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The Role of Engineering in Integrated STEM--uh STEAM--uh Education!

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Alyssa M. Batula, Drexel University; Brandon Gregory Morton, Drexel University; Raymond Migneco, Drexel University; Matthew Prockup, Drexel University; Erik M. Schmidt, Drexel University; David Kurt Grunberg, Drexel University; Youngmoo Kim, Drexel University; Adam K. Fontecchio, Drexel University

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AC 2012-3777: MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AS AN INTRODUCTION TO STEMAlyssa M. Batula, Drexel University Alyssa Batula received her B.S. in electrical and computer engineering from Lafayette College in 2009. She received a M.S. in electrical engineering from Drexel University in 2011 and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Drexel in the Music, Entertainment, Technoloy Lab (METlab). She is on her second year of a STEM GK-12 fellowship and was awarded the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship in 2011. Her interests are signal processing and robotics.Mr. Brandon Gregory Morton, Drexel University Brandon G. Morton received his B.S. in computer engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, in 2009. He received his M.S

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Examining Problem-based Learning

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Nicholas Massa, Springfield Technical Community College; Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University; Judith Franzosa Donnelly, Three Rivers Community-Technical College; Fenna D. Hanes, New Engalnd Board of Higher Education; James A. DeLaura, Central Connecticut State University

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AC 2012-4035: PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING IN A PRE-SERVICE TECH-NOLOGY AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION COURSEDr. Nicholas Massa, Springfield Technical Community College Nicholas Massa is a Full Professor in the Laser Electro-Optics Technology Department at Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield, Mass. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engi- neering from Western New England College and a Ph.D. in educational leadership/adult learning from the University of Connecticut. Massa is currently Co-principal Investigator on the NSF-ATE STEM PBL Project of the New England Board of Higher Education.Dr. Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State UniversityMs. Judith Franzosa Donnelly, Three Rivers Community

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Curriculum Exchange II

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Devin R. Berg, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Lucas A. Harder, University of Minnesota; Arthur G. Erdman, University of Minnesota

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AC 2012-3822: GENERATING INTEREST IN TECHNOLOGY AND MED-ICAL DEVICES THROUGH AN INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL GAMEMr. Devin R. Berg, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Devin R. Berg is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota. Through his work at the Medical Devices Center, he has been involved with a number of engineering outreach activities targeted at K-12 students and has mentored numerous undergraduate and graduate students through their product design and research projects in the area of medical device engi- neering. His research interests are in the area of design as applied to the health care field with a focus on mechatronics and biomimicry, and he is pursuing

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Middle School Programs

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Linda S. Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Suzanne L. Berliner-Heyman, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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AC 2012-3098: INTRODUCING MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EN-GINEERING AND THE ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESSLinda S. Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of TechnologyMs. Suzanne L. Berliner-Heyman, New Jersey Institute of TechnologyDr. John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology John D. Carpinelli is a professor of electrical and computer engineering and Executive 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

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Broadening Participation

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Mary B. Phelps, HEDGE Co.

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AC 2012-3268: THE EFFECTS OF HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES ON MIDDLESCHOOL FEMALES’ SPATIAL SKILLS AND INTEREST IN TECHNOLOGY-BASED CAREERSMs. Mary B. Phelps, HEDGE Co. Mary Phelps retired from General Electric in 2007 as a Customer Service Executive, after 30 years in various technical and commercial roles in GE’s energy business, serving electric utility customers such as Excel, Constellation Energy, and Entergy. She has a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Union College in N.Y., and was awarded her M.A.T. in technology education from North Carolina A&T State University in 2011. She is licensed to teach secondary technology education in North Carolina and is currently working on her Ph.D. in occupational and technical

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Factors Impacting Engineering Career Choices, Including Engaging Families

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David R. Heil, David Heil & Associates, Inc.; Neil Hutzler, Michigan Technological University; Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science; Mia Jackson, Foundation for Family Science & Engineering; Joan F. Chadde, Michigan Technological University

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AC 2012-3734: FAMILY ENGINEERING: EXPLORING ENGINEERINGWITH ELEMENTARY-AGE CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTSMr. David R. Heil, David Heil & Associates, Inc. David Heil, President of David Heil & Associates, Inc., is well-known as an innovative educator, author, and host of the Emmy Award-winning PBS science series, Newton’s Apple. Active in promoting public understanding of science for more than 30 years, he is a frequent conference and workshop presenter on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Heil was the Lead Editor of the popular book Family Science and the Founding President of the Foundation for Family Science and Engineering, one of the three partner organizations responsible

