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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 14

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René F. Reitsma, Oregon State University; Brian Gordon Hoglund, Oregon State University; Dua Chaker, University of Colorado, Boulder; Andrea Marks, Oregon State University; Michael Soltys, University of Colorado, Boulder

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visuallyexplore their NGSS coverage. Viewing the NGSS and associated curriculum this way facilitatesnavigating the NGSS and can help with assessment of alignments as lacking or anomalous. Modelingthe NGSS as a network also allows for the computation of network metrics to provide insight into corecharacteristics of the network. It also provides for detecting anomalies and unexpected patterns.Introduction: NGSS as a NetworkThe Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) comprises a set of K-12 science and engineeringlearning outcomes, developed by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the AmericanAssociation for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the National Research Council (NRC), andAchieve with the assistance from 26 US states [1]. Released in

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 17

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Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University; Ming Tomayko, Towson University

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Education, 2020 Kindergartners’ Engagement in an Epistemic Practice of Engineering: Persisting and Learning from Failure (Fundamental)IntroductionEspecially but not exclusively motivated by the Next Generation Science Standards, engineeringhas joined more traditional subjects like literacy and mathematics as a part of kindergarteneducation [1]. The inclusion of engineering in kindergarten brings numerable benefits, includingopportunities to apply creativity, learn to work in a team, engage in the hands-on practice ofmaking, explore the designed world, and practice trying and trying again to solve a problem [2,3]. It is the space between trying and trying again that is of interest in this

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 13

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Chelsea J. Andrews, Tufts University; Nicole Alexandra Batrouny, Tufts University; Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University

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Community-Connected ElementaryGeotechnical Engineering Unit (Resource Exchange)Grade level: 3-6 (meets 4th grade engineering and earth and space science standards)Time: 8, 1-hour lessons. Final Design Challenge can also be a stand-alone design taskStandards: All NGSS 3-5-ETS standards are met, see full documentation for science standardsIn the ConnecTions in the Making project, researchers and district partners work to develop andstudy community-connected, integrated science and engineering curriculum units that supportdiverse elementary students’ science and engineering ideas, practices, and attitudes. In the units,students use human-centered design strategies to prototype and share functional solutions to adesign challenge rooted in the students

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 16

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Jacqueline A. Zeiber, New Mexico State University; Tamara Elise Stimatze, New Mexico State University; Patricia A. Sullivan, New Mexico State University; Steven J. Stochaj, New Mexico State University

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ofthis paper focuses on aspects of the evaluation measures that remained consistent across all yearsof program information (see Table 1). Given changes within the scales themselves (e.g.,changing Likert values/descriptions, item wording, and number of items), the analyses describedbelow were conducted using standardized z-scores. Difference scores (post score – pre score)were then calculated as a means of analyzing and interpreting the data. It should also be notedthe evaluation measures were designed by members of the NM PREP team based on the aims ofthe program and guided by research regarding methods for assessing those aims.The goal of the survey was two-fold: (1) obtain an understanding of students’ experience in NMPREP and (2) assess

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 15

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J. Jill Rogers, University of Arizona; Amy Annette Rogers; James C. Baygents, University of Arizona

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” and 53% reported that it made them feel more confident intheir decision to major in engineering. Importantly, almost all respondents who did not report a positiveeffect from their dual credit introduction to engineering course felt neutral about the experience.1. IntroductionPre college engineering programs are on the rise. With the addition of an engineering strand in the2014 Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), high school students are learning more about the workengineers do. Students learn about engineering methods and principles as they use math and science tosolve real world problems; and all this before they attend college [1]. The NGSS national standards guidethe development of state standards and in turn determine how PreK-12

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 15

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Ryan Barlow, Utah State University; Max L. Longhurst, Utah State University; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University

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determines if the professional learning experience helped theteachers to better implement the Framework for K-12 Science Education and the SEEd Standardsin their own STEM classes.IntroductionIn June 2019, the Utah State Board of Education approved the new Utah Science withEngineering Education (SEEd) Standards [1], which came as a result of the Next GenerationScience Standards (NGSS) and the Framework for K-12 Science Education [2]. These standardsinclude the expectation that K-12 science teachers in the state of Utah incorporate engineeringinto their science classes. Studies show that many teachers have struggled to accomplish this [3][4] [5]. There are several possible reasons for these struggles. The results of one study show thatmany science

