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Engineering in Middle Schools

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Crips, Laramie Middle School; William Parker, Laramie County School District 1; Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming

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AC 2008-16: DISCOVERY PROJECT – IMPROVING SEVENTH GRADECRITICAL THINKING SKILLSPaul Crips, Laramie Middle School Paul M. Crips received his B.S. degree from the University of Wyoming in 1978 in Industrial Technology. He received a M.S. degree from the University of Wyoming in 2001 in Natural Science. Crips has spent the last 28 years as a teacher of junior high school aged students teaching both industrial technology and science. His most recent assignment is teaching seventh graders physical science, which includes classical physics and biological adaptation. Crips is an Amateur Radio operator holding an Extra Class FCC license (KI7TS). He is the advisor of two after school clubs

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Engineering in High Schools

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Oswald, Oklahoma State University; Charlie Huddleston, Oklahoma State University; Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University

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AC 2008-882: A RACE CAR DESIGN-BUILD-TEST PROJECT FOR LOWINCOME, FIRST GENERATION PRE-COLLEGE STUDENTSNicholas Oswald, Oklahoma State UniversityCharlie Huddleston, Oklahoma State University Charlie Huddleston is currently earning his Masters degree in electrical engineering at Oklahoma State University. His experience in embedded systems and electronic design has enabled him to be technical lead on a wide variety of technology development projects both at OSU and for small technology companies.Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University Page 13.95.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008

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Engineering Student Involvement in K12 Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rajesh Ganesan, George Mason University; Donna Sterling, George Mason University; Philip Henning, James Madison University

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AC 2008-596: PARTNERSHIPS FOR BUILDING THE NATION’S STEMEDUCATIONAL ENTERPRISE: A NSF GK-12 FELLOWS PROJECTRajesh Ganesan, George Mason University Rajesh Ganesan is an Assistant Professor of systems engineering and operations research at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. He received his Ph.D. in 2005 and M.S. in 2002 both in Industrial Engineering, and M.A in Mathematics in 2005, all from the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. His areas of research include stochastic control and wavelet analysis in statistical applications. He was the project manager of the STARS GK-12 project at Univ. of South Florida and is now the Principal Investigator of the SUNRISE GK-12 project at George

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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teac

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Robert Culbertson, Arizona State University; Marilyn Carlson, Arizona State University

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AC 2008-2054: ATTITUDE SHIFTS IN HIGH SCHOOL MATH AND SCIENCETEACHER PRACTICE THROUGH CONNECTING MATH, SCIENCE, ANDENGINEERING IN A MATH SCIENCE PARTNERSHIP: PROJECT PATHWAYSStephen Krause, Arizona State University Stephen Krause is Professor in the School of Materials in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. His teaching responsibilities are in the areas of bridging engineering and education, design and selection of materials, general materials engineering, polymer science, and characterization of materials. His research interests are in innovative education in engineering and K-12 engineering outreach. He has co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory for assessing

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Enhancing K12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. David Burghardt, Hofstra University; Michael Hacker, Hofstra University

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AC 2008-179: DEVELOPMENT OF A MATH INFUSION MODEL FOR MIDDLESCHOOL ENGINEERING/TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONM. David Burghardt, Hofstra UniversityMichael Hacker, Hofstra University Page 13.407.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Development of a Math Infusion Model for Middle School Engineering/Technology EducationAbstractEngineering design projects can provide a rich opportunity to enhance middle school studentknowledge in core disciplinary subject areas, such as mathematics and science and forms animportant aspect of the NSF supported Mathematics, Science, Technology Education Partnership(MSTP) project. A key goal of the project has been to

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Successful K-12 Programs for Girls & Minorities

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stan Komacek, California University of Pennsylvania; Carol Adukaitis, PA State System of Higher Education

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AC 2008-831: MANUFACTURING A WORKFORCEStan Komacek, California University of Pennsylvania Stan Komacek earned a BS from California University of Pennsylvania, MEd from Miami University, and EdD from West Virginia University. He served as the Project Director for the PA State System of Higher Education in PA’s Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Partnership and for the PA Governor’s Institute for Technology Education. A Professor of Technology Education and Chair of the Department of Applied Engineering and Technology at California University of PA, Dr. Komacek is currently PI and Project Director for the NSF ATE Advanced Manufacturing in PA Project.Carol Adukaitis, PA State System of

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Successful K-12 Programs for Girls & Minorities

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board; Isla Young, Maui Economic Development Board, Inc.

