Conference Session

K-12 Teacher Professional Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Louis Nadelson, Boise State University; Anne Louise Seifert, Idaho National Laboratory; Jill K. Hettinger, Boise State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Conference Session

Computer Science-related Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ning Fang, Utah State University; Karen Nielson, Utah State University; Stephanie M. Kawamura, InTech Collegiate High School

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secondary school physics classes,Maria and Romuald 11 found that computer simulations improved students’ understanding ofphysical phenomena as well as analytical and creative thinking skills.In another study, Zacharias and Anderson 12 investigated the effects of computer simulations onstudents’ conceptual understanding of physics, specifically mechanics, waves/optics, and thermalphysics. They presented computer simulations to the students prior to performing real-worldlaboratory experiments. Through pre-post conceptual tests and semi-structured interviews,Zacharias and Anderson 12 found that computer simulations helped students predict and explainthe physical phenomena in subsequent real-world laboratory experiments, and that computersimulations

Conference Session

The Role of Robotics in K-12 Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Can Saygin, University of Texas, San Antonio; Timothy T. Yuen, University of Texas, San Antonio; Heather J. Shipley, University of Texas, San Antonio; Hung-da Wan, University of Texas, San Antonio; David Akopian, University of Texas, San Antonio

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AC 2012-3021: DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND IMPLEMENTATION OFEDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS ACTIVITIES FOR K-12 STUDENTSDr. Can Saygin, University of Texas, San Antonio Can (John) Saygin is an Associate Professor of mechanical engineering and a research investigator in the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Lean Systems (CAMLS) at the University of Texas, San Antonio (UTSA). He is also the Director of the Interactive Technology Experience Center (iTEC) and the Director of the Manufacturing Systems and Automation (MSA) Laboratory. He received his B.S. (1989), M.S. (1992), and Ph.D. (1997) degrees in mechanical engineering with emphasis on manufacturing engineering from the Middle East Technical University, Ankara, in Turkey. In

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dani Sledz, Colorado School of Mines; Allison M. Silvaggio, STEM Magnet Lab School

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focus in mathematics and science. Silvaggio partners with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Colorado School of Mines during the summer creating and teaching ”The Science of Energy” for Colorado Educators. Page 25.603.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Exchange: Mouse Wheel Generator Through the Bechtel K-5 Educational Excellence Initiative, the Colorado School of Mines isworking with kindergarten through fifth grade (K-5) teachers to increase their competence andconfidence in mathematical and scientific content, in the use of

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akim Faisal, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Magued G. Iskander P.E., Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-5480: USING ROBOTICS TO PROMOTE LEARNING IN ELE-MENTARY GRADESMr. Akim Faisal, Polytechnic Institute of New York University Akim Faisal is currently pursuing a master’s of science in mechanical engineering.Dr. Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University Vikram Kapila is a professor of mechanical engineering at NYU-Poly, where he directs an NSF-funded Web-enabled Mechatronics and Process Control Remote Laboratory, an NSF-funded Research Experi- ence for Teachers Site in Mechatronics, and an NSF funded GK-12 Fellows project. He has held visiting positions with the Air Force Research Laboratories in Dayton, Ohio. His research interests are in cooper- ative control, distributed spacecraft

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jared P. Coyle, Drexel University; Adam K. Fontecchio, Drexel University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

rural Kenya (PhysicsMatatu map). These maps are designed as vessels for conveying the cross-correlation betweenthe two topics. Each subway/matatu line (color) features one of the NAE Engineering GrandChallenges. As a subway/matatu line passes through an individual station (each station stands fora different curriculum unit), an explicit connection is implied. This work brings together tworealities familiar to subway and matatu riders in the city-wide area: tokens/fares and graffiti. Wecapitalize on these in the development of this valuable assessment tool.Throughout the year, students acquire “tokens of knowledge.” These tokens are lessons,laboratory activity modules or full units that correlate with one specific intersection of a

Conference Session

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

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

audio-centric activities to facilitate learning of STEM concepts.Matthew Prockup, Drexel University Matthew Prockup received both B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from Drexel University in 2011, as well as a minor in music theory/composition. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D as a member of the Music and Entertainment Technology Laboratory. His research deals with topics related to human computer interaction in music performance and production.Erik M. Schmidt, Drexel University Erik M. Schmidt received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from Temple University in Philadel- phia, Penn., in 2007 and the M.S. degree in electrical engineering from Drexel University in 2009. He is currently a Ph.D

