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High School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal S Corbett, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; David E. Hall, Louisiana Tech University

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AC 2011-2223: TECHNOLOGY ENABLED PROJECTS FOR HIGH SCHOOLPHYSICSHeath Tims, Louisiana Tech UniversityKrystal S Corbett, Louisiana Tech UniversityProf. Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech UniversityDavid E. Hall, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Hall is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Louisiana Tech University. He is interested in hands-on approaches in STEM education. Page 22.1419.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Technology Enabled Projects for High School PhysicsAbstractLouisiana Tech University has recently developed a high school physics

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Abbas Johnson, University of St. Thomas; AnnMarie Thomas, University of Saint Thomas

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a faculty member at Art Center College of Design. Page 22.672.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Exchange: Using Squishy Circuit Technology in the ClassroomAbstractThis paper presents exercises utilizing squishy circuits as an educational tool. Squishy circuitsare constructed with conductive and insulating play dough, allowing students to sculpt their owncircuits. Students can be taught in a hands-on exercise, using batteries and basic electroniccomponents (light emitting diodes, DC motors, etc.). This method may allow electronics andcircuit building concepts to be presented

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Descriptions of Curricular and Model Development

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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AC 2011-587: CREATING LINKAGES BETWEEN UNIVERSITY AND TECH-NOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMSJohn Marshall, University of Southern Maine John Marshall received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and is the Departmental Internship Co- ordinator at the University of Southern Maine. His areas of specialization include Power and Energy Processing, Applied Process Control Engineering, Automation, Fluid Power, and Facility Planning. Page 22.396.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Creating Linkages Between University and Technology Education

Conference Session

Making Elementary Engineering Work: Lessons from Partnerships and Practice

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elisabeth W. McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Carol Shields, Stevens Institute of Technology; Augusto Z. Macalalag Jr., Stevens Institute of Technology

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AC 2011-690: MAKING ELEMENTARY ENGINEERING WORK: LESSONSFROMElisabeth W McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology Elisabeth McGrath is Senior Research Associate at Stevens Institute of Technology and Executive Director of the Stevens Center for Innovation in Engineering & Science Education, Hoboken, NJ.Carol Shields, Stevens Institute of Technology Carol Shields is a Curriculum and Professional Development Specialist at Stevens Institute of Technol- ogy’s Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education.Augusto Z. Macalalag Jr., Stevens Institute of Technology Augusto Z. Macalalag Jr. is an Assistant Director of STEM Education Research at Stevens Institute of Technology’s Center for Innovation in

Conference Session

Core Concepts, Standards, and Policy in K-12 Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Sanders, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Thomas M. Sherman, Virginia Tech; Hyuksoo Kwon, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Patricia Watson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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AC 2011-2320: ENGINEERING IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION: A LON-GITUDINAL VIEW, 1966-2011Mark Sanders, Virginia Tech Mark Sanders is Professor of Technology Education / Integrative STEM Education at Virginia Tech. His teaching, research, scholarship, and outreach efforts have focused on teaching and learning in Technology Education and STEM Education contexts.Dr. Thomas M. Sherman, Virginia Tech Tom Sherman has investigated issues such as academic learning, study skills, and learning assessment while serving on the faculty of the School of Education at Virginia Tech. He is the author of over 100 professional papers, manuscripts, books, and instructional programs.Dr. Hyuksoo Kwon, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael K. Swanbom, Louisiana Tech University; David E. Hall, Louisiana Tech University; Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University

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-based physics program. Hands-on projects in this program use low-cost digital cameras and freevideo processing software in the classroom as a way of gathering empirical data about movingobjects.Example Application: Falling ObjectsThis section provides a detailed example of how a digital camera can be utilized to acquireposition versus time data for a falling body and how the data can be analyzed to determine thelocal gravitational acceleration (g ≈ 9.81 m/s2). The module is designed to be suitable for highschool students taking an engineering, physics, or mathematics course. The aim in this module isfor students to build competence in using technology while discovering important fundamentalphysics concepts on their own. Other modules in the

Conference Session

Computer Science and Information Technology in K-12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ethan E. Danahy, Tufts University, Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Ashley Russell, Tufts University, Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