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AC 2008-2413: SERVICE LEARNING: COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL VALUESTHAT ENGAGE UNDER REPRESENTED GROUPS INTO THE STEM PIPELINELeslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development BoardIsla Young, Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. ISLA YOUNG: Ms. Young joined the MEDB Women in Technology Project in December 2003. She serves as a Program Manager working with students, educators, industry leaders, and the community. She serves as the Hawaii statewide coordinator for Project EAST profiled in this paper. She holds a baccalaureate degree in Business and Information Systems form the University of Phoenix. Email: isla@medb.org

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Successful K-12 Programs for Girls & Minorities

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Stephen Kuyath, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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of students pursuing engineering related majors, the University of North Carolina atCharlotte has adopted a comprehensive and integrated approach involving three separate National ScienceFoundation (NSF) funded projects. Together, the projects are designed to raise the engineering awarenessof middle and high school students, teachers and guidance counselors.The central project is the Enhancing Diversity in Engineering Technology (EDIET) project which focuseson the establishment and support of North Carolina Junior Engineering and Technology (NCJETS) clubsat local area high schools. In order to receive project support, a high school club must have a populationof at least 50% non-traditional engineering student types. The clubs compete in

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K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelly Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University; James Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; Alicia Boudreaux, Louisiana Tech University

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AC 2008-478: TECHSTEP: CONNECTING HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS ANDSTUDENTS TO INTEGRATED ENGINEERING AND SCIENCEKelly Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Kelly Crittenden received his BS and PhD in BioMedical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University in 1996 and 2001 respectively. He is often involved in multidisciplinary work at Louisiana Tech, either through the Integrated Engineering Curriculum or through the IMPaCT (Innovation through Multidisciplinary Projects and Collaborative Teams) program. He is also very involved in STEM education at both the pre-college and college levels.James Nelson, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Jim Nelson is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies for

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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teac

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Morgan, Texas A&M University; Luciana Barroso, Texas A&M University

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AC 2008-2277: NORTH TEXAS STEM CENTER: AN ENGINEERS PERSPECTIVEJames Morgan, Texas A&M UniversityLuciana Barroso, Texas A&M University Page 13.934.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 North Texas-STEM Center: An Engineer’s PerspectiveAbstractCan engineering professors really help high school teachers? We think YES – college freshmanare little different than high school seniors in terms of academic and social development. Theexperiences from National Science Foundation funded engineering coalitions, as well as otherengineering education projects over the past couple decades, can certainly apply to math andscience education at the high

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Gender & Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam Christensen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Willard Nott, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Douglas Edwards, Westlake High School; Leann Yoder, Jets, Inc.; Christina Ho, Engineers Without Borders; Shannon Flanagan, Engineers Without Borders; Stephanie Hurd, JETS, Inc.; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Donna Llewellyn, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Cathy Leslie, Engineers Without Borders; Samuel Graham, Georgia Institute of Technology

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SERVICE LEARNING ORIENTED PRE-ENGINEERING PROGRAMS AND THEIR IMPACT ON NON-TRADITIONAL ENGINEERING STUDENTSAbstractThis paper describes and analyzes a new program implemented by Engineers Without Borders-USA (EWB), JETS, Westlake High School (Atlanta, GA), and the Georgia Institute ofTechnology that introduces pre-college students to the field of engineering through the use ofEWB-focused service learning engineering activities. This initiative differs from other highschool engineering programs that emphasize competitions in that it highlights importantengineering design concepts by rooting the students’ motivation in the desire to help those inneed. This emphasis on engineering-themed service projects allows for real

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Engineering Professional Development for K12 Teachers

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Howell, Western Carolina University; Robert Houghton, Western Carolina University; Elaine Franklin, Western Carolina University