Conference Session

Focus on Elementary

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelly L. Lundstrom, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

workshop is structured forinstruction of STEM and renewable energy topics, while the remaining time is devoted to hands-on experiments with scientific equipment.Specific topics and lessons that were taught in the 2011 summer workshop include the following:circuits and currents, hydrates and molecular simulation, conductors and insulators, electricityand magnetism, forms and sources of energy, energy storage and batteries, history of energy,optics, photovoltaics, solar and thermal energy, hydrogen and fuel cells, and energy-efficientbuildings. Teachers and graduate students can than use these lesson ideas in their classroom.Lastly, in an effort to enhance elementary teachers' experience with renewable energy and realworld laboratories, graduate

Conference Session

Out-of-School and Informal Activities

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara A. Christie, Loyola Marymount University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Engineering Laboratory. The highschool students purchase supplies for the mousetrap car from Home Depot and must keeptheir budget to $10. At night, students work on group projects that include designing andbuilding robots using LEGO Mindstorms NXT.To recruit students, we created a partnership between our College and five community-based out-of-school time programs in Southern California. By working with communityorganizations, we have reached highly motivated students who have a strong aptitude forscience and mathematics. Over the past 11 years, 233 students from 73 different highschools in the Greater Los Angeles Area have participated in SECOP. We have receivedover $500.000 in funding from foundations and engineering-based corporations

Conference Session

K-12 Teacher Professional Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

theparticipating societally-focused engineering technology laboratories at USC, middle and highschool teachers and students will collaboratively learn how scientists help us address importantquestions that are ethnically and culturally relevant to advancing academically successful,healthy, and sustainable urban societies.An emphasis on science and health, and the technology associated with these subjects isconsistent with the goals for school reform in our state.12 Hence, our teacher training is focusedon the interdisciplinary nature of health and science education to develop content area literacythrough a student-centered curriculum, thereby promoting teachers’ and students’ understandingand application of engineering, health, and science research in

Conference Session

The Role of Robotics in K-12 Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Igel, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Ronald Leonel Poveda, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Magued G. Iskander P.E., Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

., performing mechanical testing and evaluation of scanners and other mobile devices in Holtsville, N.Y. His largely experimental research is focused on parametric studies of novel lightweight composites and simulations of functionally graded materials under load.Dr. Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University Vikram Kapila is a professor of mechanical engineering at NYU-Poly, where he directs an NSF funded Web-Enabled Mechatronics and Process Control Remote Laboratory, an NSF funded Research Experi- ence for Teachers Site in Mechatronics, and an NSF-funded GK-12 Fellows project. He has held visiting positions with the Air Force Research Laboratories in Dayton, Ohio. His research interests are in cooper

Conference Session

Middle School Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Christina Kay White, University of Texas, Austin; Chandra L. Muller, University of Texas, Austin; Anthony J. Petrosino Jr., University of Texas, Austin ; Austin B. Talley P.E., University of Texas, Austin ; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin

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and Design (SUTD). Wood completed his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering (Division of Engineering and Applied Science) at the California Institute of Technology, where he was an AT&T Bell Laboratories Ph.D. Scholar. Wood joined the faculty at the University of Texas in Sept. 1989 and established a computational and experimental laboratory for research in engineering design and manufacturing. He was a National Science Foundation Young Investigator, the Cullen Trust for Higher Education Endowed Professor in Engineering, and University Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas, Austin

Conference Session

Middle School Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

develop negative impressions about careers in STEM15-16.The academic curriculum for the EMBHSSC focuses on 21st century skills, self-efficacy andteam work. At NJIT the curriculum has a space theme and is aligned with New Jersey CoreCurriculum Content Standards. Students study the properties of space, analyze and predict howobjects move on earth and in space, investigating how people live and survive in space. Inaddition to classroom lessons, students participate in hands-on activities, laboratory experiments,team-build exercises, and go on field trips. Students visit research facilities where they areintroduced to engineers and have the opportunity to see first-hand the career options available tothem if they should choose to study engineering.2

Conference Session

Engineering Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; John M. Mativo, University of Georgia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-5362: OUTREACH ACTIVITIES IN TEACHING ENGINEERINGDESIGNDr. Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University Arif Sirinterlikci is a professor of engineering at Robert Morris University School of Engineering, Math- ematics, and Science. He also serves as a Director of Engineering Laboratories as well as Co-head of the Research and Outreach Center. He has been an active member of ASEE and SME, serving as an officer of both societies and engaged in engineering education and K-12 outreach.Dr. John M. Mativo, University of Georgia John Mativo is Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia, Workforce Education/Faculty of Engi- neering

Conference Session

Factors Impacting Engineering Career Choices, Including Engaging Families

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

; Engineering, Portland, OR, and Michigan Technological University,Houghton, MI.4. Coppola, R., Malyn-Smith, J. editors (2006). Preparing for the Perfect Storm—A Report on the Forum TakingAction Together: Developing a National Action Plan to Address the "T&E" of STEM. Parametric TechnologyCorporation, Needham, MA, and EDC, Newton, MA.5. Altman, J.H. (1997). Career development in the context of family experiences, in Diversity and Women’sCareer Development: from Adolescence to Adulthood, edited by Helen S. Farmer, pp. 229-242. Thousand Oaks,CA.6. Jordan, et al., (2002). Emerging issues in school, family, & community connections. National Center forFamily & Community Connections with Schools, Southwest Educational Development Laboratory

