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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University; Kristina Maruyama Tank, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Paper ID #9710Nature-Inspired Design: A PictureSTEM Project Curriculum Module (Cur-riculum Exchange)Dr. Tamara J Moore, Purdue University Tamara J. Moore, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Dr. Moore’s research is centered on the integration of STEM concepts in K-12 and higher education mathe- matics, science, and engineering classrooms in order to help students make connections among the STEM disciplines and achieve deep understanding. Her research agenda focuses on defining STEM integration and investigating its power for student learning. She is creating and testing

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Principles of K-12 Engineering Education and Practice

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle E. Jordan , Arizona State University

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students’ peer interaction during collaborative work sessions.Understanding social processes through which young students learn to engage in collaborativeengineering design projects is critical as engineering standards become prevalent in K-12curriculums. The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) require that students not onlyunderstand core concepts and cross-cutting ideas associated with engineering, but also learn toparticipate in engineering practices.1-3 According to the NGSS, engineering practices are highlysocial, requiring collaboration and communication with diverse people for multiple purposes.Although it is well-known that communication plays critical roles in the design process4, 5,systematic studies of children’s peer-to-peer

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Addressing the NGSS, Part 3 of 3: Supporting High School Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rodney L Custer, Black Hills State University; Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Jenny Daugherty, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Paper ID #9403Infusing Engineering Concepts into Science: Findings from a ProfessionalDevelopment Project (Research to Practice)Dr. Rodney L Custer, Black Hills State University Dr. Custer is Provost and V.P. for Academic Affairs at Black Hills State University. He is PI on Project Infuse, a NSF funded project to research an engineering concept-based approach to professional develop- ment in life and physical science at the secondary level.Dr. Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyDr. Jenny Daugherty, Purdue University, West Lafayette Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University; S. Selcen Guzey, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Aran W. Glancy, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Paper ID #9722The EngrTEAMS Project: STEM Integration Curricula for Grades 4-8 (Cur-riculum Exchange)Dr. Tamara J Moore, Purdue University Tamara J. Moore, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Dr. Moore’s research is centered on the integration of STEM concepts in K-12 and higher education mathe- matics, science, and engineering classrooms in order to help students make connections among the STEM disciplines and achieve deep understanding. Her research agenda focuses on defining STEM integration and investigating its power for student learning. She is creating and testing

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Steckel, St. Vrain Valley School District; Patty Ann Quinones, St. Vrain Valley School District; Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder

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at many national and regional educational conferences (ASEE, NSTA, CASE, CoCo STEM Forums). Co-authored: Best Practices in High school and Higher education.Dr. Malinda S Zarske, University of Colorado, BoulderDr. Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder Dr. Daniel Knight is the Program Assessment and Research Associate with the Design Center Colorado in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Science at University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Knight’s duties include assessment, program evaluation, education research, and teambuilding for the Center’s hands-on, industry-sponsored design projects. Dr. Knight’s research interests are in assessment, teamwork, K-12, and engineering

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K-12 Outreach and Out-of-School Time Engineering Programming and Research

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tracey Louise Collins, North Carolina State University; Eric N. Wiebe, North Carolina State University; Pam Van Dyk, Evaluation Resources

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Paper ID #8903MISO (Maximizing the Impact of STEM Outreach Through Data-DrivenDecision-Making): Building and Evaluating a Community of PracticeMs. Tracey Louise Collins, North Carolina State University Tracey Collins is the Project Coordinator for the Maximizing the Impact of STEM Outreach through Data-Driven Decision-Making (MISO) Project, at North Carolina State University. Her responsibilities include implementing activities of the project, coordinating efforts among K-12 science, technology, en- gineering, and mathematics (STEM) outreach programs, and working closely with university enrollment management and data

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua M Coriell, Cyber Innovation Center; Krystal S. Corbett, Cyber Innovation Center

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applying the mathematics concepts318-257-2319 covered. Concluding each unit is a cumulative project that requires the students to apply what they have learned throughout the unit. Tell me more about the activites! An inexhaustive list of activities in the curriculum is listed in Table 1. The table indicates if the project is an introductory, middle, or closing project; to which unit the project corresponds; and a

