Conference Session

Engineering Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Blust, University of Dayton; Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

OverviewIn May of 2006, The University of Dayton was awarded a National Science Foundation(NSF) grant entitled, “Making Connections: Resources for K-12 Service-learning andExperiential Learning in STEM Disciplines”. The goal of this project was to provide asystem for K-12 educators to incorporate service learning into their curriculum. Thereare several objectives that the project is to accomplish: 1. Promote the entry of women and minorities into the STEM fields 2. Increase the potential pool of engineers and scientists in the United States 3. Contribute to the development of STEM educators 4. Enhance cultural sensitivity, ethics and social responsibility in future STEM workers.This system is designed to ultimately increase

Conference Session

Engineering Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Orr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Paula Quinn, Independent Consultant; Jill Rulfs, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

approach.ConclusionsA brief summary of conclusions with respect to each of the project goals is presented here.Teacher preparation for teaching engineeringThe statistical results and teacher comments demonstrate that this goal was achieved. Prior tothe program teachers exhibited a rather high level of uncertainty and apprehension about thetopic of engineering and the appropriate means to teach it. The PIEE program successfullyaddressed these important aspects.Student interest in technology and engineeringThe assessment results are unable to demonstrate achievement of this goal. It is recommendedthat future studies implement two approaches that were not used here: (1) an observationalapproach rather than the written survey approach, and (2) longer-term

Conference Session

Engineering Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cindy Mahler, The Boeing Company; Ann Broughton, Purdue University; Barrett Caldwell, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2007-2402: FALL SPACE DAY – AN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH ANDPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MODELCindy Mahler, The Boeing Company CINDY MAHLER is an International Space Station systems integration engineer at the Boeing Company in Houston, Texas. She is the founder of Purdue Fall Space Day and has a vision for creating a National Organization to expand Fall Space Day not only geographically but also to use the model to reach out to students in other subject areas. While working at United Space Alliance in spaceflight training, Cindy was awarded a Silver Snoopy, the highest award given by Astronauts to less than 1% of the workforce, for the successful integration of the U.S. and Russian

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger Tormoehlen, Purdue University; Jeffrey Nagle, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, face-to-face educational methodologies. This study focusedon the use of synchronous, two-way IP video to propagate knowledge and hands-on skill.Pretests and posttests were used to examine youth’s knowledge and skill gains on materialcovering basic electrical concepts, theories, and skills.A comparative field study was conducted in the spring of 2004. Fifty-two Indiana 4-H membersenrolled in the Indiana 4-H Electric 1 project voluntarily participated in this study. Theparticipants came from a total of nine sites from across the state of Indiana. The sites wereselected from a randomly stratified sample to participate in the study. Each site received one ofthe two educational methodologies; traditional, face-to-face instruction or instruction

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leo McAfee, University of Michigan; Andrew Kim, Michigan State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center (ERC) for WirelessIntegrated MicroSystems (WIMS) has conducted pre-college programs for seven summers (inyears 2000 to 2006). During these seven summers, more than 880 pre-college students haveenrolled in 30 courses. Moreover, female and minority categories each constitute more than50% of the participants. Indeed, youth are being greatly impacted by the WIMS summerprograms. The significance of the summer programs can be indicated with several factors:1. Phenomenal participation count and percentages by female and minority students.2. Educational content of the programs; each program has a subset of the core topics.3. WIMS core components (microsystems and miniaturization, sensors

Conference Session

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

curriculum development in the more advanced age groups and move on toyounger classrooms as the project progressed and experience with elementary students increased.In the second year, 2004-2005, 5 WPI faculty members, 6 graduate fellows, 3 undergraduatefellows, and 18 undergraduates worked with 17 WPS teachers in three elementary schools ingrades 2-6. The 4-6 grade teams worked to evaluate and refine the first year curriculum while 2-3 grade teams began their first year of development.In the third and final year of the project, 2005-2006, PIEE teams added grades K and 1 andcontinued in grades 2-6. Three WPI faculty members, six graduate fellows, and fourteenundergraduate students worked with twenty-seven WPS teachers in three elementary schools.The

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Sullivan, The College of New Jersey; Stephen O'Brien, The College of New Jersey; John Karsnitz, The College of New Jersey

