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Best Practices in K-12 and University Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology; Stacy S. Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University; Kathy Ann Zook, Adams 50 School District; Megan Yoder, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Michael Hacker, Hofstra University; David Burghardt, Hofstra University; David Crismond, City College of the City University of New York; Christopher Malanga; Timothy James Johnson, S. F. Austin High School, Houston ISD; Brent C Houchens, Rice University

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, he is developing a representation of design ped- agogical content knowledge, and is currently teaching graduate courses for in-service K-8 teachers that emphasize doing literacy- and math-enhanced hands-on science and engineering activities with students.Mr. Chris MalangaTimothy James Johnson, S. F. Austin High School - Houston ISD Timothy Johnson has been employed as a teacher at SF Austin High School in Houston Independent School District in Houston, TX since 1985. His educational background includes a BS and MS in Chem- istry from Texas A&M University in 1973 and 1975 respectively. Current teaching responsibilities are AP Physics and a Project Based Learning class entitled Scientific Research and Design focused

Conference Session

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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AC 2011-633: THE IMPACT OF STEM GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THEPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERSIMPLEMENTING A PROBLEM-BASED INQUIRY LEARNING CURRICU-LUMCher C. Hendricks, Georgia Institute of Technology Cher Hendricks is an educational researcher in the Center for Education Integrating Science, Math, and Computing (CEISMC) at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Prior to her appointment at CEISMC, she taught graduate courses in educational research at The Citadel and the University of West Georgia. The second edition of her book, Improving Schools through Action Research: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators, was published by Pearson in 2010.Barbara Burks Fasse, Georgia Institute of Technology Barbara

Conference Session

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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-world applications (e.g., pharmaceutical engineering) into their high schoolscience curricula 18. As part of the program teachers developed instructional modules they coulduse to integrate engineering principles into their classroom teaching. The current paper describesan expansion of the project which focuses on helping the teachers refine their instructionalplanning skills while providing them with an effective protocol for developing standards-basedlesson plans.A process was introduced that allowed the development of curriculum modules based on eachteacher’s research. They start with a statement of their research practice and identify areas in thehigh school curricula into which the research best fits, then select specific activities to

Conference Session

Integrating Technical Research into Professional Development and K-12 Classrooms

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Carlos A. Garcia, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Tamara D. Guillen, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; David Ramirez, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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students designed a balsa wood bridge, assessed a real-world problem anddeveloped at least one feasible solution. Also, the teams conducted research on practical designconsiderations and integration of the trusses by utilizing project management and teamwork.Air Quality: A regional research case study helped students to understand the impact of airquality on human health effects. The students conducted experimental research on air emissioncontrol technologies and identified the fundamentals of oxidation, absorption and biofiltrationcontrol technologies. The case study demonstrated the effects of air pollutants such as ozone,carbon monoxide and particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) on human respiratory andcardiovascular system. The students also

Conference Session

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

 Team Roller Coaster Construction w/challenges  Team demonstrations  Discuss Engineering Design Process and best practices for team work  Lego build session with partially built kitsSaturday  Lunch at Grace Watson Student Dining HallAfternoon  Robotics Lab Tour/demonstration  Learn NXT Software with Team Leader  Simple robotic challenges to navigate vehicle  Engineering Design Process with homework to “design” demonstration on Arena SchematicSunday  Overview of dayMorning  Teams collectively work to make one demonstration design  Design and Build utilizing Amusement Park Arena

Conference Session

Making Elementary Engineering Work: Lessons from Partnerships and Practice

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University

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ASEE, NCTM, NSTA and ITEEA. Ms. Parry is currently the chair elect of the ASEE K-12 and Precollege Division and a member of the Triangle Coalition Board of Directors. Page 22.1033.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Making Elementary Engineering Work: Partnerships and Practice—North Carolina State UniversityThe interest in implementing engineering principles in elementary school is growing at a rapidrate. Because children are both naturally curious and creative, engineering design challenges canbe an effective and innovative vehicle for students to