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 17

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Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas; Karin Brown, University of St. Thomas; Alison Haugh Nowariak, University of St. Thomas; Tami Brass, University of St. Thomas and St. Paul Academy and Summit School; Rebecca Ann Leininger, University of St. Thomas; Annmarie Thomas, University of St. Thomas

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learners of all ages. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Empathy, Engineering and Girls (Fundamental)Women’s participation in engineering remains consistently underrepresented. Mechanicalengineering, the discipline with the highest percentage of engineering graduates, hasapproximately 25,000 graduates per year, with only 10.9% women in the discipline; civilengineering and electrical engineering, which tally the second and third highest numbers ofengineering bachelors degrees, with approximately 12,500 graduates per year each, has 14.8%and 9.4% of all employment apportioned to women [1] [2]. The need for establishing a criticalmass of women and the need to evolve engineering

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 13

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Luciana Debs, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yunfeng Chen, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jiansong Zhang

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research in- terests include team work and collaboration in construction, effective communication in spatial problem solving, and design - field team interaction.Dr. Yunfeng Chen, Purdue University Programs Dr. Yunfeng Chen is an Assistant Professor in the School of Construction Management Technology at Purdue University. She is the founder/director of Construction Animation, Robotics, and Ergonomics (CARE) Lab. Her lab covers research in (1) Building Information Modeling (BIM)/Infrastructure Infor- mation Modeling (IIM); (2) Ergonomics and Human Factors; (3) AR/VR and Game; (4) Automation and AI; (5) Construction and Transportation Safety. She has been awarded one locally funded project from Local Technical

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 15

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Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation and Research Consulting; Suzanne Eyerman, Fairhaven Research and Evaluation; Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University; Michael A. Soltys, University of Colorado, Boulder

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served in the 2018-2019 school year. The intended number of scholars was 8, yet only 6were awarded based on quality of applications. Table 1 below highlights the actual and plannednumber of ambassadors by cohort between 2018 and 2023. Number of Applicants Number of Ambassadors Year Cohort Who completed their Expected (# Selected in application parentheses) 2018-19 1 52 8 (6) 2019-20 2 47

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 13

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Perihan Fidan, Tennessee Tech University; Stephanie L. Wendt, Tennessee Tech University; Jeremy Wendt, Tennessee Tech University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 15

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Duncan Davis, Northeastern University; Matthew Burns; John Sangster P.E., Northeastern University; Constantine Mukasa, Northeastern University; Brian Patrick O'Connell, Northeastern University; Elizabeth Quinn, Northeastern University; Alice Smith; Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Northeastern University

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cutting, computer-aided design (CAD), and innovative project design throughthe lens of sustainability, robotics, manufacturing, and product design. Students are also exposedto discipline-specific engineering design work, field trips to industrial partners, and expert panelsthat showcase various engineering fields.Using student surveys and testimonials, we gathered voluntary feedback from the participantswilling to discuss their experience in the program. The engineering program compares favorablyto other similar programs in the university and received high marks from students in thefollowing categories:1) Enjoyment and recommendation of this program to other students2) Likelihood to apply to Northeastern University3) The academic

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 15

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Meg E. West, Ohio State University; J. Blake Hylton, Ohio Northern University; Patrick James Herak, Ohio State University; Bruce Wellman, Olathe Engineering Academy at Northwest High School; Todd France, Ohio Northern University

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paperpresents the successes and challenges of an engineering professional development program forteachers focused around the use of engineering problem-framing design activities in high schoolscience classrooms. These activities were designed to incorporate the cross-cutting ideaspublished in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and draw on best practices forinstructional design of problem-framing activities from research on design and model-elicitingactivities (MEAs). The professional development (PD) was designed to include the followingresearched-based effective PD key elements: (1) is content focused, (2) incorporates activelearning, (3) supports collaboration, (4) uses models of effective practice, (5) provides coachingand expert support

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 2

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Nicole Alexandra Batrouny, Tufts University; Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University; Chelsea Joy Andrews, Tufts University; Tejaswini S. Dalvi, University of Massachusetts, Boston