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, Page 13.1177.2restricting teachers' and administrators' desires and resolve to expend time and money ontechnology based educational “novelties.”It is to address these issues that the “Camp Robot” idea was proposed. This paper outlines thefoundational elements which led up to the idea of Camp Robot, the demographics served, and theresults observed. Unique elements included non competitive strategies; focus on problemsolving, not on the specific technology, role reversal between teacher and student, and servicelearning for the college student participants.Geographic and Student Educational NeedThe region served by this project included four educational jurisdictions and two post secondaryinstitutions. The region served was Western North Carolina

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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teac

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Birdy Reynolds, University of Pittsburgh; Matthew Mehalik, University of Pittsburgh; Michael Lovell, University of Pittsburgh; Christian Schunn, University of Pittsburgh

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engineering projects through presentations or the observation ofothers performing research. This approach may give the impression that teachers are capable ofdeveloping curricular materials, but only engineers are capable of solving authentic engineeringproblems. This “look but don’t touch” model potentially only reinforces the belief, “if I can’t dothis, my students sure can’t.” With this RET model, participants are likely to gain a limitedperspective on authentic engineering practices and less likely to able to convey to their studentswhat engineers actually do.Figure 1: Models of RET sitesWe believe that our RET site has been successful because we have focused on directly linkingthe teachers’ summer engineering research experience with their K-12

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Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Susan Lowes, Teachers College, Columbia University; Peiyi Lin, Teachers College, Columbia University; Jason Sayres, Stevens Institute of Technology; Liesl Hotaling, The Beacon Institute; Rustam Stolkin, Stevens Institute of Technology

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robot, e.g., buoyancy, gear ratios, and mechanics. A one-week summerinstitute for teachers introduced them to the project goals and equipment, and the performancechallenges their robots would face. A second week allowed teachers to pilot test the lessons withmiddle and high school students. “Teach Talks” and “Tech Talks” provided “just in time”learning resources for participants as they built and refined their robots. During the 2007-08school year, teachers are implementing the lessons as part of their technology, physics, generalscience, or engineering courses in a range of implementation scenarios. This project, an NSFInformation Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) grant, is aimed atmotivating and preparing students

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Enhancing K12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; Don Schillinger, Louisiana Tech University

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have teamedup with area school teachers from under-performing schools to develop engaging projects. Theseprojects utilize techniques that have proven successful in Integrated Engineering and ScienceCurricula in the college. These techniques include team building, collaborative learning, andhands-on activities.The purpose of the project was to provide opportunities for the development and active use ofmath learning activities that integrate best pedagogical practices associated with the use ofliteracy strategies and connections to real world relevance from the discipline of engineering.Over the course of the project the participants were engaged in activities involving the designand construction of various mechanical and physical devices such

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Public Engineering of Engineering, K12 Standards, and Overview

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Welty, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Linda Katehi, University of Illinois; Greg Pearson, National Academy of Engineering; Michael Feder, National Research Council

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Illinois State University, and a technology education teacher at Central Catholic High School in Bloomington, Illinois. His professional activities have included directing several curriculum development projects for the State of Illinois, researching people's attitudes towards technology, working with public schools to enhance their technology education programs, and serving as a curriculum consultant for the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is currently an active member in the National Center for Engineering and Technology Education.Linda Katehi, University of Illinois Linda Katehi is the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Illinois at

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Engineering in the Elementary School

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Miars, Rachel Freeman Elementary School; Lizette Day, Rachel Freeman Elementary School

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AC 2008-1728: GEARING UP FOR THE FUTURE: A K-12/UNIVERSITYPARTNERSHIP TO CREATE AN ENGINEERING MAGNET ELEMENTARYSCHOOLElizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University ELIZABETH A. PARRY is currently the Project Director of RAMP-UP, a K12 math outreach program funded by the GE Foundation and the National Science Foundation GK-12 Program. She obtained her BS degree in engineering management with a minor in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla in 1983. After over 10 years with IBM, she has spent the last 20 years working on K-12 engineering and STEM issues and initiatives, particularly in support of underrepresented groups.Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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Gender & Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Thompson, Purdue University; Pamela Turner, Purdue University EPICS; William Oakes, Purdue University