Conference Session

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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workshops.We are part of a five year NSF-funded study, NanoTeach, which is examining best practices(pedagogy and content) for helping teachers to include NSE in physical science concepts. Theprogram is funded to Mid-continent Research in Education and Learning (McREL), Stanford,Georgia Tech, and Aspen Associates. Results from this study will begin to be available within ayear and will add additional results to help inform professional development programs in NSE.The NNIN NSE teacher professional development program is part of the agenda of the NNINsite at Georgia Institute of Technology. The other 13 NNIN sites do not offer professionaldevelopment programs for teachers. This site is also the primary coordinating site for all NNINeducation programs and

Conference Session

Integrating Technical Research into Professional Development and K-12 Classrooms

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy E. Landis, University of Pittsburgh; Christian D. Schunn, University of Pittsburgh; Monica Christine Rothermel, University of Pittsburgh; Scott Shrake, University of Pittsburgh; Briana Niblick, University of Pittsburgh

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engineer throughresearch and translational activities, and then leverage curricular approaches that allow them todirectly transition this knowledge into high impact experiences for their K-12 students.The Pitt RET Site places RET participants in state-of-the-art research projects and guides them Page 22.473.3through a design process that culminates in the realization of an actual product that is based onfundamental technology. Our teachers not only perform basic research, but they bringfundamental science to practice, which is the definition of engineering. The University ofPittsburgh is fortunate to have several interdisciplinary units that have

Conference Session

Extending a Hand Back: Older Students Inspiring Younger Students

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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AJ Almaguer, University of California, Berkeley; Roy Tangsombatvisit, University of California, Berkeley; Matthew Ford, University of California, Berkeley; Susan Yushan Chen, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley Engineers and Mentors; Lisa A. Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley; Neil Ray, University of California, Berkeley

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school and pursue a PhD in Bioengineering.Lisa A Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley Professor Lisa Pruitt has been on the faculty of Mechanical Engineering at UC Berkeley since 1998. Her research is focused on structureproperty relationships in orthopedic tissues, biomaterials and medical polymers. Her current projects include the assessment of fatigue fracture mechanisms and tribological performance of orthopedic biomaterials, as well as characterization of tissues and associated devices. At- tention is focused on wear, fatigue, fracture and multiaxial loading. Retrievals of orthopedic implants are characterized to model in vivo degradation and physiological loading. She uses medical implant analysis for

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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vehicle to positively influence the interest of students inengineering at a young age, and as a partner to advance research on teacher and student learningin science, engineering and 21st century skills.Based on experience implementing K-12 engineering programs since 2006, we offer thefollowing recommendations for expanding the reach and deepening the impact of elementaryengineering education: Build a repertoire of workshops that include exemplary, research-based curricula such as Engineering is Elementary, Design Squad (PBS) and lessons from the TeachEngineering digital library, to facilitate as many connections with teachers’ existing curricula and interests as possible. Promote and provide both standalone, single-day workshops

Conference Session

Engaging Families and Exciting Girls with Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie S. Ivey, University of Memphis; Paul J. Palazolo, University of Memphis

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attrition from engineering programs. Dr. Ivey et al. received the 2005 Best Research Paper award from the ASEE Midwest Section, and the 2006 award from ASEE Zone III for the preliminary publication from the learning style project. She teaches courses in transportation engineering and engineering statistics and conducts research in the area of sustainable community development and freight modeling. She is a lead faculty instructor for the Herff College of Engineering’s targeted outreach program, Girls Experiencing Engineering, since its inception in 2004, and has also served as program faculty in other co-educational outreach programs. She has experience as a high-school math/science teacher, is the faculty advisor for

Conference Session

Extending a Hand Back: Older Students Inspiring Younger Students

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noah Salzman, Purdue University; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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AC 2011-2846: MOTIVATIONS AND BENEFITS FOR COLLEGE STU-DENTS SERVING AS MENTORS IN A HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS COM-PETITIONNoah Salzman, Purdue University Noah Salzman is a graduate student in Engineering Education and Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. He received his B.S. in Engineering from Swarthmore College, and his M.Ed. in Secondary Science Education from University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He has work experience as both an engi- neer and taught science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at the high school level.Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette Johannes Strobel is Director of INSPIRE, Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning and As- sistant Professor of Engineering

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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John C. Bedward, North Carolina State University; Eric N. Wiebe, North Carolina State University; Lauren Madden, North Carolina State University