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understanding of both the design process and artifact inorder to address the following research questions: 1) At the end of a design project, to what extent and in what ways do individual elementary students of the same design team have shared understandings of their design solution? 2) To what extent are the similarities and differences in their individual understandings influenced by their interactions and the characteristics of the design challenge and learning environment?ContextData for this study come from a large, university-district partnership project to create andimplement curriculum units that integrate science and engineering through design challenges setin the students’ local communities. In this study, we

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 5

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Shramana Ghosh, New York University; Pooneh Sabouri, New York University; Vikram Kapila, New York University

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University Distinguished Teaching Award at NYU. His scholarly activities have included 3 edited books, 9 chapters in edited books, 1 book review, 63 journal articles, and 164 conference pa- pers. He has mentored 1 B.S., 40 M.S., and 5 Ph.D. thesis students; 64 undergraduate research students and 11 undergraduate senior design project teams; over 500 K-12 teachers and 130 high school student researchers; and 18 undergraduate GK-12 Fellows and 59 graduate GK-12 Fellows. Moreover, he di- rects K-12 education, training, mentoring, and outreach programs that enrich the STEM education of over 1,000 students annually. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Examining the Role of LEGO

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 2

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Younkyeong Nam, Pusan National University; Jina Yoon, Pusan National University; Jeanna Wieselmann, Southern Methodist University

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American Society for Engineering Education, 2020Gender Differences in Gifted Elementary Students’ Decision-Makingabout Renewable Energy: Social Relationships, Values, and Authority (RTP)AbstractThis study examines how gender affected gifted elementary students’ engineering-basedargumentative practices and decision-making processes as they selected renewable energy sourcesto support South Korea’s future. Twenty-one gifted elementary science students participated infour steps of the Jigsaw group discussion process: 1) single-gender group discussion beforeinformation was given, 2) single-gender group discussion after information was given, 3) mixed-gender group discussion as a format of expert group discussion, and 4) original single-gendergroup

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 5

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Marialice Mastronardi, University of Texas at Austin; Audrey Boklage, University of Texas at Austin; Risa D. Hartman, University of Texas at Austin, NASCENT Center; Darlene Yañez, University of Texas at Austin, NASCENT Center; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas at Austin

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-management Certificate, Pan American University at Edinburg, TX 1975 Teaching Certification, Pan American University at Edinburg, TX Appointments 09/2018-present RET Master Teacher Coordinator; Special Projects, The University of Texas at Austin; Cockrell School of Engineering, NASCENT Education Research Center 11/1/12-2018 Evaluator, Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin Cockrell School of Engineering, NASCENT Education Research Center 09/1/11-present External evaluator, Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin Sustainable Grid Integration of Distributed and Renewable Resources (IGERT) 09/2003-08/2005 Principal Investigator, College of Natural Sciences, The University of Texas at

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 11

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Joanne Baltazar Vakil, Ohio State University; Paul E. Post, Ohio State University

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@osu.edu post.1@osu.edu AbstractCurrently, technology education continues to be considered an elective area in most states, withthe process of writing and approving these state standards challenging. The inclusion oftechnology education into STEM education has made it even more critical now to assess thecurrent status of technology and engineering education curriculum, implementation, andinclusion of minority populations. This quantitative research revisits a national 2001 status studydescribing technology education programs. Using stratified random sampling of high schooltechnology programs in Ohio, the online survey reassesses enrollment numbers of instructors

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Computing -- Increasing Participation of Women and Underrepresented Minorities

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Laura K. Dillon, Michigan State University; Maureen Doyle, Northern Kentucky University; Linda Ott, Michigan Technological University; Wendy Powley, Queen's University; Andrea E Johnson, Spelman College

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Environment,” co-authored with Dr. Karl Ottenstein. The paper was published in SDE 1, Proceedings of the First ACM SIGSOFT/SIGPLAN Symposium on Practical Software Development Environments, April 23-25, 1984. In addition to teaching at Michigan Tech, Dr. Ott taught advanced software engineering at Siberian State Aerospace University in Krasnoyarsk, Russia as a Fulbright scholar. She also taught Ethical and Social Aspects of Computing at Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai in Zhuhai, China. Dr. Ott is currently Michigan Tech’s lead person in the efforts to increase the number of female undergraduates in computing as a member of NCWIT’s Pacesetters program.Prof. Wendy PowleyDr. Andrea E Johnson, Spelman College Research is