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Standards and K-12 Engineering

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Jenny Daugherty, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rodney L. Custer, Black Hills State University; Debra Brockway, Stevens Institute of Technology; Daniel A. Spake, Purdue University

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AC 2012-2987: ENGINEERING CONCEPT ASSESSMENT: DESIGN ANDDEVELOPMENTDr. Jenny Daugherty, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jenny Daugherty is an Assistant Professor in the Technology Leadership & Innovation Department at Purdue University.Dr. Rodney L. Custer, Black Hills State UniversityDebra Brockway, Stevens Institute of TechnologyDaniel A. Spake, Purdue University Daniel A. Spake is a master’s student in the Organizational, Leadership & Supervision Department in the College of Technology at Purdue University. He received his B.S. in technology education from North Carolina State University. Page

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Out-of-School and Informal Activities

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brittany L. Luken, Georgia Institute of Technology; Susan L. Hotle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Laurie Anne Garrow, Georgia Institute of Technology; Christopher Cappelli, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lauren Alise Jones; Margaret-Avis Anyeley Akofio-Sowah, Georgia Institute of Technology; Stefanie Brodie, Georgia Institute of Technology

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AC 2012-3870: RULE THE AIR! SUMMER CAMP FOR HIGH SCHOOLSTUDENTSMiss Brittany L. Luken, Georgia Institute of Technology Brittany Luken is pursuing a Ph.D. in civil and environmental engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research interests include investigating how revenue policies impact operations in the airline industry. Luken earned a M.S. in industrial engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2011 and a B.E. in civil engineering from Vanderbilt University in 2008.Susan L. Hotle, Georgia Institute of Technology Susan Hotle is a first-year graduate student and a 2011 National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship recipient. In 2010, she received a B.S. in civil engineering at the

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Examining Problem-based Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Z. Meyer, Illinois Institute of Technology; James Kedvesh; Joy Kubarek-Sandor, John G. Shedd Aquarium; Cheryl L. Heitzman, Illinois Institute of Technology; Sima Ala Faik, Illinois Institute of Technology; Yaozhen Pan, Illinois Institute of Technology

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AC 2012-4321: CREATING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PRACTICESIN THE K12 CLASSROOM: AN INITIAL SURVEY OF THE FIELDProf. Daniel Z. Meyer, Illinois Institute of Technology Daniel Z. Meyer is Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and Science Education.Mr. James Kedvesh Ph.D. CandidateMs. Joy Kubarek-Sandor, John G. Shedd Aquarium Joy Kubarek-Sandor is currently Manager of Student and Teacher Programs at the John G. Shedd Aquar- ium and pursuing Ph.D. in science education at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, Ill.Ms. Cheryl L. Heitzman, Illinois Institute of TechnologyMr. Sima Ala Faik, Illinois Institute of TechnologyMiss Yaozhen Pan, Illinois Institute of Technology Yaozhen Pan’s research is on

Conference Session

Examining Problem-based Learning

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Diana Bairaktarova, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aikaterini Bagiati, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Jennifer Dobbs-Oates, Purdue University

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young children exhibit an interest in engineering in their classrooms.Dr. Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette Demetra Evangelou, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She obtained her B.A. in psychology from Northeastern Illinois University, and a M.Ed. and Ph.D. in education from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She is a member of Sigma Xi Science Honor Society. Evangelou was awarded an NSF CAREER grant in 2009 and a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in 2011. Evangelou’s current research focuses on engineering thinking, developmental factors in engineering pedagogy, technological literacy, and human

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Middle School Programs

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Cher C. Hendricks, Georgia Institute of Technology; Barbara Burks Fasse Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology

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of Educational Research, 99, 307-317.Weinburgh, M.H., & Steele, D. (2000). The Modified Attitudes toward Science Inventory: Developing an instrument to be used with fifth grade urban students. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 6(1), 87-94.Williams, D.C., Ma, Y., Prejean, L., & Ford, M.J. (2007/2008). Acquisition of physics content knowledge and scientific inquiry skills in a robotics summer camp. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 40(2), 201-216.Wirkala, C., & Kuhn, D. (2011). Problem-based learning in K-12 education: Is it effective and how does it achieve its effects? American Educational Research Journal, 48, 1157-1186. DOI: 10.3102/0002831211419491

