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Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs & Issues

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Strutz, Purdue University; Matthew Ohland, Purdue University; Erin Bowen, Purdue University; Eric Mann, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

demonstrate professional and high ethical standards possess high ethical standards ethical responsibility good communication good communication skills communicate effectively curiosity and a desire to learn lifelong learners engage in life-long learning for life a solid understanding of the identify, formulate, and solve strong analytical skills context in which engineering

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Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh, Springfield Technical Community College; Glenn Ellis, Smith College; Diana Fiumefreddo, Smith College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

importance of contextin both effective engineering and in the learning process, teachers learned about thefundamentals of engineering mechanics through hands-on activities that they could use in theirown classrooms and within a variety of contexts that included the design process, an ethics casestudy, and the history and aesthetics of bridge design. Fundamental principles from the learningsciences and the research on educating under-represented minorities were also discussed andmodeled throughout the workshop. Examples include the use of conceptual frameworks andnarratives for making engineering concepts relevant to grade 6-8 students in an urban, diverse,and challenged community. Teachers applied what they learned during the workshop bydeveloping

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Technological Literacy and K-12 Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoff Wright; Braden Boss, Springville High School; Daniel Bates, Brigham Young University; Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Young University Daniel Bates is an undergraduate in the Technology and Engineering Education program at Brigham Young University. His current emphases include: multimedia, manufacturing engineering, and applied physics. He is a collegiate athlete, swimming for the BYU men's swim and dive team.Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University Ron is a Professor of Technology and Engineering Education at Brigham Young University. His scholarship centers on pedagogy, student learning, technology literacy, and engineering ethics and has presented/published numerous articles in engineering education. Page

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Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Walters; Keisha Walters

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

aspect of fluid mechanics andaerodynamics relevant to critical environmental, societal, ethical, and economic issues, such asdeveloping alternative energy sources or improving agriculture for developing nations.It was hoped that the course would excite students about a rigorous STEM discipline byexposing them to aspects that have real impacts on society, and by demonstrating the innovativeand creative ways in which fundamental science is used to solve problems on the cutting edge oftechnology. Fluid mechanics is important to a number of scientific disciplines (e.g. physics,meteorology) and engineering fields (e.g. civil, chemical, mechanical, aerodynamic). However,in contrast to many other scientific subjects such as neuroscience, nanotechnology

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley; Eli Patten, University of California at Berkeley; Sara Atwood, University of California, Berkeley

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

concentrationsFatigue: Total life and defect-tolerant philosophiesFriction, Wear and LubricationIII: Clinical Issues (with embedded case examples)Orthopaedics: total joint replacement, soft tissue repair, and spinal implantsCardiovascular: catheters, stents, graftsDental: implants, TMJ restorationSoft Tissues: reconstruction and augmentationIntellectual property: patents, device development, legal and ethical issuesProfessional Development LabLearning styles, Blooms TaxonomyPedagogy and outreach teachingTechnical research, writing and presentationsTeam work and peer-reviewDesign methodology Page 15.236.5Project developmentEarly in the semester, the education

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Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Jim Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; Missy Wooley, Ruston High School; Marvin Nelson, Benton High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

political and social issues in our society.Cyber Discovery was developed by a team of math, science, engineering, and liberal arts faculty.The primary goal is to help teachers and students become better cyber-citizens who help, ratherthan hinder, security efforts by making them aware of the benefits and dangers of cyberspace.This residential camp experience in the summer exposes student participants to multiple topics ofcyberspace including: history of cyberspace, ethical and social issues, applications, and the needfor and use of security in cyberspace.In preparation for the week-long camp, the Cyber Discovery team developed workshops forparticipating teachers held on two weekends prior to the camp. The goals were to demonstrate

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal Corbett, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 15.959.3NASA-Threads uses this approach, appropriately modified for high school students. In additionto developing technical expertise and self-reliance, this pedagogical approach provides anopportunity to stress the importance of communication skills and broader concerns such asenvironmental and ethical issues.CurriculumBuilding on our partnerships with K12 systems in the region, NASA-Threads integratesfundamental science and mathematics content with engineering applications and appropriate useof technology into a physics curriculum targeting the junior/senior year of high school. Asmentioned, the threads of this curriculum include Fundamentals, Technology, Communication,and NASA Applications. These threads are continually linked

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Mentoring & Outreach for Girls & Minorities

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin Liles, NCA&T State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Courtney Lambeth, NCA&T State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

: Biomedical Challenge Assessment – Medal Awards? Bioethics of TE Group Presentations2:45-3:00 Camp wrap-up, Awards, Rap Contest____________________________________________________________________________Notice the variety of activities ranging from entrepreneurship and creating a company name tomechanical testing, skin model creation, stem cell culturing, ethics case studies and debates, labtours and group presentations.AssessmentThe NSF ERC Education and Outreach program is geared to train future engineers for industry,research and development in a multidisciplinary environment that values creativity and

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Mentoring & Outreach for Girls & Minorities

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith Holbert, Arizona State University; Lisa Grable, North Carolina State University; Patricia Dixon, Florida State University; Sharon Schulze, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

streaming video on the ERC website.Graduate students are challenged to make the mentees a full participant in laboratory activities,help plan a research project that builds on mentees’ individual interests, and teach mentees basiclaboratory safety, research methods, and ethics. Graduate students are also responsible formaintaining contact with mentees through graduation from high school or college, continuing toencourage their scientific and engineering interests, and updating them on laboratory and Centeractivities. REU students assigned to the same laboratories as Young Scholars also take part inthe Scholars’ mentoring.Research Experience for TeachersOnce facet of the FREEDM precollege program is the Research Experience for Teachers (RETs).Middle

Conference Session

High School Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas Oppliger, Michigan Technological University; Jean Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Valorie Troesch, Michigan Technological Univeristy

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

direction; professionalism/ work ethic; and ethics.Objective 2. HSE participants are strongly motivated to pursue STEM careers, are more likely to enroll in and complete STEM and IT post-secondary education and training, and enter the STEM workforce in greater numbers than do non-HSE participants.Objective 3. High school teachers are educated and equipped with the skills and resources to develop, implement, coach, and sustain HSE teams.Objective 4. HSE teams are sustained through robust and committed partnerships with industry, universities and colleges, foundations, informal science education organizations, community-based organizations, and other units as appropriate to the particular HSE implementation.Objective 5. HSE is a tested