting several local FIRST LEGO League teams. In 2004 Mr. Oppliger was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Award for Service largely because of this outreach work. He is currently working with the Utica Public

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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Dale Bremmer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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-delivered “window” on digital resources for Indiana middle school teachers of science,mathematics, (pre)-engineering, and technology (STEM). The project is hosted at Rose-HulmanInstitute of Technology. Opened in September 2003, with funding from the Lilly Endowment[27], PRISM (Portal Resources for Indiana Science and Mathematics) was recently selected byT.H.E. (Journal of Technology Horizons in Education) as one of the top 15 educationalinnovators for K-12 in the nation.Clearly we are not alone in using the concept of an Internet portal to provide resources forteachers. Simultaneous with PRISM’s development over the last three years, other collections(many of them highly eclectic and predominately text-based) have appeared, and several havegarnered

Conference Session

Gender and Accessibility Issues in K-12 Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ronald Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Joel Bloom, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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statistical programming.John Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology JOHN D. CARPINELLI is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Director of the Center for Pre-College Programs at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He previously served as coordinator of activities at NJIT for the Gateway Engineering Education Coalition and as a member of the Coalition's Governing Board. He currently chair's NJIT's Excellence in Teaching Awards Committee and is past chair of the University Master Teacher Committee.Howard Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology HOWARD KIMMEL is Professor of Chemical Engineering and Executive Director of the Center for Pre-College Programs

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K-12 Engineering and Pre-College Outreach Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; Kathleen Sernak, Rowan University

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programs for educators. Page 12.620.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 ENGINEERING CLINICS FOR TEACHERSIntroductionThere is a growing realization among engineering faculty that a new vision for the education ofengineers needs to evolve to keep this country at the forefront of technology. Science andengineering are essential partners in paving the way for America’s future through discovery,learning and innovation1-2.A recent report3 indicates that the United States lags behind the world in technologicalinnovation because of its poor performance in teaching math and science. This eliminates manyof the best

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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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AC 2007-583: EXPANDING ENGINEERING DIVERSITY BY TEACHINGENGINEERING TO COUNSELORS AND TEACHERSBruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina-Charlotte Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering Technology in the Department of Engineering Technology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and PI on the NSF sponsored Teaching Engineering to Counselors and Teachers (TECT) project.Lyndon Abrams, University of North Carolina-Charlotte Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling, Special Education, and Child Development at the University of North Carolina at CharlotteDeborah Bosley, University of North Carolina-Charlotte Associate Professor in the Department of English and Director of the

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston; Cathy Lachapelle, Museum of Science, Boston

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AC 2007-9: ENGINEERING IS ELEMENTARY: CHILDREN’S CHANGINGUNDERSTANDINGS OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCEChristine Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston Dr. Christine Cunningham works as the Vice President of Research at the Museum of Science, Boston. In her work, she oversees research and evaluation efforts related to engineering and science learning and teaching in the Museum and in K-12 classrooms; a curriculum development project, Engineering is Elementary: Engineering and Technology Lessons for Children; and a number of teacher professional development programs about engineering and technology for teachers of kindergarten through community college. Her projects focus on making science and

Conference Session

Engineering in Middle Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Larry Richards, University of Virginia; Christine Schnittka, University of Virginia

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AC 2007-2866: ENGINEERING TEACHING KITS: BRINGING ENGINEERINGDESIGN INTO MIDDLE SCHOOLSLarry Richards, University of VirginiaChristine Schnittka, University of Virginia Page 12.655.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Engineering Teaching Kits: Bringing engineering design into middle schoolsAbstractEngineering Teaching Kits (ETKs) introduce engineering concepts and methods intoexisting middle school science and math classes. We identify topics from science, math,and technology that have interesting engineering applications, and then help studentslearn science and math in the context of engineering design. Each ETK includes

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Gender and Accessibility Issues in K-12 Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Uchechukwu Abanulo; Ananth Iyer; John Helferty, College of Engineering, Temple University; Joseph Fischgrund, The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

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deaf or hearing impaired. 3. To give deaf students a sense of self-confidence and anticipation of success amidst the vast rate of technological advancement in today’s world. Page 12.659.2 4. To demonstrate to the students that communication for them is not limited to those who understand sign language and know how to sign, and to the hearing, that communication goes beyond speech. 5. To make a statement, to all, that everyone can learn engineering – it is a thing of the mind!!The robotics courses were taught by two electrical engineering doctoral students, by the help of aninterpreter and the high school science teacher