Conference Session

Out-of-School and Informal Activities

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yair Joseph Mega P.E., Northeastern University; Claire Duggan, Northeastern University; Daniel Sullivan, Northeastern University; Lauren Horn, Northeastern University; Charles A. Dimarzio, Northeastern University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Harvester Using Magnetic Material Lung Imaging Using Optical Coherence TomographyMechanical & Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Design in the Laminar Flame Laboratory: Design of a Combustion Vessel Retracting System Load-Bearing Capabilities of Ambulation Aids Development of Wood-Plastic CompositesSchool of Pharmacy Cellular Delivery Using Nano-EmulsionsLab mentors are required to submit a full abstract of the proposed research assignment inaddition to detailing specific research activities, required background knowledge andexpectations of participants during the course of the summer program. Each year, new facultyinterested in participating meet with program staff in addition to being encouraged

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen W. Crown, University of Texas, Pan American

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

course content as theylearn. The projects have been carefully selected and designed to support the program learningobjectives. The careful selection and integration of projects to meet specific learning objectivesis an aspect of an effective inductive learning pedagogy called Challenge Based Instruction. A positive and supportive learning environment is essential to effectively accomplishing thelearning objectives that the curriculum and pedagogy is intended to support. The ultimateobjective of the PREP program is to prepare students for and motivate them toward highereducation particularly in STEM fields. The university setting is an ideal environment for theprogram. Exposure to college students, STEM faculty, campus laboratory and research

Conference Session

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Engineering Kimberly Cook-Chennault is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering De- partment at Rutgers University and Associate Director for the Center for Advanced Energy Systems (CAES). She holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and Stanford University, respectively, and a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from the University of Michi- gan. Prior to receiving her doctorate, Cook-Chennault worked at Ford Motor Company, Cummins Engine, Visteon, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories as a summer intern and Project Engineer. As a product engineer with Ford and Visteon, she designed seat and washer bottle assemblies, and established design

Conference Session

Broadening Participation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Conference Session

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

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bettina J. Casad, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Mariappan Jawaharlal, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

variables intervene.Researchers have used the TPB5,28-29, and its predecessor, the theory of reasoned action30 topredict education-related behaviors. Butler31 found that attitudes toward science and social normsregarding science were significant predictors of elementary and middle school students‟intentions to complete their laboratory and non-laboratory science assignments, readings, andprojects. Crawley and Black32 showed that attitudes, norms, and perceived control significantlypredicted 8th through 11th graders‟ intentions to enroll in a high school physics class. Davis andcolleagues33 found the TPB to be an accurate model in predicting African American high schoolstudents‟ intentions to complete high school, which predicted graduation three

Conference Session

Service as an Element of Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Pamela Dexter, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jane Hunter, University of Arizona; James C. Baygents, University of Arizona; Michael Gerard Thompson

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

in 1991, the same year he received a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Prince- ton University. He also holds an M.A. (Princeton, 1981) and a B.S. (Rice, 1980) in chemical engineering. For three years prior to joining the UA, Baygents was a Visiting Scientist, then a Research Fellow, at the Space Science Laboratory of the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. In 1995, he received the Arizona Mortar Board Senior Honor Society award for outstanding faculty service. In 1997, he was awarded an International Research Fellowship by the National Science Foundation for study at the University of Melbourne. In 2009, he was recognized by ChEE and the College for Excellence at the Student Interface. He is a

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Typically, engineering students arenot exposed to engineering drawing or CAD until their first or second year in an engineeringuniversity. The campers get very excited when they realize that they can design aircraft thatengineering students, who are much older than them, design at a later stage. This is a valuablelearning experience for the students.4. Flight SimulationsThree different flight simulators are used during the camps. These include radio controlled modelaircraft flight simulator, a fixed wing aircraft flight simulator, and a rotary wing flight simulator.The fixed wing flight simulator is part of the visualization and simulation laboratory at SPSU. Itprovides an immersive environment for the students. They learn the basic flight

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

in Engineering and K-12 Outreach programs and Teaching As- sociate Professor, College of Engineering, North Carolina State University, received a B.S. in electrical engineering in 1984 and an M.S. in electrical engineering in 1985 from Virginia Tech. She received her Ph D. in electrical and computer engineering from North Carolina State University in 1992. Bottom- ley worked at AT&T Bell Laboratories as a member of technical staff in Transmission Systems from 1985 to 1987, during which time she worked in ISDN standards, including representing Bell Labs on an ANSI standards committee for physical layer ISDN standards. She received an Exceptional Contri- bution Award for her work during this time. After