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 16

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Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Northeastern University; Christos Zahopoulos, Northeastern University; Rajini Jesudason, Northeastern University

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clusters, one of which is clean energy. Inone state, this is due in part to the 2008 Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA), whichmandates that greenhouse gases be reduced in the state to 25% below 1990 levels by 2020, and80% by 2050 [1]. To address the growing need for investment in job creation, a privateuniversity, an urban high school, and an industry partner collaborated to create a program forhigh schoolers to instill excitement in this growing field. Specifically, this program addressesthe increasing need for a diverse and highly skilled STEM (Science, Technology, Engineeringand Math) workforce with a focus on Clean Energy. The program was designed to: ● Offer an introductory engineering design course which used project-based learning

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 4

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Kimberly Farnsworth, Arizona State University; Jean S. Larson, Arizona State University

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, real-life projects [1]-[4]. PBL allows learners toengage with complex problems which require them to use and develop problem-solvingstrategies in collaborative groups [5]-[7].Problem-based Learning is also a student-centered approach to learning [6], [8]. In the PBLenvironment, the instructor serves as a guide as opposed to the purveyor of knowledge. Aslearners work together in collaborative groups, the instructor supports and facilitates the learners’knowledge construction through the problem-solving process. This complex learning approach,rooted in solving authentic problems, promotes higher-order thinking skills, cooperativeproblem-solving, and has as its goal the transition of the learner from novice to expert [9]. Theliterature tells us

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 4

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Emel Cevik, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Jennifer Whitfield, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University

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engineering design principles,IoT technologies, computer-aided design tools, and additive manufacturing processes. The teachersalso received training on how to develop lesson plans that incorporate the engineering content intothe existing school curricula.The research questions in this study were 1) to what extent did the teachers’ participation in the PDworkshops affect their perceptions of engineering and their familiarity with teaching DET; and 2)What are the relations among teachers’ perceptions of engineering, familiarities with teaching theDET, and their students’ attitudes towards the STEM fields? The design of the study was a pre-and post-test survey. A DET survey was administered to the participating teachers before and afterthe PD workshop

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 11

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Sana M. Syed, Saint Louis University; J. Chris Carroll, Saint Louis University; Shannon M. Sipes, Indiana University; Traci Aucoin; Adrienne Enriquez, Oregon GEAR UP; Kelsey Z. Musa, Saint Louis University; Rachel Bultas

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student interest in engineering early and as a result launch them into STEM careers forthe future. While the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)[1] emphasize engineering inK-12 science classes, teaching engineering content is relatively new and different for most K-12math teachers. That lack of familiarity creates a disconnect between societal need and successfulincorporation of engineering in K-12 classrooms. As a result, professional development for mathteachers that introduces engineering and helps them better understand how they can bestincorporate engineering into their curricula is becoming more fundamental. This paper describesthe development of experiential learning modules for middle and high school math classes andtheir use for

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 16

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Katherine Leigh Boice, Georgia Institute of Technology; Christopher J. Cappelli, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jasmine N. Patel, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne A. Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology

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invent after the program. These findings support the limited body of research on studentoutcomes associated with participation in InVenture programs, and offers unique insights intothe outcomes associated with turning a school-based invention education program into a one-week summer program in an out-of-school-time context.IntroductionIn recent decades, invention education programs have been posited as a way to engage studentsin STEM through the hands-on process of designing their own inventions [1]. The K-12InVenture Prize (IP) is an example of one such program, offering a platform for school-basedinvention education designed to be implemented during the academic year [2]. The programoperates in partnership with the Georgia Institute of

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 13

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Chelsea J. Andrews, Tufts University; Nicole Alexandra Batrouny, Tufts University; Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University; Tejaswini S. Dalvi, University of Massachusetts, Boston

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Engineering Education, 2020Reservoir Rescue: A Community-Connected Elementary WaterFiltration Engineering Unit (Resource Exchange)Grade level: 3-6 (meets 5th grade engineering and earth and space science standards)Time: 12, 1-hour lessons. Final Design Challenge can also be a stand-alone design taskStandards: All NGSS 3-5-ETS standards are met, see full documentation for science standardsIn the ConnecTions in the Making project, researchers and district partners work to develop andstudy community-connected, integrated science and engineering curriculum units that supportdiverse elementary students’ science and engineering ideas, practices, and attitudes. In the units,students use human-centered design strategies to prototype and share functional

