Schuhmann, Jr. Professor of Materials Engineering, and Environ- mental and Ecological Engineering (courtesy) at Purdue University, West Lafayette. Her research areas include: • developing innovative processing strategies and technologies for next-generation microelec- tronics, solar cells, and flexible electronics, • integrating sustainability in the design of new electronic materials, processes, and products. • predicting the reliability of-free solder interconnects, particularly for high performance, military, and aerospace electronic systems, • identifying and implementing strategies to move R&D into manufacturing and commercialization, using roadmapping, techno-economic analysis, and formation of self-assembling
c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 What Factors Influence the Interest of Male and Female Students in STEM (Evaluation)IntroductionTo strengthen our innovation and economy, a focus on STEM (Science Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics) is critical [1]. In the past five years, STEM field occupationshave grown by 10.5%, while non-STEM fields have grown by only 5.2% [2]. Although morejobs are being created in STEM fields, and with the need for more innovation in STEM, there isa lack of people entering the STEM workforce after high school. Few secondary educationstudents are interested in the STEM disciplines [3].The percentage of women in STEM fields in the United States is very small with
Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (Fundamental)IntroductionIn spite of efforts to diversify the engineering workforce, the profession remains largelydominated by White, male engineers [1]. Better approaches are needed to attract and retainunderrepresented groups to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers,such as engineering.One literacy-based approach that has been shown to provide effective instruction for K-12students generally, and students from underrepresented groups specifically, is DisciplinaryLiteracy Instruction (DLI). DLI utilizes knowledge of the ways advanced practitioners read,interpret, and generate discipline-specific content in their professional environment to apprenticestudents
Paper ID #33620Olympics on the Moon: A Challenge for Engineering Design o˜Mr. Cristi´ n Eduardo Vargas Ord´ nez P.E., Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) a o˜ Cristi´ n Vargas-Ord´ nez is a Colombian graduate student and research assistant in Engineering Educa- a tion at Purdue University. He is a Master in Education from the University of Los Andes in Colombia, a Master in Science, Technology, and Society from the National University of Quilmes in Argentina, and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of America in Colombia. As
Engineering Program, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 2 School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907Introduction Historically, a significant portion of elementary and middle school educators’ pre-serviceeducation has been dedicated to developing students’ reading and writing skills, with some focuson mathematics and only basic coursework for teaching fundamental sciences. In recent years,many education programs have placed a heavier emphasis on math and science, and some nowoffer specializations within the bachelor’s program for teaching these subjects. However,coursework related to engineering and technology remains limited. With the introduction of the Next Generation Science
counselor and outdoor adventure trip leader. He holds an M.Ed in Education Research from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.Joelle Clark, Northern Arizona University Joelle Clark is Principal Investigator of PLANETS (Planetary Learning that Advances the Nexus of En- gineering, Technology, and Science), a NASA-funded cooperative agreement (NNX16AC53A) with the Center for Science Teaching and Learning, Northern Arizona University where she also serves as the Associate Director for Professional Development Programs.Dr. Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston Dr. Christine Cunningham is an educational researcher who works to make engineering and science more relevant, accessible, and understandable
also leads the University’s STEPS (Science, Technology, and Engineering Preview Summer) Program, developing the curriculum, leading the staff, and working as the primary researcher.Dr. AnnMarie Thomas, University of St. Thomas AnnMarie Thomas is a professor in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas where she is the director of the UST Center for Engineering Education. Her research group, the Playful Learning Lab, focuses on engineering and design education for learners of all ages.Dr. Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas Dr. Besser, PE, ENV SP, holds a PhD in education and MS and BS in civil engineering. Currently, she is chair of civil engineering and the director of the Center for