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this trend. The Engineering Projects in Community Service learning (EPICS)Program at Purdue University8,9 has reported higher percentages of underrepresentedstudents and chapters of Engineers Without Borders have reported many chapters beingat or near gender balance.While the university programs are an asset, to impact the pipeline of engineering studentswould require pre-college programs to draw students into the college pipeline. Drawingstudents into this pipeline requires students to have a basic knowledge of engineering, tobe interested in engineering, and dissipating the current views of what it means to be anengineer. This paper will describe how a service-learning model has been adapted to thehigh school environment to encompass these

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Engineering in Middle Schools

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Cathell, Drexel University; Michael Birnkrant, Drexel University; Jean Robinson, Martha Washington Elementary School; Priscilla Blount, Martha Washington Elementary School; Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University; Eli Fromm, Drexel University

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the A. J. Drexel Nanotechnology Institute. Dr. Fontecchio is the recipient of a NASA New Investigator award, the International Liquid Crystal Society Multimedia Prize, and the Drexel ECE Outstanding Research Award. He has authored over 35 peer-review publications on Electro-Optics and Condensed Matter Physics. His current research projects include developing liquid crystal polymer technology for optical film applications including electro-optic virtual focusing optics, reflective displays, flexible displays, power generating MEMS arrays, and photonic crystal structures with tunable defects. Page

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Engineering Professional Development for K12 Teachers

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Austin Talley, University of Texas at Austin; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas at Austin; Kristin Wood, University of Texas at Austin; Richard Crawford, University of Texas at Austin

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tools, innovative manufacturing techniques, and design teaching aids at the college, pre-college, and industrial levels. Contact: wood@mail.utexas.edu.Richard Crawford, University of Texas at Austin Dr. Richard H. Crawford is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin and is the Temple Foundation Endowed Faculty Fellow No. 3. He is also Director of the Design Projects Program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He received his BSME from Louisiana State University in 1982, and his MSME in 1985 and Ph.D. in 1989, both from Purdue University. He teaches courses in mechanical engineering design and geometric modeling for design. Dr. Crawford’s research

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Engineering in Middle Schools

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Juanita Jo Matkins, College of William and Mary; John A. McLaughlin, McLauglin Associates; Eugene Brown, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Gail Hardinge, College of William and Mary; Nancy West, College of William and Mary; Robert Stiegler, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division; Kirk Jenne, Office of Naval Research

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evaluation. He is presently working on several project including the Environmental Protection Agency, Health and Human Services Administration on Aging and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as well serving as the lead evaluation consultant to seven national centersEugene Brown, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Eugene Brown is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. In addition to the Virginia Demonstration Project, he has worked on a number of STEM outreach programs and has published several papers describing these activities. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.Gail Hardinge, College of William and Mary

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Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noemi Mendoza Diaz, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Cox, Purdue University

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AC 2008-1684: OVERVIEW OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION ASSESSMENT ATPRESCHOOL-12TH GRADE LEVELSNoemi Mendoza Diaz, Purdue University, West Lafayette Noemi V. Mendoza-Diaz, PhD, is a Post-doctoral Fellow working within INSPIRE’s Assessment team at Purdue University. Dr. Mendoza-Diaz received her B.S. and M.S. in Telecommunications Engineering from National Polytechnic Institute Mexico and her Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Human Resource Development from Texas A&M University. She worked as a professor for two Mexican Universities prior to her arrival at Purdue. During her Ph.D. studies at Texas A&M, she was the coordinator of the “NSF: CONACYT Two way video infrastructure” project, an

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K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Powers, Clarkson University; Bruce Brydges, SUNY Potsdam; Gail Gotham, SLL BOCES; James Carroll, Clarkson University; Peter Turner, Clarkson University; Douglas Bohl, Clarkson University

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University. He has been the PI or co-PI on many of the projects described here.Gail Gotham, SLL BOCES Ms. Gotham is a grant writer and the program director at the St.Lawrence-Lewis BOCES office for several NYS funded University - K-12 Partnership Programs.James Carroll, Clarkson University Dr. Carroll is an Assoc. Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Clarkson University. He has lead First Robotics efforts at the University for several years and has spearheaded the introduction of Lego and Vex robotics competitions for younger students.Douglas Bohl, Clarkson University Dr. Bohl is an Asst. Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering at

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Public Engineering of Engineering, K12 Standards, and Overview

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tylisha Baber, Michigan State University; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering