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AC 2011-2247: INCREASING STEM ACCESSIBILITY FOR STUDENTSWITH COGNITIVE DISABILITIES VIA INTERACTIVE CURRICULUMEthan E Danahy, Tufts University Ethan Danahy received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science in 2000 and 2002, respectively, and a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering in 2007, all at Tufts University, Medford, MA. Within the School of Engineering at Tufts University, he is currently a Research Assistant Professor in the Depart- ment of Computer Science. Additionally, he acts as the Engineering Research Program Director at the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO), where he manages educational technology de- velopment projects while researching innovative and interactive techniques

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Assessment and Evaluation of K-12 Engineering Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tao Hong, Purdue University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering and Public Policy, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-2243: USING FACTOR ANALYSIS TO RE-VISIT THE TEACH-ING DESIGN, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY (DET) SURVEYTAO HONG, Purdue University Tao Hong is a Post-doctoral Research Associate in College of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He earned his Ph.D degree in Educational Measurement and Research Methodology at Purdue Univer- sity. His B.S. degree is in Business Management. His principal research focus is assessment methods in engineering education and service learning program evaluation.Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette Senay Purzer is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education and is the Co-Director of Assessment Research for the Institute for P-12 Engineering Research

Conference Session

Computer Science and Information Technology in K-12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana Papini Warren, Maui Economic Development Board; Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board

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AC 2011-2899: CULTIVATING GEOSPATIAL ENGINEERS IN A POPU-LATION UNDERREPRESENTED IN STEM INDUSTRIESDiana Papini Warren, Maui Economic Development Board Diana Papini Warren is a Project Manager with the Maui Economic Development Board’s Women in Technology Program. She develops and manages several statewide STEM education initiatives, includ- ing the GeoTech for Hawaii Schools initiative. She facilitates the professional development courses for teachers throughout Hawaii, supports events for students, and is the webcast facilitator for the state’s an- nual GIS Day celebration. She holds a Master of Science in Education and has fourteen years experience working as an educator, a curriculum developer, and a

Conference Session

Computer Science and Information Technology in K-12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Victoria Forssen, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Alka R. Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Trefny Institute for Educational Innovation, and the Director of the Center for Assessment in STEM at the Colorado School of Mines and an Associate Editor for the Journal of Engineering Education. Her research interests are educational project assessment and evaluation, K-12 Outreach and gender equity in STEM.Alka R Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette Alka Harriger joined the faculty of the Computer and Information Technology Department (CIT) in 1982 and is currently a Professor of CIT and Assistant Department Head. Professor Harriger is leading the $1.2 million NSF-ITEST funded project called Surprising Possibilities Imagined and Realized through Information Technology (SPIRIT), which has offered three sets

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Computer Science and Information Technology in K-12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tony Docal, Georgia Institute of Technology

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monitoring plans designed to facilitate program improvement. Dr. Alemdar’s leadership evaluation work includes serving as lead evaluator on NASA’s electronic Professional Development Net- work (ePDN), a new initiative dedicated to preparing teachers to engage their students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields through the use of NASA-developed learning materials and resources. She also serves as the lead evaluator on several NSF funded Noyce Scholarship programs. She has direct experience leading evaluation of STEM programs and has contributed to evaluations of leadership and STEM related innovations.Tony Docal, Georgia Institute of Technology 1. Mr. Anthony Docal Anthony Docal has been

Conference Session

Computer Science and Information Technology in K-12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura E. LeMire, Community College of Baltimore County

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. Laura left the utility to become the Director of Women’s Sports at STX, Inc., a sporting goods manufacturer, where she became the holder of four patents. Returning to the classroom once again, Laura obtained a Masters in Environmental Engineer- ing from UMBC and became an Affiliate Professor for Project Lead The Way. Now the Engineering Coordinator at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), Laura is endeavoring to grow the engineering transfer program and the new engineering technology program by stimulating interest in high school students and seeking funding to help students cope with the expense of college. As a resident of Catonsville, MD, Laura participates in a variety of athletics, spends whatever

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carol Shields, Stevens Institute of Technology