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

indistinguishable from magic.[1]is for all intents and purposes the reality for many individuals. As engineers, it is onething to shake our heads when someone claims that they have no idea how a light bulb oran internal combustion engine works, but can we really be surprised when someoneexpresses a sense of wonder when they learn that a tiny unpowered USB device can store4 GB of data?Ten years ago, engineering programs were beginning to introduce the concept of 3-Dmodeling to students who had problems using a mouse to zoom, pan and rotate a solidmodel. Yet today, grade-school children play video games that exist in fully 3-D virtualworlds and they can build their own solid models using kid-centric programs such asLego Digital Designer.[2] During the same

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Tufenkjian, California State University-Los Angeles; Ethan Lipton, California State University-Los Angeles

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

utilizing an instructional desk-top shake table to model the building behaviorduring an earthquake. Each teacher received a shake table, and comprehensive documentationcovering earthquake engineering basics, shake table instructional manual, and the designchallenge scenario. The engineering design challenge is organized so it can be expanded or Page 12.98.3contracted based on the needs of the teachers.This professional development model was structured to accommodate the varied backgroundsand capabilities of the participating math, science, and technology teachers. Figure 1 illustratesthe range in ethnicities, teaching areas, and gender distribution

Conference Session

Engineering in High Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ramzi Bualuan, University of Notre Dame

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

women,and one for underrepresented minorities. In 1998, IEP was open to all students who arerising seniors in high school. In 2001, a web site was set up to accept online applications.The program’s web page 6 remains the most effective way to get information out. Itmaintains all the information about the program, contains a FAQ, and was used veryfrequently as a means to contact us with questions. It is via the web page that the studentsapply to the program.An important aspect of the program is the selection of counselors. They usually numberseven to ten, and most are engineering students. The majority are former IEP studentsthemselves. The male/female ratio of counselors is chosen to reflect that of the students,usually in the order 2 to 1

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering and Pre-College Outreach Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Messiha Saad, North Carolina A&T State University; William Craft, North Carolina A&T State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

LangleyResearch Center in Hampton, VA on September 26, 2002, as a result of a winningproposal submitted by the AIAA and a 6-university team in response to a broad agencyannouncement. The four imperatives that framed center activities were to: 1. Conduct leading edge aerospace & atmospheric science research and develop revolutionary new technologies by creating innovative, collaborative, synergistic partnerships among NASA’s Langley Research Center, academia, and industry, 2. Provide comprehensive graduate and continuing education in science and engineering by using both a local campus and exploiting innovative distance-learning concepts, 3. Incubate and stimulate the commercialization of new intellectual property developed

Conference Session

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Using Traffic and Usage Data: PRISM has become the premierweb-site for Indiana teachers of 6th -8th grade STEM. Our user community has grown rapidlyover time, and trends indicate that the rate will continue to accelerate. As Figure 1 shows,PRISM has enjoyed sustained growth since its inception. In the month of May 2006, we had atotal of 11,500 different visits to the system, with an average of approximately 370 uniquevisitors per day. In the month of December 2006, we had a total of 18,068 different visits to thesystem, with an average of 583 unique visitors per day. Each metric indicates approximately a57% growth in seven months. Page

Conference Session

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

impact of the institute upon participants’ perceptions ofengineering as a profession, their plans to pursue engineering as a career choice, and theirperceptions of these universities as a potential school for studying engineering. For thisendeavor, the following evaluation questions were posed: 1. What are participants' beliefs about engineering? • How have participants’ beliefs about engineering changed over the Institute? 2. What are participants’ beliefs about a career in engineering? • How have participants’ beliefs about engineering as a career changed over the Institute?MethodologyA pre/post survey instrument was designed in order to track changes in participants' beliefs aboutengineering over time, from the beginning

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daphne Duncan, Purdue University; Euridice Oware, Purdue University; Monica Cox, Purdue University; Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

offering of the INSPIRE Summer Academies.Quantitative and qualitative assessments were used to ascertain local and national Academyparticipants’ views on how well the INSPIRE Summer Academy program objectives were met aswell as the quality and applicability of the curricular lessons for their own students. The aim isto understand the impact of the INSPIRE Academies upon teachers’ views of engineering andopportunities and challenges for implementing engineering activities in their classrooms.I. Introduction“More S&P [Standard & Poor's] 500 CEOs obtained their undergraduate degrees in engineeringthan in any other field.”1 This would lead one to believe that students would be clamoring to gainentrance into our nation’s engineering programs