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researcher/developer of epistemic games in engineering– games that address the essential nature of engineering. Of the six epistemic games presented on the researcher’s website[5], one was screened as the closest game relevant to engineering based on the game’s description. • The Social Impact Games website[3] which categorizes games into the following categories: education and learning, public policy, political and social, health and wellness, business, military advertising and branded, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS), and projected and upcoming. Within each game category are sub-categories. Within the category “education and learning” is the subcategory Engineering. Only one engineering game, Racing Academy, was

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Engineering in High Schools

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitchell Nathan, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Natalie Tran, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Allen Phelps, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Amy Prevost, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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AC 2008-2566: THE STRUCTURE OF HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC ANDPRE-ENGINEERING CURRICULA: MATHEMATICSMitchell Nathan, University of Wisconsin - MadisonNatalie Tran, University of Wisconsin - MadisonAllen Phelps, University of Wisconsin - MadisonAmy Prevost, University of Wisconsin - Madison Page 13.1268.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 The Structure of High School Academic and Pre-engineering Curricula: MathematicsAbstractOur curriculum content analysis examines how the pre-engineering curriculum Project Lead TheWay as compared to the academic curricula focus high school students’ understanding ofmathematics that would prepare them for

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Successful K-12 Programs for Girls & Minorities

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Tolley, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Michael Phillips, Department of Engineering Technology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Adam Harris

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Engineering Leadership Academy. She also provides oversight for student professional development curriculum and programs, including the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. She is founder and co-chair of the college’s Strategic Planning and Assessment Resource Team and is a key member of the University’s Institutional Effectiveness Oversight Committee. As a founding member of the Academic Affairs Assessment Team, she was instrumental in helping to develop campus-wide tools that enhance the efficiency of data collection and reporting. As co-PI on several projects, including four current NSF projects, Patricia contributes her expertise in the areas of the freshman-year experience

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Engineering in the Elementary School

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology; Augusto Macalalag, Stevens Institute of Technology; Carol Shields, Stevens Institute of Technology; Debra Brockway, Stevens Institute of Technology; Beth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology

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, elementary teachers inNew Jersey are receiving professional development in innovative, research-based, science andengineering curricula; classroom-based technical and pedagogical support; and ongoing coachingand mentoring. Two universities, a science center, and a teacher education institution arecollaborating on delivering project services to schools. The program is strengthening the sciencecontent knowledge of 56 Grade 3-5 teachers in six urban districts in northern New Jersey.Preliminary findings from the pre and post tests of experimental group teachers indicate thatparticipants significantly increased their content knowledge in specific life science topics andconcepts involving the engineering design process. A study between the experimental

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K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Larry Lim, University of Southern California

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AC 2008-893: DEVELOPING YOUNG ENGINEERS – FROM START TO FINISHLarry Lim, University of Southern California Larry Lim, the Director of Pre-College Programs at the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering, has been at USC since 1979. The two most significant programs Lim runs are MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) and Mission Science. Both programs' main mission is to excite young students about science and engineering. Lim also served as director of USC's Minority Engineering Program from 1989-1996. In a related project funded by Hewlett Packard, Lim also worked with all the elementary schools in the USC neighborhood to improve science

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Engineering in the Elementary School

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edmond Saliklis, California Polytechnic State University

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AC 2008-571: ARCH BUILDING FOR KIDS. WHAT DID THEY LEARN? WHATDID WE LEARN?Edmond Saliklis, California Polytechnic State University Page 13.218.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Arch Building for Kids What did they learn? What did we learn?IntroductionThis paper will describe a teaching module that several senior architectural engineering studentsdeveloped as their senior project. The teaching module targeted 5th or 6th grade students with thegoal of creating an engineering outreach program that demonstrated a structural mechanicsconcept in a fun and interesting manner. The purpose of this paper is to describe

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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teac

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Mercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology; Dawna Schultz, Stevens Institute of Technology

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changes inclassroom behavior, which arebeing reported in separate papers.As of January 2008, the EOFNJpartners have providedprofessional development to 1,000K-12 teachers and administratorsfrom 250 school districts andrelated organizations in all of New Middle school teachers designing thermometers from The International Boiling Point Water Project. Jersey’s 21 counties. Through partnerships with school districts, other institutions of higher education and associated engineering