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K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

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Adrian Lee, Central Illinois Technology and Education Research Institute

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AC 2012-3344: PREPARING MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSFOR CONDUCTING POSTSECONDARY ACADEMIC RESEARCHDr. Adrian Lee, Central Illinois Technology and Education Research Institute Adrian Lee received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 2009, specializing in probability and risk analysis of aviation security systems. Lee served as a post- doctoral research engineer at Vishwamitra Research Institute, Center for Uncertain Systems: Tools for Optimization and Management, and is currently President of Central Illinois Technology and Education Research Institute. Lee is a member of the Institute for Operations Research and Management Science (INFORMS), the Institute of

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The Role of Robotics in K-12 Engineering

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Cher C. Hendricks, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tamra Williams Ogletree, University of West Georgia

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development net- work (ePDN), a new initiative dedicated to preparing teachers to engage their students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) through the use of NASA-developed learning materials and resources. She also serves a the lead evaluator on several NSF-funded Noyce Scholarship programs. She has direct experience leading or contributing to evaluations of leadership, and STEM-related innovations.Dr. Tamra Williams Ogletree, University of West Georgia Page 25.1312.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The Impact of Participation in VEX Robotics

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Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Evelyn Hanna Laffey, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey; Kimberly A Cook-Chennault, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Linda S. Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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/actuators, and energy harvesting. Cook-Chennault is currently funded through NASA to explore the electromechanical capabilities of three phase piezoelec- tric materials comprised of a matrix, piezoelectric and conductive material. The envisioned application of these materials is for acoustic liners that are used for attenuating combustion and turbine noise radi- ated from jet engines. Similarly, Cook-Chennault has been funded through NSF to explore these types of materials for application to sensors and actuators for self powering wireless sensor networks and en- ergy harvesting for portable microelectronics. Inspired by advances in energy storage, generation,l and harvesting technologies, Cook-Chennault co-authored a

Conference Session

Focus on Elementary

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University; Emily George Hardee, Brentwood Magnet Elementary School of Engineering; Lizette D. Day, Rachel Freeman School of Engineering

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AC 2012-4900: DEVELOPING ELEMENTARY ENGINEERING SCHOOLS:FROM PLANNING TO PRACTICE AND RESULTSElizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University Elizabeth Parry is an engineer and consultant in K-12 STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math- ematics) Curriculum and Professional Development and the Coordinator of K-20 STEM Partnership De- velopment at the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University. For the past 15 years, she has worked extensively with students from kindergarten to graduate school, parents, and pre-service and in-service teachers to both educate and excite them about engineering. As the Co-PI and Project Director of a National Science Foundation GK-12 grant, Parry developed a

Conference Session

Engineering Design

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Joshua A. Enszer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Baltimore County. He has taught core and elective courses across the curriculum, from introduction to engineering science and material and energy balances to process control and modeling of chemical and environmental systems. His research interests include technology and learning in various incarnations: electronic port- folios as a means for assessment and professional development, implementation of computational tools across the chemical engineering curriculum, and game-based learning.Dr. Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Page 25.760.1 c American Society for

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The Role of Engineering in Integrated STEM--uh STEAM--uh Education!

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Louis Vadnal, Liberty University; Barbara Eileen Bragg, Ranken Technical College; Jonathan M. Whitt C.Ec.D., Virginia's Region 2000 Technology Council

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several regional technology-based economic development projects, including the creation of the Region 2000 Partnership, the Center for Advanced Engineering and Research, and the Future Focus Educational Foundation. Prior to his position with the Region 2000 Technology Council, Whitt was Co-founder and CEO of NetWave Internet, a pioneer in the deployment of wireless broadband networks. NetWave’s service area encompassed the Lynchburg and Roanoke, Va., markets. Whitt is a long-time advocate for broadband deployment and STEM education initiatives, having served on numerous committees and workgroups related to these issues. Whitt has also been an active entrepreneur and technologist, with four business start-ups to his

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Engineering Design

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; Victoria E. Goodrich, University of Notre Dame; Jay B. Brockman, University of Notre Dame; Jay Caponigro, University of Notre Dame

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LEGO®Mindstorms NXT technology over several weeks. To prepare for the event with the 5th gradestudents, there was in class discussion and assignments that guided the engineering students toconsider the importance of customer input in the design of a product. This included the design Page 25.707.3process introduced by IDEO, international design firm and innovator, for the redesign of ashopping cart1 which highlights the importance of understanding and meeting customer needs.The goal of this design project for the engineering students was to design and build a robotic petthat both looked and behaved like the type of pet they determined was