Conference Session

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, instructional technology, mathematics, sciences,engineering and engineering technology.1. Introduction and Overview of the PSTP 2006The need for emphasis in (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) STEMeducation in K-12 and beyond is paramount to the development of the future workforceof the nation and its’ ability to compete successfully in the increasingly technologydriven global market of the future. The future workforce in STEM areas will have tosuccessfully attract individuals from the underrepresented minority population to meetthe vast human resource needs [1, 2]. NASA along with NSF, Department of Education,and other federal agencies are playing an active role in these efforts. PSTP is one suchproject developed and implemented by NASA

Conference Session

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

arrived at the check-in location. Figure 1 shows a section of the data collection formand some typical results. Also recorded on the form, although not shown in Figure 1, were thegroup name and the observer’s name.Observer Assignment. Observers were randomly assigned to a participant group based on theirarrival times. Although the goal was to assign two observers for each group of girls, needs inother program areas caused reassignments, resulting in fewer than two observers per group. Ofapproximately 45 observer folders distributed, only 32 were completed and returned, and only 30of those were usable. Despite having fewer observers than planned, all activity sessions and 27of the 30 participant groups had at least one observation.Data Collection

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

continuous concern in the engineering professions and it isencouraging to have the representation of minorities and females in GSEN as demonstrated inTable 2. Table 1 - RVGS Demographics Total Number of Students 270 Female 130 Male 140 African Americans 8 Asian American 18 Caucasian 243 Hispanic 1 Table 2 - GSEN Demographics

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Each ETK Page 12.655.2includes hands-on experimentation, data gathering and summarization, and evidence-based reasoning. The middle school students work in teams on a series of tasks andprojects. The ETK is carefully constructed to guide the students’ learning of particularconcepts and methods. The pedagogical technique is a variety of constructivism, knownas ‘guided inquiry’1.Educational StandardsAlthough most states have educational standards for science and mathematics, only a fewrequire technology or engineering knowledge and skills among K – 12 students.Massachusetts is the exception; its Curriculum Framework involves engineering andtechnology at

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Since 2003, the ASEE has created a new K-12 division dedicated to K-12 engineeringeducation, created a guidebook for high school students called Engineering, Go for It! that hasbeen distributed to almost 1 million secondary students, created an e-newsletter that reaches10,000 secondary teachers, guidance counselors, and outreach program leaders, created theEngineeringK12 Center to gather in one place the most effective engineering education resourcesavailable to the K-12 community, and created a survey to understand what secondary teachersthink of engineering as an academic and career pathway for their students.1 Finally, ASEEbrought together leaders from industry and higher education along with K-12 teachers for aLeadership Workshop on K-12

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, how it is implemented,and its results. The paper also presents data and analysis from the project. Page 12.86.2IntroductionThe NSF-funded project described in this paper addresses four needs: (1) placing middle schoolstudents on a path to meet state and national workforce demands; 2) providing professionaldevelopment for middle school teachers; 3) helping Massachusetts schools and students meetstatewide academic standards; and 4) preparing more female and minority students for careersin IT.The demand for workers with IT skills is expected to remain strong into the next decade. In aNovember 2001 report, the Bureau of Labor Statistics identified

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Jonathan Rice, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Greg Russ, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Tania Monterastelli, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

YESS program. In addition tothe seminar series, the program also featured complementary guided tours of theHistorical Electronics Museum (October 12) and a Northrop Grumman site (October 26)prior to the start of the seminar.The Design ProjectThe 2006 YESS program design project was to design, construct, test, and evaluate adevice that simulates a system for collecting, storing, transporting, converting, andutilizing renewable energy. The overall goal of the project was simply to be able to lighta 1 cell AAA Maglite® light bulb after being allowed to collect energy for one hour. Page 12.805.4Students were given the option to utilize water at an

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Moss, Clemson University; Dorothy Moss, Clemson University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

: Page 12.1039.2 Conceptual Story Developing Geometric Logic: Shapes and Paths Subconcept: Movements of shapes can be analyzed and Big Idea: Geometry is a means to describe the physical world. Subconcept: Three-dimensional shapes can be analyzed and described. described. Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 12 Lesson 13 Lesson 14 Lesson 15 Exploring

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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R. Mark Nelms, Auburn University; Regina Halpin, Program Evaluation and Assessment

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, the groups were given the cars from the kits, whichwere configured for operation from the solar panel provided in the kit. A number of tasks wereassigned. 1) Measure the i-v curve for the solar panel in the kit using the multimeter and potentiometer from the morning hands-on session. The groups were subdivided into 4 categories: north, south east, and west. For each subdivision, the i-v curve was measured with the solar panel facing the direction assigned. For example, the north groups made measurements with their solar panel facing due north. 2) Measure the impact of the angle of inclination of the solar panel with respect to the sun. The open-circuit voltage of the solar panel was measured with the multimeter