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Bob Melton, Putnam City Schools; Elizabeth Ann Allan, University of Central Oklahoma; Grant M. Armstrong, University of Central Oklahoma ; James E. Stewart, University of Central Oklahoma; Morshed Khandaker, University of Central Oklahoma

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Paper ID #10585Leading by Example for Engineering Design (LEED) to Meet Next Genera-tion Science Standards in Middle and High School Science and Math ClassesDr. Evan C. Lemley, University of Central OklahomaMr. Bob Melton, Putnam City Schools Bob Melton is the Assessment Coordinator/ STEM Facilitator for Putnam City Schools. Mr. Melton began his career in 1974 at Putnam City West High School, taught at Edmond Memorial High School, and was the Science Curriculum Coordinator for Putnam City Schools from 1993 to 2013. From1999 through 2003 he served as project director of a USDOE program to research the effective- ness of

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Crystal Jean DeJaegher, University of Virginia; Jennifer L. Chiu, University of Virginia

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ScienceStandards incorporate engineering design processes alongside scientific inquiryin K-12 settings2 . Using engineering design as a medium through which to learn relatedSTEM content has shown promise3 yet it may be difficult for precollege instructors toincorporate into their practice because many K-12 teachers and students lack explicitexposure to engineering design. Students who do engage in engineering projects oftenrely on trial-and-error approaches that may or may not connect to deeper conceptualunderstanding, or focus heavily on building structures without engaging in other designprocesses4.Modeling engineering design explicitly can help students develop design fundamentals,much like the principles of cognitive apprenticeship or explicit models

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jean M. Trusedell, Purdue University; Mindy Hart, EPICS

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Paper ID #8624The EPICS Program: Innovative Education for Authentic LearningMrs. Jean M. Trusedell, Purdue University Jean Trusedell is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher with extensive experience working with K-12 Ed- ucators and students. Her current project is working with the EPICS (Engineering Projects in Community Service) at Purdue University to create curriculum that can be used with students throughout the coun- try to integrate best classroom practices with engineering principles. Previously, she was the Science and Technology Coach for MSD of Decatur Township in Indianapolis, IN. Ms. Trusedell is pursuing a

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas; Debra Monson, University of St. Thomas

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informalengineering; learning theory and engineering; lesson planning, assessment and engineering;engineering practices in the K-12 classroom; the influence of engineering and technology onsociety; participant microteaching and curriculum unit development; A Framework for K-12Science Education; and final project discussion.Preliminary FindingsA case study of classroom to practice allows for a preliminary understanding of the coursestrengths and weaknesses. Data was gathered from multiple interventions including reflectionsfrom the summer course, classroom observations while the teachers were teaching in the K-12classroom, teacher interviews, and student interviews. Teacher reflections from the summercourse were studied to identify key understandings and

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Principles of K-12 Engineering Education and Practice

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yosef S. Allam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Alexander Danial Manasseh, Prometheus Education, Inc; Asher Michael Smith; William Miceli, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Shiv D Panjwani; Cierra Sparks; Joseph Anthony Alequin; Joshua Lee Dankson, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Cody David Clarke; Nicholas James Maskiell; Nathalie Vazquez, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Marco Alan Schoener, SENAET

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applications of the design process, curriculum development, and fulfilling the needs of an integrated, multi-disciplinary first-year engineering educational environment through the use of collaborative learn- ing, problem-based and project-based learning, classroom interaction, and multiple representations of concepts.Mr. Alexander Danial Manasseh, Prometheus Education, Inc Alexander Manasseh is a developer of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) les- son plans, presiding over the not-for-profit corporation Prometheus Education, Inc. Alexander develops STEM lesson plans, performs STEM pedagogy research, and tailors STEM technology to the K-16 class- room. Prometheus Education, Inc. facilitates efficacy