Mahmoud, Wartburg College Murad is an Assistant Professor at the Engineering Science Department at Wartburg College. He has a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Utah State University. Research interests include recruitment into STEM, diversity in STEM as well pedagogy and instruction.Prof. Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University - Engineering Education Kurt Becker is the current director for the Center for Engineering Education Research (CEER) which examines innovative and effective engineering education practices as well as classroom technologies that advance learning and teaching in engineering. He is also working on National Science Foundation (NSF) funded projects exploring engineering design thinking. His areas
involves water and wastewater, she has strong interests in engineering education research, teacher professional development, and secondary STEM education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 SISTEM: Increasing High School Students’ Engineering Career Awareness (Evaluation, Diversity)AbstractStudent Interactions with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (SISTEM) is a programdesigned to make high school students aware of the variety of careers in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Furthermore, the SISTEM program sought to increaseexcitement and interest in STEM fields. Four sessions of SISTEM were conducted in 2016-2018with over 130 high
may not have a lot of discretionary time to devoteto formal out-of-school STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) programs,which foster the subsequent pursuit of STEM careers.1 Moreover, working youth may not haveextra disposable income to devote to many STEM activities such as attendance at sciencemuseums or the purchase of STEM magazines and materials, which also foster the pursuit ofSTEM careers.2, 3 High school students’ workplaces may thus be promising sites for fosteringequitable STEM learning because they are sites inhabited by many youth who do not have thesame access to formal STEM learning opportunities as youth from more affluent families.The purpose of this study was to identify the types of engineering-related
Paper ID #21953Determining the Engineering Knowledge Dimension: What all High SchoolStudents Should Know to be Engineering Literate (Fundamental)Dr. Tanner J. Huffman, College of New Jersey Tanner Huffman is an assistant professor in the Department of Integrative STEM Education, School of En- gineering at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). Before joining the faculty at TCNJ, Dr. Huffman was the Director of Research, Assessment and Special Projects at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA). While at ITEEA, he secured funding from the National Science Foun- dation, the Kuwait Foundation for
that improve STEM education with a particular focus on teaching science with geospatial technologies. She is currently researching best practices for facilitator development models as well as out-of-school time educator needs.Haylee Nichole Archer, Northern Arizona University University of North Dakota, Physics, B.S., 2017 Northern Arizona University, Teaching Science, M.A., 2017-PresentDr. Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston Dr. Christine Cunningham is an educational researcher who works to make engineering and science more relevant, accessible, and understandable, especially for underserved and underrepresented populations. A vice president at the Museum of Science, Boston since 2003, she founded
believed to be accessible to a population with limitedengineering training. Both authors had engineering training and engineering education expertise, Social: often team-based; develops through X X X client, peer, and colleague feedback and insightthe first author also had career experience in engineering. The questions were designed to beauthentic enough that engineers with expert knowledge relevant to the scenarios may have space Interdisciplinary: science, technology, and X X
school students maintained by the MassachusettsInstitute of Technology (MIT) Office of Engineering Outreach Programs includes 14 free or low-cost science and engineering summer programs, 15 programs with tuition/fees under $1,000, and11 more-extensive programs with tuition/fees greater than $1,000 [2]. Common goals for manyof these camps include: introducing students to engineering as a possible career path; engagingstudents in collaborative, problem-based learning assignments that integrate mathematics,science, and engineering; and providing examples of how engineers engage in engineeringdesign to solve problems [3]–[6]. Some programs choose to specifically target women as anunderrepresented minority in engineering, such as the New Jersey
Paper ID #32818I Am STEM, an Engineering Lesson Library for PK-5 EducatorsDr. Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Katherine C. Chen is the Executive Director of the STEM Education Center at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Her degrees in Materials Science and Engineering are from Michigan State University and MIT. Her research interests include pre-college engineering education, teacher education, and equity in education.Dr. Mia Dubosarsky, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Mia Dubosarsky has been a science and STEM educator for more than 20 years. Her experience in- cludes founding and
