Conference Session

Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Winn, West Virginia University; Laura Winn, Waynesburg Central High School; Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University; Robin Hensel, West Virginia University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-452: DATA-DRIVEN COMPREHENSIVE MENTORSHIP INENGINEERING: HOW WE ARE ADAPTING THE SOCIAL-STRESS MODEL OFPEER INFLUENCEGary Winn, West Virginia University Gary L. Winn, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Department at West Virginia University.Laura Winn, Waynesburg Central High School Laura E. Winn is a senior at Waynesburg High School, Waynesburg, PA and has assisted with the Engineers of Tomorrow summer camp program as a peer mentor.Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University Reagan Curtis, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology in the College of Human Resources and Education at West Virginia University.Robin Hensel, West Virginia

Conference Session

Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University; John Thieken, Arizona State University; Monica Elser, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Sharon Kurpius-Robinson, Arizona State University; James Middleton, Arizona State University; Jay Golden, Arizona State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Student learning was assessed using pre and post assessments; brief write-ups andsketches describing their circuit designs; white board presentations to peers, parents, and adultfacilitators on what they have learned; and demonstrations of their chain reaction creation.Urban Heat Island UnitStudents were engaged with the notion of the urban heat island phenomenon in the area wherethey live by going on a field trip to the local research-intensive university’s green building andexploration of various areas on the university’s campus on one of two trails to find the best placefor having lunch outdoors. Students measured humidity, temperature, and wind at designatedlocations on the trail and recorded data. Average measures were computed for the group

Conference Session

Engineering Collaboration: Faculty and Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Eschenbach, Humboldt State University; Mary Virnoche, Humboldt State University; Lonny Grafman, Humboldt State University; Forrest Stamper, Hoopa Valley High School; Laura Atkins, Humboldt State University; Rebecca Raymond, Humboldt State University; Katie Mills, Humboldt State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

knows about what engineers do • What factors (if any) about being an engineer appeal to participant • Events or persons that influenced participants’ study plans • What participants plan to do after high school • Participant satisfaction with the quality of the course.Focus GroupsTo acquire qualitative feedback regarding the DYF ENGR 215 course, focus groups werefacilitated Ms. Atkins and Ms. Raymond after the post-survey was administered. Students wereasked to discuss and write answers to the following questions: 1. How well did the course do in teaching you about the engineering design process? How come? 2. How have your ideas about what engineers do changed? How did this class affect your ideas about career

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly Hutchinson, Purdue University; Lynn Bryan, Purdue University; George Bodner, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Page 14.1102.2following the summer professional development institute.Previous research on the integration of innovative science curricula has indicated that curriculumchange/reform ultimately hinges on the classroom teacher.5, 6 Moreover, the process ofintegrating new content into an existing curriculum is a complex process in which teachers oftenencounter challenges including: lack of resources (e.g., new science equipment), absence ofadministrative and peer support, lack of time to plan and teach new lessons, and insufficientcontent knowledge.5, 6 Research also has shown that science teachers’ beliefs about teaching andlearning as well as their beliefs about the conditions of the classroom and external teachingconditions influence their

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lydotta Taylor, EdVenture Group; Erika Shaffer, EdVenture Group; Gary Winn, West Virginia University; Robin Hensel, West Virginia University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

grade levels and to thelist of 21st Century Skills so teachers who use these curriculum units can know which contentstandard each TIME Kit will meet.Each unit is put through a three-step evaluation process: peer-to-peer evaluation with anotherteacher in the workshop; evaluation by a web development expert and engineering professor; andevaluation by a curriculum expert who evaluates the unit from a pedagogical perspective. Aftereach unit passes all three evaluation steps, it is posted to the Solution Site. The Solution Site(www.thesolutionsite.com) was developed as part of a 1998 USDE Technology InnovationChallenge Grant. The site contains over 1200 units of instruction in all subject areas developedby teachers for classroom implementation. All

Conference Session

Successful Mentoring and Outreach Programs for Girls and Minorities

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruth Friedman, Ohio State University; Linda Weavers, Ohio State University; Glenda La Rue, Ohio State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-626: WHAT CAN AN ENGINEERING OUTREACH PROGRAM OFFERYOUNG WOMEN THAT THEY CAN'T FIND IN AN ENGINEERINGCURRICULUM AT SCHOOL? FUN!Ruth Friedman, Ohio State University Ruth E. Friedman serves as the Assistant Director for Outreach with the Women in Engineering program (WiE) at The Ohio State University. Prior to joining WiE, she was the editorial associate for the peer-reviewed journal Reading Research Quarterly. In addition, she has worked as a grants writer for the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and as an assistant coordinator for Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development. Ruth has a B.A. and M.A. in English from Wellesley College and Northwestern University