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K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design, Part 2 of 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristin M Brevik, The University of North Dakota; Bradley Bowen, North Dakota State University; Frank M. Bowman, University of North Dakota; Kristi Jean, North Dakota State College of Science

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Paper ID #9885You’re Hired! Changing Students’ Attitudes Towards EngineeringKristin M Brevik, The University of North Dakota Kristin Brevik is a graduate student in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of North Dakota. She received her B.S. from Minnesota State University Moorhead in Physics. Her research focus is in STEM education and project design.Dr. Bradley Bowen, North Dakota State University Bradley Bowen is an assistant professor at North Dakota State University. He has a duel appointment with the Teacher Education Department and the Department of Construction Management and Engineering. He

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Diversity in K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amelito G. Enriquez, Canada College; Wenshen Pong, San Francisco State University; Nilgun Melek Ozer, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University; Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University; Nick Patrick Rentsch, San Francisco State University

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engineering through a two-week residential summer camp. The Summer Engineering Instituteprovides participants an insight into the engineering profession and the engineering educationalsystem through a combination of lectures, hands-on laboratory activities, field trips, workshops,panels, and projects. Among the strategies employed in developing the program are emphasizingall the major fields of engineering and the various paths to an engineering career, including therole of community colleges; targeting first generation students and underrepresented minorities;collaborating with high school faculty and staff through a nomination process to identify andselect potential students; collaboration among community college and university faculty indeveloping

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Turner Ralph Swanson, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society; Justin Matthew Collins, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Jill Frey, Sweet Water Foundation; Joey Zocher, Escuela Verde; Matthew J. Traum, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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MSOE’s TRIO Student Support Services program. He is developing a liquid-nitrogen-fueled vehicle with a group of fellow undergraduates for his capstone senior design project, and he is co-founder of Milwaukee Cryonetic Motors, Inc. a sustainable transportation start-up company working to commercialize this novel vehicle technology.Mr. Justin Matthew Collins, Milwaukee School of Engineering Justin Collins is a junior in the mechanical engineering program at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). He has distinguished himself both as a scholar and as a member of the student community through his classroom performance and involvement in extracurricular activities. Justin has been on the Dean’s List with High Honors

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Gender Perceptions and Girls in K-12 Engineering and Computer Science

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily Ann Marasco, University of Calgary; Laleh Behjat P.Eng., University of Calgary

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, engineering design techniques can change student perceptionsof gender within STEM fields. We designed a series of creative projects that combine mandated science, mathematics,technology, English, social studies, physical education and fine arts courses with basic electricalengineering concepts. These projects were led across five schools by one of the femaleresearchers6. Over 350 local grade 5 students participated in the projects. Impressions held bystudents towards STEM were measured through quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews,both before and after the completion of the projects. These results are summarized in Table I.Table 1: Comparison of student percentages who responded “agree” or “strongly agree”Survey Question

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K-12 and Pre-college Engineering: Research on Teachers' Perceptions, Attitudes and Impacts of Teacher PD

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Louis S. Nadelson PhD, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University

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of theproject on the culture of the school, the nature of interactions between teachers, and future directions forSTEM related professional development particularly associated with engineering. To do this, wedeveloped an interview protocol and contacted the principals in each of the six schools and scheduledtime to talk with these school leaders.The responses of principals revealed numerous effects associated with the whole-school approach toimplementing inquiry-based learning of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)subjects using BrickLabs™ as a teaching tool. Positive effects were noted concerning increased studentengagement, enhanced parent interactions and the principals expressed appreciation for the project and

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Addressing the NGSS, Part 3 of 3: Supporting High School Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Jenny Daugherty, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rodney L Custer, Black Hills State University

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Paper ID #9396Using Innovation Configuration Mapping for the Implementation of Engi-neering Infused Science Lessons (research to practice)Dr. Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyDr. Jenny Daugherty, Purdue University, West Lafayette Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation at Purdue UniversityDr. Rodney L Custer, Black Hills State University Dr. Custer is Provost and V.P. for Academic Affairs at Black Hills State University. He is PI on Project Infuse, a NSF funded project to research an engineering concept-based approach to professional develop- ment in life and