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Engineering in High Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris Merrill, Illinois State University; Rodney Custer, Illinois State University; Jenny Daugherty, University of Illinois,-Urbana-Champaign; Martin Westrick, University of Illinois,-Urbana-Champaign; Yong Zeng, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign

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AC 2007-1732: DELIVERING CORE ENGINEERING CONCEPTS TOSECONDARY LEVEL STUDENTSChris Merrill, Illinois State UniversityRodney Custer, Illinois State UniversityJenny Daugherty, University of Illinois,-Urbana-ChampaignMartin Westrick, University of Illinois,-Urbana-ChampaignYong Zeng, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign Page 12.443.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Delivering Core Engineering Concepts to Secondary Level StudentsIntroductionWithin primary and secondary school technology education, engineering has been proposed asan avenue to bring about technological literacy. 1,2 Different initiatives such as curriculumdevelopment projects (i.e., Project

Conference Session

Engineering in High Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Greg Russ, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Jonathan Rice, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Carolyn Parker, George Washington University; John Raczek, University of Maryland; Bruce Jarrell, University of Maryland-School of Medicine; Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Julia Ross, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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. Page 12.1441.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The INSPIRES Curriculum: Stimulating Future Generations of Engineers and ScientistsAbstractThe INSPIRES Curriculum (INcreasing Student Participation, Interest and Recruitment inEngineering and Science), funded by the National Science Foundation, is being developed inresponse to the critical national need to recruit more students into STEM-related fields. Thecurriculum seeks to accomplish this goal by exposing students to a combination of real-worldexamples, hands-on activities and inquiry-based learning activities that target the ITEAStandards for Technological Literacy as well as national standards in science and mathematics.Two new modules

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IndianaUniversity Purdue University Indianapolis and the Metropolitan School District of WashingtonTownship (MSDWT) located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Engineering Empowerment isMathematicians Collaborating for Children (E2=MC2) is designed to improve mathematicsinstruction at the kindergarten through ninth grade level (K-9). A one-week intensive SummerMath Academy facilitated by faculty from the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology,MSDWT school district administrators, MSDWT lead teachers and guest presenters from theInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is offered to a cohort of up to thirtyMSDWT K-9 faculty. Monthly follow-up seminars are offered throughout the

Conference Session

Engineering in Middle Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Morgan Hynes, Tufts University

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engineering as opposed to themales’.IntroductionEngineering not only makes the technology around us possible, it is also an amazing way to putthe knowledge we have to a real and practical use. Engineering in the classroom allows studentsto see the value of what they are learning, apply their knowledge to contexts that make sense tothem, and be free to create and explore the world around them. Massachusetts recently includedengineering and technology frameworks in the entire K-12 curriculum as required material[1].Currently, students are being tested on engineering and technology content on the MCAS(Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) test; however, very few of these studentsare getting any formal instruction related to the engineering

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Engineering in Elementary Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Megan Holmes, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jill Rulfs, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John Orr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Biotechnology Research Institute on K-12 education and edited Biotechnology: The Technology of Life, a sourcebook for K-12 classroom teachers. Telephone 508-831-5786; email jrulfs@wpi.edu.John Orr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute JOHN A. ORR is Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at WPI. He is active professionally in the area of engineering education as well as in the technical field of geolocation systems. He was recently named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers for his work in engineering education. Telephone 508-831-5723; email orr@wpi.edu

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Engineering in High Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sibel Uysal, Arizona State University; Sharon Kurpius-Robinson, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University

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education.Stephen Krause, Arizona State University STEPHEN J. KRAUSE is Professor and Associate Chair of the Chemical and Materials Engineering Department. He teaches courses in general materials engineering, polymer science, characterization of materials, and materials selection and design. He conducts research in innovative education in engineering, including a Materials Concept Inventory, and also in adapting design, engineering and technology concepts to K-12 education. He is currently working on an NSF sponsored MSP developing courses for high school teachers connecting math, science and engineering.Chell Roberts, Arizona State University Chell A. Roberts is an associate professor and

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Engineering in Elementary Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Parsons, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School; Debbie O'Hare, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School; Robin Little, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School; Pat Van Driessche, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School; Kim Parsons, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School; Marilyn Barger, University of South Florida; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida

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Chemistry at Agnes Scott College, and both a B.S. in Engineering Science and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of South Florida. She has over 16 years of experience in developing curriculum in engineering and engineering technology and is a registered professional engineer in the State of Florida. She is currently working with Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr.© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Elementary School to develop curriculum content for its Center for Mathmatics and Engineering.Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida RICHARD GILBERT is a professor of Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida. He has developed educational

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dewey Spangler, Virginia Tech; Olga Pierrakos, Virginia Tech