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AC 2011-1238: USING ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT COM-MUNICATION AND COLLABORATION SKILLS IN A SPECIAL NEEDSCLASSROOMCarol Shields, Stevens Institute of Technology Carol Shields is a Senior Curriculum and Professional Development Specialist at the Center for Innovation in Science and Engineering Education, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken NJ. Page 22.1.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Using Engineering Activities to Support Communication and Collaboration Skills in a Special Needs ClassroomThe purpose of this paper is to provide a

Conference Session

Core Concepts, Standards, and Policy in K-12 Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mike Ryan, Georgia Institute of Technology; Brian D. Gane, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology

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AC 2011-1052: COMPARISON OF TWO CURRICULUM MODELS FORMAPPING ENGINEERING CORE CONCEPTS TO EXISTING SCIENCEAND MATHEMATICS STANDARDSMike Ryan, CEISMC - Georgia TechBrian D. Gane, Georgia Institute of Technology Brian Gane is a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Psychology at Georgia Tech and a research assistant at CEISMC. His research focuses on skill acquisition and instructional design.Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology Marion Usselman is Associate Director for Federal Outreach and Research for Georgia Tech’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing. She has been with CEISMC since 1996 managing programs, interacting with K-12 schools, and assisting Georgia Tech faculty in

Conference Session

Extending a Hand Back: Older Students Inspiring Younger Students

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sunni H. Newton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tristan T. Utschig, Georgia Institute of Technology; Donna C. Llewellyn, Georgia Institute of Technology

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AC 2011-2544: A DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF ENGINEERING MA-JORS WITH AN INTEREST IN TEACHINGSunni H. Newton, Georgia Institute of Technology Sunni H. Newton is currently in her 5th year of Georgia Tech’s PhD program in industrial organizational psychology, with a minor in quantitative psychology. She attended Georgia Tech as an undergraduate, double-majoring in psychology and management. She worked for several years as a graduate research assistant in a psychology lab where she helped conduct studies on adult learning. She currently works as a graduate research assistant in Georgia Tech’s Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning where she assists with assessment and data analysis for ongoing CETL projects

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Innovative Program and Curricular Development

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Felicia Chong, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University; Jean Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Valorie Troesch, Michigan Technological University

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AC 2011-696: MEASURING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TEAM-BASEDSTEM PROJECT LEARNING AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ANDTEACHERSFelicia Chong, Michigan Technological UniversityDouglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University Mr. Oppliger is a professional engineer and a lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals department at Michigan Technological University. He is the director of the High School Enterprise program which has a mission to increase the numbers of students pursuing post-secondary degrees and careers in STEM fields. At its core, this program supports K-12 teachers who are leading teams of students in long-term STEM projects. This work is the latest in Oppliger’s history of working in K-12 STEM areas. For the past 10

Conference Session

Robot Mania!

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elisabeth W. McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Susan Lowes, Institute for Learning Technologies, Teachers College/Columbia University

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AC 2011-319: INFUSING NON-TRADITIONAL ENGINEERING PROJECTSINTO TRADITIONAL CLASSROOMS: WHERE DO THEY FIT? HOWARE THEY ASSESSED?Elisabeth W McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology Elisabeth McGrath is Senior Research Associate at Stevens Institute of Technology and Executive Director of the Stevens Center for Innovation in Engineering & Science Education, Hoboken, NJ.Susan Lowes, Institute for Learning Technologies, Teachers College/Columbia University Susan Lowes, Ph.D., is Director of Research and Evaluation, Institute for Learning Technologies, Teach- ers College/Columbia University. Page 22.877.1

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Assessment and Evaluation of K-12 Engineering Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Margaret B. Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; Shauna O'Hurley, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert P. Lillis, Evalumetrics Research; Betsy Khol, Women in Engineering; Robert D. Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jeanne Christman, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering and Public Policy, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-917: WE-IMPACT- WOMEN IN ENGINEERING - IMPROVINGPROGRAM ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR OUTREACH AND RETENTIONPROGRAMSElizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Elizabeth Dell is the Director of Women in Technology, an Assistant Professor of Manufacturing & Me- chanical Engineering Technology and the Miller Endowed Professor at the Rochester Institute of Tech- nology. She is the Program Chair for Undeclared Engineering Technology. Dell received degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University and Macromolecular Science & Engineering from the University of Michigan. Research interests include sustainable materials development, selection and characterization and increasing the diversity