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K-12 Outreach and Out-of-School Time Engineering Programming and Research

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Reed Campbell, Robert Morris University; Sarah Marie Riordan, Robert Morris University; Stephanie Abbott; Sarah Mukui Mutunga, Robert Morris University

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into PGSSincludes a full scholarship to cover tuition, room and board. The program has faculty comprisedfrom several local universities, with most representing the host university. College students arehired for the dual rule of teaching assistants and counselors, with one or two designated asresidence life directors to manage the dormitory, social events, and non-academic issues. Classes are held Monday through Friday starting at 8am, with core classes for 4 hours.After lunch is a period reserved for electives and guest speakers followed by a three hour blockfor team project or lab. After dinner, two hours are available for electives to meet but all classesare done by 8:30 PM. There is a social activity in the dorm every night around 9

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K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design, Part 1 of 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sara Hahler, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal S. Corbett, Cyber Innovation Center

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which includes writing assignments, classroom debates, and student presentations.Beyond concrete skills, the curriculum also aims for students to improve upon soft skills andhigher order thinking as well as creativity; this aspect of the curriculum meshes well with thestandards for mathematical practice that should occur at every grade level. For example, theopening project of the AMES curriculum that introduces the Cartesian coordinate systeminvolves students guiding a peer to a certain spot in the class using only verbal instructions.Unless the student giving directions is very specific, the student following the instructions mayend up in a completely different position than the directing student intended. The resulting affecton the students

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Addressing the NGSS, Part 2 of 3: Supporting K-12 Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections, Part 2 of 3

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mounir Ben Ghalia, The University of Texas, Pan American; Hasina Huq, University of Texas, Pan American

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Paper ID #9317Developing Engineering Content for K-12 STEM Classrooms by Providing aHands-On Engineering Design Experience for Teachers: A Case StudyDr. Mounir Ben Ghalia, The University of Texas-Pan American Dr. Mounir Ben Ghalia is a Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at the University of Texas- Pan American. He is the principal investigator and the director of the Research Experiences for Teachers in Emerging and Novel Engineering Technologies (RET-ENET) in the Rio Grande Valley project which is funded by the National Science Foundation. His current research interests focus on cooperative multiple mobile

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K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Curriculum and Programming Resources, Part 1 of 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pamalee A. Brady, California Polytechnic State University; James B. Guthrie, California Polytechnic State University

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Paper ID #9051Building Engineering Interest and Sandcastles through Collaborative Instruc-tional DesignDr. Pamalee A. Brady, California Polytechnic State UniversityMr. James B Guthrie P.E., California Polytechnic State University Page 24.244.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Building Engineering Interest and Sandcastles through Collaborative Instructional Design (Works in Progress)AbstractA collaborative research project between students and faculty in the California Polytechnic

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James F. Groves, University of Virginia; Leigh R. Abts, University of Maryland, College Park; Gail Lynn Goldberg

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increasing U.S. emphasis upon science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)education, many primary and secondary schools would like to add engineering to their curricula.1These schools are challenged though, because engineering education credentialing pathways forteachers are, at present, largely nonexistent, and K-12 engineering curricula are actively beingdefined, debated, and considered for implementation.2, 3 Still, recent years have witnessed astrong upsurge in discussion and activity around these challenges, and efforts are underway to:  Provide teacher training (e.g., The Infinity Project, Project Lead the Way),  Define K-12 engineering curricula and standards (e.g., Engineering is Elementary, Engineering by Design

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Addressing the NGSS, Part 3 of 3: Supporting High School Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Jill Rogers, University of Arizona; Beau R. Vezino, University of Arizona; James C. Baygents, University of Arizona; Jeffrey B. Goldberg, University of Arizona