Conference Session

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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assessment of the projects atboth the university and intermediate schools. For the fifth grade classes, a workbook includedbackground materials and exercises for before, during, and after the event, including pre and postsurveys on perceptions of engineering and science. For the college students, a complete set oflectures and laboratory assignments introduced programming concepts in LabVIEW for a half-semester team design project.I2D2 encompasses two primary activities during a day-long event in which the fifth gradersvisited the university. In the first activity, Robotic Pets, the engineering students led a LEGO®“Serious Play” exercise to solicit ideas from their fifth grade customers for robotic animal toys.In the second activity, the Freewheeling

Conference Session

Middle School Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Courtney A. Peckens, University of Michigan; Jerome Peter Lynch, University of Michigan

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

minority students to not pursue STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) degrees, research has shown that prior toentering college these students may not completely understand the engineering profession andoften lack the necessary prerequisites for acceptance into such programs1, 4. Students can beexposed to engineering within the confines of their K-12 classroom or through the extendedoutreach from graduate students and scientists at universities and laboratories. Page 25.380.2While it is beneficial to incorporate engineering concepts within classroom K-12 curricula,colleges should recognize their responsibility of also educating

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of K-12 Engineering Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tracey Louise Collins, North Carolina State University; Eric N. Wiebe, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Engineering and K-12 Outreach programs and Teaching As- sociate Professor, College of Engineering, North Carolina State University, received a B.S. in electrical engineering in 1984 and an M.S. in electrical engineering in 1985 from Virginia Tech. She received her Ph D. in electrical and computer engineering from North Carolina State University in 1992. Bottom- ley worked at AT&T Bell Laboratories as a member of technical staff in Transmission Systems from 1985 to 1987, during which time she worked in ISDN standards, including representing Bell Labs on an ANSI standards committee for physical layer ISDN standards. She received an Exceptional Contri- bution Award for her work during this time. After receiving her Ph D

Conference Session

New and Innovative Ideas

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer S. Atchison, Drexel University; Danielle Tadros, Drexel University; Yury Gogotsi, Drexel University; Paul Holt; William Andrew Stoy, North Carolina State University; Joy A. Kots, Father Judge High School; Caroline Louise Schauer, Drexel University

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opinions, findings, and conclusions orrecommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do notnecessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. The authors would alsolike to acknowledge the Centralized Research Facilities at Drexel University as well asMr. Kevin Ayers for their support of this project.References 1) Education. United States National Nanotechnology Initiative. January 11, 2012. 2) For Students K-12. United States National Nanotechnology Initative. January 11, 2012. 3) NanoDays. Nanoscale Informal Science Education. January 11, 2012. 4) Tobin, K. (1990), Research on Science Laboratory Activities: In Pursuit of Better Questions and Answers to Improve Learning. School

Conference Session

Best Practices in K-12 Engineering: Partnerships

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

theactivities in the project. Many of the teachers’ resources for science are outdated and limited.Moreover, they mentioned lack of space, specifically, computer laboratory, or science laboratoryscheduling issues. To address these needs, the instructors brought materials with them to theclassroom to help the teachers. This encouraged teachers to share materials with other teachersand with other schools. Finally, teachers mentioned the limited science curriculum in theirdistricts. We are working with our district partners to address this challenge. We are proud to saythat, due to our encouragement, some of our district partners are currently revising their sciencecurriculum to incorporate science and engineering

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Lee, Central Illinois Technology and Education Research Institute

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

distribution, transportation security, and the economy, among others, including those listed as the 14 Engineering Grand Challenges of the 21st century,6 • Exploration of existing patent publications and applications, detailing the fabrication, testing and performance evaluation of the patented device or concept, • Investigation of laboratory and so-called “workshop” projects that detail experimental setup, measurement, and test procedures, and provide results that are novel, entertaining, and motivate replication or further investigation, • Characterization of mechanisms, their applications, and the dynamics governing their behavior, • Formulation of thought provoking mathematical puzzles or problems

Conference Session

Examining Problem-based Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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interested and qualifiedstudents prepared to enter STEM careers must be increased.One of the reasons for declining enrollment in many STEM programs is that students are oftenturned off by the way these subjects are taught, with traditional classroom lectures and “cook-book” type laboratory experiences that provide little opportunity to actively engage in creative,real-world problem solving. Engineers and scientists are problem solvers— individuals whoskillfully apply their knowledge to tackle real-world problems by designing experiments,building prototypes, analyzing and interpreting data, and presenting experimental results topeers, supervisors and customers. It follows that in order to attract more students into STEMcareers, students must be