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Integrating Technical Research into Professional Development and K-12 Classrooms

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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AC 2011-652: TRANSLATING RESEARCH EXPERIENCES INTO CLASS-ROOM PRACTICE: AN RET PROJECTJohn D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology JOHN D. CARPINELLI is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Director of the Center for Pre-College Programs at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He has served as coordinator of activities at NJIT for the Gateway Engineering Education Coalition and as a member of the Coalition’s Governing Board. He previously chaired NJIT’s Excellence in Teaching Awards Committee and is past chair of the University Master Teacher Committee.Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Kimmel is Professor of Chemical Engineering at New Jersey Institute of

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Descriptions of Curricular and Model Development

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David E. Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology; Marcella K. Minster, Oregon Institue of Technology (Student); Irina Demesko-Prosnik, Oregon Institute of Technology

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AC 2011-2166: PROPOSING A STRUCTURED GRAPHICAL MODEL US-ING IDEF THAT CAN BE USED FOR STORING, ORGANIZING ANDSTUDYING FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMENTO CONSIDER A CAREER IN ENGINEERINGDavid E. Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology 2007-Present: Associate Professor of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Ore- gon Institute of Technology Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Emphasis, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico. American Society of Engineering Education Member Faculty Ad- visor, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)Marcella K. MinsterIrina Demesko-Prosnik, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Research and Models for Professional Development

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cher C. Hendricks, Georgia Institute of Technology; Barbara Burks Fasse, Georgia Institute of Technology; Donna C. Llewellyn, Georgia Institute of Technology

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evaluation and assessment team for the SLIDER research project.Donna C. Llewellyn, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Llewellyn is the Director of the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Georgia Tech. Her primary professional interests are in the area of faculty and graduate student pro- fessional development, engineering education research, and increasing access and support for under- represented minorities in the field of engineering. Page 22.1470.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 The Impact of STEM Graduate Students in the

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Research and Models for Professional Development

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Augusto Z. Macalalag Jr., Stevens Institute of Technology; Chris Jurado, Stevens Institute of Technology

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AC 2011-802: GRADE 3-8 TEACHERS’ INITIAL IDEAS ABOUT 21STCENTURY SKILLS IN THE CONTEXT OF A SCIENCE AND ENGINEER-ING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMAugusto Z. Macalalag Jr., Stevens Institute of Technology Augusto Z. Macalalag Jr. is an Assistant Director of STEM Education Research at Stevens Institute of Technology’s Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education. He is responsible for conducting teacher workshops, program development, research, and publications as part of the National Science Foundation’s Mathematics and Science Partnerships Program. His research interests include improving K-12 science and engineering education through teacher preservice and inservice programs.Chris Jurado, Stevens

Conference Session

Robot Mania!

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey H. Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology, CEISMC

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designed to facilitate program improvement. Dr. Alemdar’s leadership evaluation work includes serving as lead evaluator on NASA’s electronic Professional Development Net- work (ePDN), a new initiative dedicated to preparing teachers to engage their students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields through the use of NASA-developed learning materials and resources. She also serves as the lead evaluator on several NSF funded Noyce Scholarship programs. She has direct experience leading evaluation of STEM programs and has contributed to evaluations of leadership and STEM related innovations.Jeffrey H Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology- CEISMC A veteran of the high school and middle school

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Descriptions of Outreach Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rayshun J. Dorsey, WizKidz Science and Technology Centers, Inc.; Ayanna M. Howard, Georgia Institute of Technology

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interest, primarily robotics and computing for disabled Middle and High School students; Rayshun and his organization currently hosts PC2Main (Popularizing Computing to the Mainstream) in conjunction with Notre Dame University. This initiative targets middle school students interested in computing and programming by introducing them to story board computing and visual com- puting technologies. Rayshun is also the creator of The Shadow for a Day (SFAD) Summer Program which provides a unique opportunity for Middle and High School students to assist undergraduates from Spelman College and Georgia Tech’s School of Computer and Electrical Engineering. Rayshun Dorsey and WizKidz Science and Technology Centers also works with

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Descriptions of Outreach Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; Krishan Kumar Bhatia, Rowan University