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of Teaching and Teacher Education. His focus is engineering and science education. Beau currently teaches the science methods course for pre-service teachers and works on several research projects related to STEM education. Beau has worked to develop K-12 engineering curriculum, co-taught master’s level STEM education courses, and developed/directed an after school engineering and robotics program. He is a member of the National Science Teachers Association, American Society of Engineering Education, National Association for Research in Science Teaching, and American Society for Mechanical Engineers. Beau is certified teacher with five years of experience title one school in Phoenix, Arizona. He holds a Master’s

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Daney, Downingtown Area School District & Villanova University; Aaron P. Wemhoff, Villanova University; Gerard F. Jones, Villanova University

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University. He earned his PhD from UC Berkeley in 2004, and he previously worked as a staff engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.Dr. Gerard F. Jones, Villanova University Following a several year period as a project engineer for Mobil Oil Corporation in Paulsboro, New Jersey, Jerry Jones joined the University of Pennsylvania, receiving his MS in 1975 and PhD in 1981. Jones was a technical staff member with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in New Mexico until 1987. His research activities included experiments, analysis, and simulations on thermal systems, including solar and geothermal energy conversion. He consulted with LANL on a wide array of technical topics from 1990 until 2006. Jones joined the

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krystal S. Corbett, Cyber Innovation Center; Joshua M Coriell, Cyber Innovation Center

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(Curriculum Exchange) Course Summary STEM: Explore, Discover, Apply (STEM EDA) is a three course elective sequence for middle school grades 6-8. The curriculum is based on a modular approach; and students spend three weeks on one of the design projects before progressing to the next module. The engineering design process (EDP) guides the students through the design and implementation of the projects and concepts. In addition to

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Lam, California State University, Bakersfield; Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield; Hani Mehrpouyan P.E., California State University, Bakersfield; Ronald Hughes, CSUB STEM Affinity Group

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currently the Project Director of CSUB’s US Department of Education Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) grant (P120A110050). He is also the co-PI of NSF Federal Cyber Service grant (NSF-DUE1241636).Dr. Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield Melissa Danforth is an Associate Professor and the Interim Chair of the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at CSUB. Dr. Danforth is the PI for a NSF Federal Cyber Service grant (NSF-DUE1241636) to create models for information assurance education and outreach. Dr. Danforth is the acting Project Director for a U.S. Department of Education grant (P031S100081) to create engineering pathways for students in

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Addressing the NGSS, Part 1 of 3: Supporting K-8 Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary McCormick, Tufts University; Kristen B. Wendell, University of Massachusetts Boston; Brian Patrick O'Connell, Tufts University

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engineering. A National ScienceFoundation supported project at Tufts University’s Center for Engineering Education andOutreach aims to provide this support to elementary teachers as they learn to develop andimplement integrated engineering and literacy (IEL) activities in their classrooms. As part of theongoing professional development (PD) for this project, participating teachers discussinstructional practices for creating and implementing literature-based engineering activities intheir classrooms. These instructional practices involve attending to student reasoning andfostering student engagement in engineering areas of problem scoping, conceptual planning, andrealizing and testing design ideas.This qualitative research study focuses on elementary

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Addressing the NGSS, Part 1 of 3: Supporting K-8 Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Education at Purdue University. In 2011, she received a NSF CAREER award, which examines how engineering students approach innovation. She is also a NAE/CASEE New Faculty Fellow. Purzer conducts research on aspects of design education such as innovativeness and information literacy. Page 24.1155.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014Teachers’ Attempts Assessing Middle SchoolEngineering Design WorkAbstractEngineering has made its way into many K-12 classrooms over the past ten years. Teachers areasked to teach engineering through engaging engineering design projects with little

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Diversity in K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica M. Scolnic, Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Kathleen Spencer, Tufts University; Merredith D. Portsmore, Tufts University

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Research Associate at the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach at Tufts University. Her area of expertise is reading and writing instruction, particularly in the content areas and in project-based learning contexts. Her current research focuses on the effects of text-based engineering units on reading comprehension and oral argumentation. She is particularly interested in how interactive, hand-on learning environments can support literacy development among students with reading disabilities.Dr. Merredith D Portsmore, Tufts University Page 24.1358.1 c American Society for