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Engineering Design

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ann P. McMahon Ph.D., Ann P. McMahon, LLC

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engineering design process stepsarticulated in the Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Frameworkcan be identified clearly in the Nightline story about The Deep Dive, IDEO’s design process, and3) the Massachusetts Framework was used in the creation of elementary engineering curriculumunits that were used by some participants in this study. Furthermore, the engineering designprocess in the Massachusetts Framework is identical to the engineering design process that hasbeen incorporated into the recently released A Framework for K-12 Science Education:Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas.27Theoretical Background and Research Design The theoretical basis for this study is the work of Wenger28 and Lave and

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Best Practices in K-12 Engineering: Partnerships

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Schnittka, University of Kentucky; Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University; Lizette D. Day, Rachel Freeman School of Engineering; Augusto Z. Macalalag Jr., Stevens Institute of Technology; Albert Padilla Jr., Jersey City Public Schools; Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Patty Ann Quinones, Skyline High School

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AC 2012-3226: BEST PRACTICES IN K-12/UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPSDr. Christine Schnittka, University of Kentucky Christine Schnittka is an Assistant Professor of STEM education at the University of Kentucky. She is the Chair of the 2012 Best Practices in K-12 and University Partnerships panel for the ASEE K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Division.Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University Elizabeth Parry is an engineer and consultant in K-12 STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math- ematics) curriculum and professional development and the Coordinator of K-20 STEM Partnership De- velopment at the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University. For the past 15 years, she has worked

Conference Session

Broadening Participation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston; Cathy P. Lachapelle, Museum of Science, Boston

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: includingdifferences in practices, expectations, norms of interaction, and the culture of school science.This may lead to difficulties with achievement even where interest exists [7, 8].In 2003 we began development of a curriculum for elementary school-aged children that wouldintroduce them to principles of engineering and technology: Engineering is Elementary (EiE).Grounding our work is a belief that individuals, engineering disciplines and solutions, andsociety benefit when all members engage in problem solving, innovation, inquiry, andengineering design. Our materials, therefore, would be designed to reach all children. Our teamwas and continues to be especially committed to attracting, reaching, and engagingunderrepresented, underperforming, and

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K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheryl Farmer, UTeachEngineering; David T. Allen, University of Texas, Austin; Leema Kuhn Berland, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Lisa Guerra, NASA

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materials for environmental and engineering education. The quality of his work has been recognized by the National Science Foundation, the AT&T Foundation, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors, and the state of Texas. He has won teaching awards at the University of Texas and UCLA. Allen received his B.S. degree in chemical engineering, with distinction, from Cornell University in 1979. His M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in chemical engineering were awarded by the California Institute of Technology in 1981 and 1983. He has held visiting faculty appointments at the California Institute of Technology, the University of California, Santa Barbara, and

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High School Students Thinking and Performance

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kyungsuk Park, Utah State University; Shaobo Huang, Utah State University - Engineering Education

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AC 2012-4849: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ENGINEERING DESIGN THINK-ING AND PERFORMANCEProf. Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University Kurt Becker, Ph.D., is a professor and the Department Head of Engineering and Technology Education. He is the Co-principal Investigator for the National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded National Center for Engineering and Technology Education (NCETE). His areas of research include adult learning cognition, engineering education professional development, and technical training. He has extensive international experience working on technical training projects funded by the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and U.S. Department of Labor, USAID. Countries where he has worked include Bangladesh

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K-12 Teacher Professional Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristin Sargianis, Museum of Science, Boston; Sharlene Yang, Museum of Science, Boston; Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston

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experience for themselves the power of inquiry-based and open-ended learning. Yang re- ceived her B.A. in biology and psychology from Cornell University, her M.S. in biopsychology from the University of Michigan, and her M.A.T. in science education from Tufts University.Dr. Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston Page 25.503.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Effective Engineering Professional Development for Elementary EducatorsIntroductionThe Engineering is Elementary (EiE) project fosters engineering and technological

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New and Innovative Ideas

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Thomas Malcolm, University of Virginia; Jennifer L. Chiu, University of Virginia; Edward Pan, University of Virginia; M. David Burghardt, Hofstra University