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AC 2011-1323: ENGINEERS ON WHEELSKauser Jahan, Rowan University Dr. Kauser Jahan is an Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey. She completed her Ph.D. studies in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis in 1993. Dr. Jahan is a registered Professional Civil Engineer in Nevada and is actively involved in environmental engineering education and outreach for women in engineering. Her research interests include sustainability and teaching pedagogy.Krishan Kumar Bhatia, Rowan University Page 22.610.1

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Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nancy Healy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joyce Palmer Allen, National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network

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AC 2011-454: EXCHANGE THE NNIN OUTREACH DEMONSTRATIONGUIDE: A SET OF NANOTECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS FOR UP-PER ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL.Nancy Healy, Georgia Institute of Technology Nancy Healy is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN). NNIN is an NSF-funded user support network of 14 universities which also provides nano-education outreach activities and programs. NNIN provides informal and formal activities to a K-gray age span. Her office is located at Georgia Institute of Technology, Nanotechnology Research Center. Prior to joining the NNIN in 2004, she was a program manager at the S.C. Commission on Higher Education. At SCCHE she was active in

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Integrating Technical Research into Professional Development and K-12 Classrooms

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nancy Healy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joyce Palmer Allen, National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-321: DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING TEACHER PROFES-SIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NANOSCALE SCIENCE AND ENGINEER-ING: WHAT MAKES FOR A SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM.Nancy Healy, Georgia Institute of Technology Nancy Healy is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN). NNIN is an NSF-funded user support network of 14 universities which also provides nano-education outreach activities and programs. NNIN provides informal and formal activities to a K-gray age span. Her office is located at Georgia Institute of Technology, Nanotechnology Research Center. Prior to joining the NNIN in 2004, she was a program manager at the S.C. Commission on Higher Education. At SCCHE she was

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

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allison Anderson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Guillermo Luis Trotti, Trotti & Asssociates, Inc.; Suzanne Marie Wilcox, ExplorationWorks Museum of Science and Culture; Elizabeth Perry Gundersen, ExplorationWorks Museum of Science and Culture; Dava J. Newman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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AC 2011-1229: USING SPACE-INSPIRED EDUCATION TOOLS TO EN-HANCE STEM LEARNING IN RURAL COMMUNITIESAllison Anderson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Allison is a PhD student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California in Astronautics Engineering, and two masters degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Technology Policy Program.Guillermo Luis Trotti, Trotti & Asssociates, Inc. Guillermo Trotti Gui Trotti is an internationally recognized architect and industrial designer. His design thesis entitled ”Counterpoint: A Lunar Colony” is part of the

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Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph J. Biernacki, Tennessee Technological University; Donald P. Visco, University of Akron; Evangelynn Thurber, Cookeville High School; Ryan Thomas Pavlovsky

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-2501: USING WEB APPLETS TO STIMULATE LEARNINGJoseph J. Biernacki, Tennessee Technological University Joseph J. Biernacki is Professor of Chemical Engineering at Tennessee Technological University (TTU). His research interests include the kinetics, characterization and modeling of inorganic hydration reactions and their hydrate products as well as the pedagogy of critical thinking, problem solving, team training and how engineering students learn. Biernacki received his BS in Chemical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and his MS and DRE (Doctor of Engineering) degreed from Cleveland State Univer- sity.Donald P. Visco, University of Akron Donald P. Visco, Jr. is a Professor of Chemical

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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board; Diana Papini Warren, Maui Economic Development Board; Frank R De Rego Jr., Maui Economic Development Board, Inc.; Kanesa Duncan Seraphin, University of Hawaii at Manoa

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AC 2011-2900: ENGINEERING ENERGY SOLUTIONS: FACILITATINGHANDS-ONLeslie Wilkins , Maui Economic Development Board Leslie Wilkins has served as the Vice President of the Maui Economic Development Board since 1999. She was hired to design, launch and direct the Women in Technology Project with a mission to engage girls/women and under represented populations into the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) pipeline. In its tenth year, the program serves annually more than 14,000 students, educators and industry members throughout the state of Hawaii from elementary school to job placement.Diana Papini Warren, Maui Economic Development Board Diana Papini Warren is a Project Manager with the Maui Economic