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13.2 26.2 36.0 75.4 1 RVGS 12.4 25.0 21.0 58.4 2 High School Team 1 12.8 24.5 2.0 39.3 3 High School Team 4 8.8 21.2 1.0 31.0 4 High School Team 3 4.2 18.8 1.0 24.0 5 Average Score 10.3 23.1 12.2 45.6JETS Team-S CompetitionGSEN students also participate in the JETS (Junior Engineering and Technology Society) Team-S competition which involves solving real world engineering problems in a team setting.Students travel to a local university or four year college to compete with other high schools fromacross the state by solving problems in areas of

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Enhancing K-12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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. Previously, she was employed as the Director of Outreach & Redshirt Engineering at the UAB School of Engineering in Birmingham, Alabama (2000-02) and as the Science, Math, and Relevant Technology (SMART) Coordinator at Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama (1999-00). Her current level of involvement in the UA Freshman Engineering Program includes assisting with academic advising, mentoring, retention, and freshman level curriculum instruction. During the summer months, she also assists with the development and instruction of high school students and teachers in UA’s engineering outreach programs and with incoming freshman student orientation and registration. Prior

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Engineering Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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design.Stephen Thompson, University of South Carolina Stephen Thompson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Instruction and Teacher Education at the University of South Carolna. He teaches and conducts research in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. Page 12.785.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 GK-12 Engineering Workshop for Science and Math TeachersAbstractThis paper describes the implementation and outcomes of a summer workshop for middle schoolmathematics and science teachers. The focus was on engineering-oriented activities thatintegrated

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelly Hutchinson, Purdue University; Shawn Stevens, University of Michigan; Namsoo Shin Hong, University of Michigan; Molly Yunker, University of Michigan; Cesar Delgado, University of Michigan; George Bodner, Purdue University; William Fornes, Purdue University; Nick Giordano, Purdue University; Joseph Krajcik, University of Michigan

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AC 2007-2278: SECONDARY STUDENTS' BELIEFS ABOUT THEIR INTERESTSIN NANOSCALE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGKelly Hutchinson, Purdue UniversityShawn Stevens, University of MichiganNamsoo Shin Hong, University of MichiganMolly Yunker, University of MichiganCesar Delgado, University of MichiganWilliam Fornes, Purdue UniversityGeorge Bodner, Purdue UniversityNick Giordano, Purdue UniversityJoseph Krajcik, University of Michigan Page 12.1258.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Secondary Students’ Beliefs about their Interests in Nanoscale Science and EngineeringAbstractResearch has shown that increasing students’ interests in science

Conference Session

Engineering in Middle Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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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

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K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Rogers, Murray State University; Steve Cobb, Murray State University

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AC 2007-31: THE REGIONAL MOONBUGGY COMPETITION: A UNIQUE,YEAR-LONG OUTREACH PROGRAM TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSJames Rogers, Murray State University JAMIE ROGERS is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering and Physics at Murray State University. He is also director of the West Kentucky Regional Moonbuggy Competition. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 2002. His engineering education research includes the use of emerging technology to enhance instruction, K-12 outreach, and engineering activities for freshman.Steve Cobb, Murray State University STEPHEN COBB is professor and chairman of the Department Engineering and

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Engineering in High Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Mativo, Ohio Northern University; Adam Stienecker, Ohio Northern University

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AC 2007-730: INNOVATIVE EXPOSURE TO ENGINEERING BASICS THROUGHMECHATRONICS SUMMER HONORS PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOLSTUDENTSJohn Mativo, Ohio Northern University JOHN MATIVO teaches Materials and Product Manufacturing courses at Ohio Northern University. He has conducted several summer projects for middle an high school students. His university teaching experience totals eleven years six of which he served as Department of Technology Chair at the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton. He holds degrees in Technology, Education and Engineering. His Doctorate is from the University of Georgia. He is a member of Sigma Xi, Epsilon Pi Tau, Phi Kappa Phi, and Phi Beta Delta.Adam Stienecker, Ohio Northern

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Engineering in Middle Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Reid, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Christine Floyd, Brownsburg East Middle School

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AC 2007-896: THE TSUNAMI MODEL ELICITING ACTIVITY:IMPLEMENTATION AND ASSESSMENT OF AN INTERDISCIPLINARYACTIVITY IN A PRE-ENGINEERING COURSEKenneth Reid, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Kenneth Reid is an Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology. He has a BS in Computer and Electrical Engineering from Purdue University, and an MSEE from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education at Purdue University and working to assess success in first year engineering technology students and implement advanced digital design techniques into early digital courses.Christine Floyd, Brownsburg East Middle School Chris