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University; Karen Hollebrands, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

science, technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals. George Gagnon notes on his New Horizonsfor Learning web site that “less that a third of students in urban schools are learning enough mathto complete STEM majors in college, although only a third of these successful students actuallyenroll in these majors.”1 The remaining two thirds of these students either self select themselvesout of more advanced courses in math and science or are lost to STEM careers or school.Identification of mathematics as a subject primarily for the gifted goes back to Plato, who said“those who have a natural talent for calculation are generally quick-witted at every other kind ofknowledge.”2 Unfortunately many factors other than math aptitude and

Conference Session

Gender and Accessibility Issues in K-12 Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Glenda Kelly, Duke University; Paul Klenk, Duke University; Gary Ybarra, Duke University; Lee Anne Cox, Duke University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

thatengage and appeal to both genders.Studies of informal science and engineering education enrichment programs have recommendedemphasizing human versus technological aspects of science in curriculum design to “increase theappeal of topics across gender” 9. “Promoting science as a human inquiry, involving the handsand the heart as well as the brain, one’s personal interests and tastes––rather than an anonymousapplication of a universal method” 1 has been found to increase the appeal of STEM fields togirls in particular. Further research on engaging girls in effective STEM after-school educationalenrichment indicates that “the way STEM activities are taught and introduced” is critical1: forinstance, the particular examples used to illustrate

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shanna Daly, Purdue University; Lynn Bryan, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

merge characteristics of distinct consensus models forinquiry).Boulter and Buckley created a thorough typology, in which they not only define models types,but also further classify them as quantitative or qualitative, static or dynamic, and deterministicor stochastic.12 These further qualities are not necessarily a function of the model, but of thedecision made in its construction, use, and presentation. Table 1 displays the model typologyincluding descriptions presented by Boulter and Buckley, modified slightly by removingcategories that did not specifically relate to this research. Page 12.1077.3Table 1: Boulter and Buckley Model Types10

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

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

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shanna Daly, Purdue University; Kelly Hutchinson, Purdue University; Lynn Bryan, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

further development of the NCLT professional development experience.BackgroundAs the impetus for teaching nanoscale phenomena in middle- and high-school classroomsgrows,1,2,3 the question becomes how this integration is to take place. Literature that answersthese questions are sparse and unspecific, thus a need exists for investigation. As a means tofacilitate the inclusion of nanoscale science and engineering in secondary school classrooms, theNational Center for Learning and Teaching in Nanoscale Science and Engineering (NCLT) hasformed.1 This work of this center includes the development of classroom materials, the offeringof professional development opportunities, and research on both aforementioned tasks as well asstudent conceptions and

Conference Session

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

three goals: Page 12.629.3 1. Double the percentage of Michigan residents attaining post secondary degrees in ten years. 2. Better align Higher Education in Michigan with emerging employment areas in the state’s economy. 3. Build a workforce equipped for success in the twenty-first centuryThe commission was organized and met in various locales to perform its work. Subgroups wereorganized to facilitate more intensive investigation into four main areas including improvingpreparation, expanding participation, increasing degree completion, and maximizing economicbenefits. After extensive research, public forums and collaboration with

Conference Session

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

) predictive analysis is relatively inexpensive; and (c) it permits designflexibility. 7“The process of thinking before acting” is critical if designing is to be a predictive rather than atrial-and-error process. 7 Trial-and-error remains the prevailing approach to design in technologyeducation classrooms, where analytical mathematical tools are frequently not used to design andprototype design ideas. 8,9 Lewis argued that conceptual design is within normal purview oftechnology education and that science and mathematics should be taught to help students makepredictions about the design through the process of analytical design. 1 The Standards forTechnological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology reinforce the systematic aspects ofpredictive

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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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

applications to engineering as well as theirrelevance to today’s technology. The program runs successfully through collaboration with theSchool of Electrical and Computer Engineering, microelectronics Packaging Research Center(PRC) (an NSF Engineering Research Center) and the School of Physics. The program has threecomponents: (1) to enables teachers to fully take advantage of their subsequent researchexperience, a two -week course on modern physics, with a laboratory component is given; (2) athree day module course on applications of modern physics concepts to microelectronics; and (3)a five and a half week summer research experience. Workshops are also held during the teachersstay at Georgia Tech to help them with the development of lesson plans and