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specified in theschool district in fact had a broad STEM content, including covering many technology,modeling, and engineering design activities. It was also recognized that it would be important tonot only understand the curriculum as written, but also understand how teachers enacted thecurriculum in their classrooms. We had reason to believe that differences in teacher training, andexperience and attitudes towards STEM would result in differing approaches to instruction, andthat direct observation of classrooms would be the best way to understand and document theseinstructional strategies. In the first six months the research team spent time observing classroominstructional practice using a structured but flexible observation protocol (see

Conference Session

Certifying Teachers in Engineering or Integrated STEM

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yvonne Ng, St. Catherine University; Lori R. Maxfield, Saint Catherine University

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engineerwho specialized in automation systems, the course was designed for all students, regardless ofmajor.In 2004, SCU received a 5-year grant from 3M Foundation to develop the Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) minor. This minor was a series of five lab courses thattaught STEM in a meaningful context to students, using best practices that included hands-oncreative and critical thinking, inquiry and project-based learning. Though the requirements ofeducation majors were considered in the design of the courses, the courses were designed to berigorous enough so that any student could take them to satisfy their lab requirement.In Fall 2007, Engineering in Your World formally joined the minor courses with ProfessorMaxfield

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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Practice, 37(1): 64-71.[20] Morgan, C., Isaac, J.D. and Sansone, C. 2001. The role of interest in understanding the career choicesof female and male college students. Sex Roles, 44(5/6): 295-320. [21] Harriger, A. 2008. Finding success through SPIRIT. Journal of STEM Education, 9(3,4): 31-36. [22] Costello, A. B. and Osborne, J. 2005. Best practices in exploratory factor analysis: fourrecommendations for getting the most from your analysis. Practical Assessment Research and Evaluation,10(7).[23] Brown, T. A. 2006. Confirmatory factor analysis for applied research. New York: Guilford Press. Page 22.1053.17

Conference Session

Engineering Design in Pedagogy

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Louis S. Nadelson, Boise State University; Patricia Pyke, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Anne Hay, Boise State University; Joshua Pfiester, Boise State University; Mark A. Emmet, Boise State University

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Design in Engineering Education, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

; Instruction and Graduate Research Assistant. His relevant research interests include understanding the obstacles STEM teachers face in collaboration and disseminating best instructional practices. He completed a M.A. in Elementary Science Education from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a B.S. in Natural Resources Management from Rutgers University.Mark A. Emmet, Boise State University Mark A, Emmet is currently the Associate Research Project Coordinator for Idaho SySTEMic Solution, a project funded by the United States Department of Education and administered jointly by the Colleges of Engineering and Education at Boise State University. Mr. Emmet has worked previously as the Profes- sional Development Coordinator

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, 27, 28, 29, we will collectively refer to themas inquiry-based instruction. However, to reap these benefits, both teachers and students have tobe trained in inquiry-based methods. Compared to other methods, an ill structured inquiry-basedunit can results in lower student learning than a well-executed lecture.24, 26, 27 Page 22.1612.5Teaching 2000)forsynthesizing adaptive expertise research on effective learning principles and practices. There are four design principles for learning environments presented in the report (HPL principles):Ideally, students should 1

Conference Session

Innovative Program and Curricular Development

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carolyn A. Vallas, University of Virginia; Juliet J. Trail, University of Virginia, Center for Diversity in Engineering

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of their activities and faculty advisor to their chapters.Juliet J. Trail, UVA Center for Diversity in Engineering Juliet J. Trail is a research assistant in the University of Virginia Center for Diversity in Engineering (CDE). In this capacity she serves as program coordinator for the Research Experience for Teachers (PI Carolyn Vallas), which includes both a summer experience and an annual INNOVATION: Teaching Nanotechnology workshop for K-12 teachers. Ongoing activities with the CDE also include numerous academic year and summer programs designed to inspire and sustain student interest at the K-12, un- dergraduate, and graduate levels in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Prior to serving

Conference Session

Integrating Technical Research into Professional Development and K-12 Classrooms

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chelsey Simmons, Stanford University; Beth L Pruitt, Stanford University; Kaye Storm, Stanford University; Gary Lichtenstein