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Society for Engineering Education, 2012 WISEngineering: A Web-Based Engineering Design Learning EnvironmentAbstract In this paper we introduce WISEngineering, a new curriculum delivery, assessment, andfeedback system that uses engineering design to teach science, technology, engineering and math(STEM) concepts to middle school and high school students. WISEngineering is a free, open-source environment that supports STEM learning by guiding students through informedengineering design projects1. WISEngineering includes learning modules that involve extensivehands-on engineering for real-world problems and integrate computer-aided design (CAD) anddigital fabrication technologies. Here we

Conference Session

Focus on Elementary

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremy V. Ernst, Virginia Tech; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University

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AC 2012-3026: TERM ANALYSIS OF AN ELEMENTARY ENGINEERINGDESIGN APPROACHDr. Jeremy V. Ernst, Virginia Tech Jeremy V. Ernst is an Assistant Professor in the Integrative STEM Education program of the Department of Teaching and Learning at Virginia Tech. He currently teaches graduate courses in STEM education foundations and contemporary issues in Integrative STEM Education. Ernst specializes in research fo- cused on dynamic intervention means for STEM education students categorized as at-risk of dropping out of school. He also has curriculum research and development experiences in technology, engineering, and design education.Dr. Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University Laura J. Bottomley, Director, Women

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The Role of Engineering in Integrated STEM--uh STEAM--uh Education!

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary McCormick, Tufts University; Morgan M. Hynes, Tufts University

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AC 2012-4154: ENGINEERING IN A FICTIONAL WORLD: EARLY FIND-INGS FROM INTEGRATING ENGINEERING AND LITERACYMs. Mary McCormick, Tufts University Mary McCormick is a graduate student at Tufts University. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in education, focusing on mathematics, science, technology, and engineering education. She received a B.S. from University of Massachusetts, Lowell, in civil engineering, and an M.S. from Tufts University in civil engineering. Her current research involves seeing the engineering thinking and doing in children.Dr. Morgan M. Hynes, Tufts University Morgan Hynes is a Research Assistant Professor in the Tufts University Education Department and Ed- ucation Research Program Director for the

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Out-of-School and Informal Activities

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul A. Klenk Ph.D., Duke University; Gary A. Ybarra, Duke University; Rodger D Dalton Jr, Techsplorers

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American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Challenges of Introducing Engineering in After-School SettingsAbstractTechXcite is an informal, project-based engineering program for middle school students. Theprogram is a partnership between the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University, theDepartment of 4-H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Sciences at North CarolinaState University, and the National 4-H Council. The TechXcite curriculum is centered on seventhemes (Wireless Communication, Biomedical Technology, Digital Imaging, Solar Energy,Transportation, Heating and Cooling, and Photonics). Within each theme are modules containingfour to six 45 minute activities designed to engage kids in the engineering design process

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Standards and K-12 Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jing Wang, Purdue University; Melissa Dyehouse, Purdue University; Nicole R. Weber, Lesley University; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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AC 2012-3097: CONCEPTUALIZING AUTHENTICITY IN ENGINEER-ING EDUCATION: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEWMs. Jing Wang, Purdue University Jing Wang obtained her bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering and nuclear technology from Tsinghua University in 2005. Then, she joined the master’s program in the School of Nulcear Engineering, Purdue University, and graduated in 2008. In 2009, she joined the master’s program in Krannert School of Man- agement, Purdue University, and worked as a Research Assistant in the School of Engineering Education, Purdue University, from 2010 to 2011.Dr. Melissa Dyehouse, Purdue University Melissa Dyehouse is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Studies and conducts

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Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David T. Allen, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Leema Kuhn Berland, University of Texas, Austin; Karen A. High, Oklahoma State University; Anthony J. Petrosino Jr, University of Texas, Austin ; Theresa A. Dobbs, UTeachEngineering and University of Texas, Austin; Cheryl Farmer, UTeachEngineering; Jill A. Marshall, University of Texas

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Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (through their Distinguished Lecturer Award), and the state of Texas (through the Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award). He has won teaching awards at the Univer- sity of Texas and UCLA. Allen received his B.S. degree in chemical engineering, with distinction, from Cornell University in 1979. His M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in chemical engineering were awarded by the California Institute of Technology in 1981 and 1983. He has held visiting faculty appointments at the California Institute of Technology, the University of California, Santa Barbara, and the Department of Energy.Dr. Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin Richard H. Crawford is a