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 17

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Saira Anwar, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Valarie L. Bogan, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Marla Jane Glover, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Utkuhan Genc, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Lynn A. Bryan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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thelimitations and implications of the study and provided future directions for the research.Introduction Students’ engagement is one of the primarily focused areas in STEM education topromote positive behaviors and a sense of belonging in students [1]. This focus is specificallycrucial in middle and high school students as their engagement can lead to students’ interest inSTEM disciplines and improve their school experiences [2]. Literature supports that studentengagement can raise the achievement levels of students. One way to achieve these higher levelsof engagement is with the use of challenging teaching practices that promote deeper learning instudents. Further, the consistent use of engaging teaching practices can be useful to narrow

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 14

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Krista Schumacher, University of St. Thomas

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  Subjects + Topics  th​ 6​ grade (adaptable for K-MS)  Engineering, Sustainability, Density  Resources  Student Learning Outcomes  ● Rosie Revere, Engineer ​by Andrea Beaty  Next Generation Science Standards:  ● 100 Under $100: One Hundred Tools for Empowering Global  MS-ETS1-1 Engineering Design: Define the criteria and constraints of  Women​ by Betsy Teutsch  a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful  ● The Questioneers (found at questioneers.com)  solution, taking

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 19

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Laurel Johnston, Boise State University; Noah Salzman, Boise State University

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mathematicalmodeling and developing specific content knowledge, and how engineering can provide avaluable context for the application of mathematical modeling.Introduction Mathematical modeling is a critical component of math, science, and engineeringeducation [1]–[7]. Both the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) and theNext Generation Science Standards (NGSS) emphasize the importance of mathematicalmodeling [1]. Mathematical modeling in the classroom helps to develop the critical thinking andmath skills required for engineering [2]. It allows students to “revise their preconceptions and…understand the underlying principle[s] of mathematics” [8] and integrate topics similar toprofessionals in the field [1]. Students are expected to

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 3

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Annmarie Elizabeth Hoch, Tufts University; Karen Miel, Tufts University; Merredith D. Portsmore, Tufts University; Rebecca Deborah Swanson, Tufts University

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result of its inclusionand elevated importance in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) [1]. Within thenascent field of pre-college engineering education, the ways in which elementary engineeringexperiences may support the formation of engineering identities in young children are not wellunderstood [2]. What is known about formative experiences in engineering is that participationtends to be gendered [3], with girls and boys engaging in and reflecting on engineering activitiesin different ways. This paper focuses on identity, as developing a strong engineering identity, orsense of belonging in engineering, is essential to pursuing and persisting in the field.Participation in engineering outreach programs is widely seen as an opportunity

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 3

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Merredith D. Portsmore, Tufts University; Jessica Watkins, Vanderbilt University; Rebecca D. Swanson, Tufts University

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meaningful engineering experiences on their epistemic empathy (FUNDAMENTAL)Introduction & FrameworkTeacher preparation in engineering is a focus for research and practice discussions asengineering becomes more ubiquitous in K-12 (e.g., [1], [2]). A range of work has tackledteacher preparation with respect to engineering content, practices and pedagogy. While standardshave emerged [3], teacher preparation in engineering education is still a nascent and dynamicarea of study. We are particularly interested in the teachers’ own understanding of engineeringdesign practices.Within teacher education, research has attended to characterizations of K-12 teachers’ stancestoward engineering design within their classroom and how teachers’ stances

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Resource Exchange

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Cristián Eduardo Vargas-Ordóñez P.E., Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Andrew James Gray, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Olympics on the Moonschool students will discover how sports arenas, rules, and engineering and earthif the space science Focus grade levels: 6-8 (meets 7th-grade equipment would change and Moon. During the sessions, they learn about the engineering design process, the Olympic standards)vity, velocity, acceleration, and friction. They also use free online design and programming Time: 3 sessions, 1 hour long eachineering conceptions and design skills. These activities could easily be transformed to in- Abstract class or hybrid classroom use. These activities were