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display to emulate a conference setting.3. Assessment of Program ImpactA. Instruments of investigationIn order to assess the impact of professional practice-focused seminars within the broaderresearch experience, we sought first to understand where and how professional practices fit intoexisting classroom practices by asking the preliminary research question: What factors promoteor hinder teachers’ ability to teach mathematics- and science-related subjects in ways thatmirror professional practice of these fields, including engineering?We used two instruments to probe for answers to the research question, an open-ended essay anda survey. For the essay, participants were given a prompt at the beginning of the course andasked to add to and revise

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shamsnaz Virani, University of Texas, El Paso; Iris B. Burnham, Burnham Wood Charter School District; Virgilio Gonzalez, University of Texas, El Paso; Miroslava Barua, University of Texas, El Paso; Elaine Fredericksen, Ph.D., University of Texas, El Paso; Sally J. Andrade, Andrade & Associates, Inc., El Paso, TX

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students will understand increasinglycomplex content and concepts by learning, practicing and applying engineering design, thinkingand skills.The three goals of the research are achieved through a three-year incremental deploymentcoordinated with the formative assessments. The ICE-HS framework, shown in figure 2,illustrates the major activities and the outcomes for each dimension. Page 22.1701.6Innovative Curriculum for Engineering in High School (ICE-HS) Activities Outcomes Course and

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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Zachary Vonder Haar, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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the subject, the projects that theyare working on in school and their goals and aspirations after graduation. The video alsohighlights the importance of teamwork throughout the design process and the need to worktogether and collaborate to have a successful design. The goal of this video is to give thestudents an idea of what engineers are like, the opportunities that are available for engineers andhow each student can prepare to become an engineer. The second video entitled "The InvisibleMedical Team" introduces the students to the field of medical laboratory scientist. Medicallaboratory scientists do much of the background research and perform tests to diagnose patientsthat the doctors then use to design a treatment for the patient. This

Conference Session

High School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelly B Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; James D. Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Jane A. Petrus, Louisiana Tech University

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series of three Teacher Workshops, each leading to a DiscoveryWeekend for students. They are held on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and are designedaround a common engineering or science theme for the year. The Teacher Workshops, led byengineering, mathematics, and science faculty at Louisiana Tech, illustrate practical applicationsof high school mathematics and science topics. The Discovery Weekends include project-oriented, hands-on engineering and science activities following the same theme as the TeacherWorkshops. The culminating Challenge Weekend includes a design competition in whichstudents apply knowledge gained throughout the year.As opposed to a show-and-go project that typically takes place over one day or less, our projectsspan an

Conference Session

Robot Mania!

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eli M. Silk, University of Pittsburgh; Ross Higashi, Carnegie Mellon University; Christian D. Schunn, University of Pittsburgh

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-67: RESOURCES FOR ROBOT COMPETITION SUCCESS: AS-SESSING MATH USE IN GRADE-SCHOOL-LEVEL ENGINEERING DE-SIGNEli M Silk, University of Pittsburgh Eli M. Silk is a PhD candidate in the Cognitive Studies in Education program and a Graduate Student Researcher at the Learning Research and Development Center at the University of Pittsburgh. He received his BA in Computer Science at Swarthmore College in 2001. His current research focuses on the role of mathematics in helping K-12 students better understand and design physical systems.Ross Higashi, Carnegie Mellon University Ross Higashi is a Robotics Education Specialist at Carnegie Mellon University’s National Robotics En- gineering Center. He graduated in 2007

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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University Dr. Hyuksoo Kwon has completed his Ph.D. in the Technology Education/STEM Education program at Virginia Tech. His research interests are curriculum development, integrative approach among STEM subjects, and biotechnology education.Ms. Patricia Watson, Virginia Tech Patricia Watson is a PhD student in the Integrative STEM education program at Virginia Tech. She re- ceived her bachelor’s degree in technology education, also from Virginia Tech. After graduation, Patty spent eight years working for the Department of Defense Dependents Schools in Japan and Germany teaching technology education and instructional technology. During that time, she earned a master’s degree in educational technology from Michigan

Conference Session

Middle School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob D. Joseph, The College of William and Mary; Jessica Taylor, College of William and Mary, STEM Education Alliance; Gail B. Hardinge, College of William and Mary, STEM Education Alliance; Eugene F. Brown, Virginia Tech