Conference Session

High-School Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Kehnemouyi, Montgomery College; Uchechukwu Abanulo, Montgomery College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

student and his/her major), enhancement of the student’s college admissionsprofile, and motivation for early career decision making by student.In order to be accepted into the College Institute, students must: Page 14.561.2 ≠ be enrolled as seniors at participating schools ≠ have completed all high school graduation requirements ≠ have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above ≠ must have SAT Reading, Writing and Math scores of 550 or above (or have met the eligibility score requirement in Montgomery College’s placement test)To continue the program, students are required to successfully

Conference Session

Successful Mentoring and Outreach Programs for Girls and Minorities

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Kenneth Simonson, University of Cincinnati; Latiera Evans, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 14.946.4Following three activities were executed for 4th to 5th grades students:1. Simple Machine Activity. The purpose of this activity was to illustrate how machines work.For this group the students had pictures of machines that they cut out and then identified whichgroup the machines belong to by matching the names of the machines with the pictures. Eachstudent created a poster identifying the machine, explaining what the machine does, and why thatjob was important. They had to write a short statement about how it relates to life today.2. Candy Chromatography. The goal of this project is to use paper chromatography to see whichdyes are used in the coatings of your favorite colored candies. The students were given a set ofmaterials to

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs in Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela Lottero-Perdue, Towson State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

detrimental to people and the larger environment.Another approach educators can take to encourage children to critically analyze technologycomes from the ‘critical text analysis’ (CTA) and ‘critical literacy’ traditions in literacy (i.e.,reading/writing) education.11 Advocates of CTA assert that it is imperative for individuals of allages to not only decode what they read, comprehend what they read, and consider text use andtheir purpose for reading, but also to ask questions about text positioning, i.e., to ask: ≠ How does this text position me, others, or reality? ≠ Does this text include or ignore my or others’ voice(s)? ≠ In whose interests has this text been written?12For example, elementary children have examined advertisements sent

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Adam Kirsch, Crescent Valley High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Debra Gilbuena is a graduate student in Business Administration and Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. She currently has research in the areas of solar cell development through thin film technology, business plan writing and engineering education. Debra has 4 years of experience including positions in semiconductor manufacturing, propellant manufacturing, electronics cooling and sensor development, an area in which she holds a patent and has provided international consulting. Debra was awarded the Teacher's Assistant of the Year Award for the College of Engineering at Oregon State University for her work as a Teacher's Assistant in thermodynamics courses. She has interests in

Conference Session

Successful Mentoring and Outreach Programs for Girls and Minorities

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Campo, Rice University; Stephanie Rice, Rice University; Daniela Rimer, Rice University; Brent Houchens, Rice University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

enrolled students were considered at risk, with a 6% drop-out rate. Less than 50%of seniors take the SAT Reasoning Test. Of those taking the SAT, the Math Average is 441, theVerbal Average is 409, and the Writing Average is 401, as compared to the state averages of 515in Math, 502 in Reading, and 494 in Writing [13]. Overview of DREAM MenteesThe DREAM program recruits mentees in several ways at AHS. Teachers are asked torecommend students, and mentees from previous semesters are asked to invite their friends. Theprogram strives to mix high achieving students with those who are struggling, in an attempt toraise the success of both groups. No willing participant at AHS is turned away, unless theydisplay a lack of commitment over several weeks

Conference Session

Infusing Engineering Content Through Curricular Innovation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Pelletier, Northern Essex Community College; Linda Desjardins, Northern Essex Community College; Paul Chanley, Northern Essex Community College; Lori Heymans, Northern Essex Community College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

understanding of how DET affects society. 4.53 1.28 My motivation for teaching science is to help students develop an understanding of the technical world. 4.50 1.10 I would like to be able to teach my students to understand the process of communicating technical information. 4.47 0.94 My motivation for teaching science is to prepare young people for the world of work. 4.44 1.15 I am interested in learning more about DET through college courses. 4.12 1.69 I am interested in learning more about DET through peer training

Conference Session

Best Practices in K-12 Engineering Panel

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Klein-Gardner; Michele Dischino; Manjit Khosla, HALS Academy; Patrick Foster, Central Connecticut State University; Carol Shields, Stevens Institute of Technology; Dan Fagan, Wallace Primary School; Martha Cyr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John Staley, Doherty Memorial High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

; ≠ Provision of a rich variety of experiences with peers and adults; ≠ Space and time for talking, food and fun; ≠ Field trips; ≠ Allow students some choice of activities; ≠ Flexibility with respect to enrollment and attendance; and ≠ Effective outreach to families about the program. To reach out to the families of potential participants in our bioengineering club, parents wereprovided with information about the new program, including specific details regarding thebioengineering topics we planned to introduce. In addition, the middle school teacher devotedsome time during class to discussion of the club with her students, with particular emphasisplaced on the fun, hands-on nature of the planned activities, as