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                      Greatly enjoyed  1        2        3        4        5 _____ Designed and built something _____ Programmed a device (for example, a robot or computer) _____ Researched world issues _____ Participated in science, technology, math, or engineering extracurricular activities (for    example, First LEGO® League) _____ Worked with a scientist or engineer   Page 22.1514.9 Are there people in your family who are currently employed in a technical field such as  science,  engineering, or mathematics?      Yes ___   No ____     Don’t know _____   Next, please rate how much

Conference Session

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

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhao Chad Kong; Angie Martiza Bautista-Chavez, Rice University; Andres J Goza, Rice University; Rachel Jackson, Rice University; Kurt Kienast, Rice University; Sam Oke; Juan A Castilleja, The Boeing Company; Brent C Houchens, Rice University

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22.814.3on anecdotal evidence from teacher feedback to improve students’ understanding of fundamentalengineering concepts8,9,10. The Integrated Teaching and Learning (ITL) Program at theUniversity of Colorado at Boulder developed a Creative Engineering course for students at anearby high school. This course focused on hands-on design based engineering in conjunctionwith the high school curriculum and demonstrated that students had increased confidence in theuse of engineering methods to solve problems11.Research on learning styles reflects the positive impact of integrating kinesthetic learningenvironments with traditional learning structures. A recent study showed that learning is aconglomeration of a variety of interactions12. The results

Conference Session

Certifying Teachers in Engineering or Integrated STEM

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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AnnMarie Thomas, University of Saint Thomas; Jan B Hansen, University of Saint Thomas; Sarah H. Cohn, Science Museum of Minnesota; Brian Phillip Jensen, University of St. Thomas

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AC 2011-1334: DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF AN ENGINEER-ING COURSE FOR IN-SERVICE AND PRE-SERVICE K-12 TEACHERSAnnMarie Thomas, University of Saint Thomas AnnMarie Thomas is an assistant professor of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, and co- director of the UST Center for Pre-Collegiate Engineering Education. Her teaching and research focus on Engineering Design and K-12 Engineering Education. Prior to her appointment at UST, she was a faculty member at Art Center College of Design.Jan B. Hansen, Ph.D., University of Saint Thomas Jan B. Hansen is co-director of the Center for Pre-Collegiate Engineering Education at the University of St. Thomas. Her current interests as an educational psychologist focus on

Conference Session

Innovative Program and Curricular Development

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine Frances Ibes, Saint Catherine University; Yvonne Ng, St. Catherine University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 22.592.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Engineering in a Montessori EnvironmentThe first female doctor in Italy, Dr. Maria Montessori, first developed Montessorieducation over 100 years ago. Practiced in over 200 public schools in the UnitedStates and Canada, and in thousands of schools worldwide, Montessori educationis known for fostering self-discipline and creativity hand-in-hand withindependence and social responsibility. Successful graduates of the systeminclude Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, the founder of Amazon,Jeff Bezos, Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and Anne Frank.St. Catherine University’s Montessori STEM (MSTEM) Graduate Certificate, a 3

Conference Session

Engineering Design in Pedagogy

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew D. Lammi, Utah State University

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Design in Engineering Education, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, realistic constraints,collaborative, and includes an artifact or artifact design. The high school program was chosenthrough chain sampling41. Chain sampling for this research involved asking those “in the know”(teacher educators, graduate students as practitioners, the state office of education) torecommend high school programs. The school was chosen from the Mountain West Region. The High School had predominantly White students. The school has a certified pre-engineering program using Project Lead the Way curriculum. There are six courses offered thatbecome available to the students starting their sophomore year: Introduction to Engineering,Digital Electronics, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Computer Integration andManufacturing

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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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering for this paper is, in short, the application ofscience and math to design solutions and tools for real application in society (and in furtherscientific research). The engineering design process is more specifically devising a system,component, or process to meet desired needs. It is a process which integrates basic sciences,mathematics, and the engineering sciences to convert resources to meet stated needs.7 “The goal of engineering is to solve practical problems through the development or use oftechnologies, based on the scientific knowledge gained through investigation.”8 In the contextof energy science, scientific inquiry allows us better understand energy, and, often, we need newtools to help discover more answers. Engineers