retention and motivation, the dynamics of cross-disciplinary collaboration in both academic and industry design environments, and gender and identity in engineering.Dr. Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Jacob Grohs is an Assistant Professor in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech with Affiliate Faculty status in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics and the Learning Sciences and Technologies at Virginia Tech. He holds degrees in Engineering Mechanics (BS, MS) and in Educational Psychology (MAEd, PhD).Dr. Liesl M Baum, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Liesl Baum is the Associate Director for Professional Development at the Center for Excellence in Teaching and
Paper ID #25986Creation of an Engineering Epistemic Frame for K-12 Students (Fundamen-tal)Dr. Tamecia R. Jones, North Carolina State University Tamecia Jones is an assistant professor in Technology, Engineering, and Design program of the STEM Education Department at North Carolina State University College of Education with a research focus on K-12 engineering education, assessment, and informal and formal learning environments. She is a graduate of Johns Hopkins, Stanford, and Purdue University. Originally trained as a biomedical engineer, she spent years in the middle school classroom, teaching math and science, and
State University scientists, engineers, and graduate students to develop and deliver professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers. Gabe’s primary focus of work is creating professional development opportunities for elementary teachers related to STEM education. Gabe has extensive experience in public education having taught for 16 years in the classroom. During this time he taught math and science classes in grades 4, 5, and 6 as well as teaching middle school technology courses for grades 6-8. He also has taught all subjects in an inclusion classroom for several years. Gabe facilitated his classroom by engaging his students in an interdisciplinary thematic format as well as using project-based and
/Ecobricks-transforms-plastic- MS-ETS1-3 Engineering Design: Analyze data from tests to waste-to-building-blocks/ determine similarities and differences among several design Materials + Technology solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success. ● Engineering design process visual aid for easy reference Students will be able to… ● A copy of Rosie Revere, Engineer OR Computer and
Brass, St. Paul Academy and Summit School Director of Instructional Technology, St Paul Academy and Summit School K12 Collaboration Liaison, Center for Engineering Education, St. Thomas University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Cross Cutting Concepts in an Informal Engineering Setting (Fundamental)AbstractThe participation gap between men and women in the E - Engineering component of STEMsectors is persistent. This gap may be traced back to several complex issues including perceivedcultural concerns in engineering and young women self-selecting out of engineering career pathsearly in the middle school years [1]. Informal education settings may allow for a countermeasureto the
Paper ID #22256From Toys to Tools: UAVs in Middle-school Engineering Education (RTP)Miss Srinjita Bhaduri, University of Colorado, Boulder Srinjita Bhaduri is a PhD student in Computer and Cognitive Science at University of Colorado Boulder. Her research examines how educational technology can improve student engagement and student learning, often focusing on underserved populations.Katie Van HorneMr. John Daniel Ristvey Jr., UCAR Center for Science Education John Ristvey, M.S., (UCAR, Principal Investigator), is development lead for Engineering Experiences in collaboration with Dr. Tammy Sumner, Srinjita Bhaduri, and Dr
Methods Faculty Apprentice Award in 2014. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Student Perceptions of Engineering Based Upon Participation in a Board Game (RTP)In the past decade the demand for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)professionals has increased significantly [1], thus creating a demand for improved STEMeducation. Often young students are not engaged by science and mathematics in the classroomthrough traditional teaching techniques (i.e. lectures) [2], as their learning styles are not alwaysconsidered. Felder and Silverman [3] summarized the different learning styles which includevisual/auditory, sensory/intuitive, inductive/deductive
, no. 1, pp. 453–462, 2017.[29] S. Y. Yoon, M. Dyehouse, A. M. Lucietto, H. A. Diefes-Dux, and B. M. Capobianco, “The Effects of Integrated Science, Technology, and Engineering Education on Elementary Students’ Knowledge and Identity Development,” Sch. Sci. Math., vol. 114, no. 8, pp. 380–391, 2014.[30] K. A. Douglas, B. P. Mihalec-Adkins, and H. A. Diefes-Dux, “Boys and girls engineering identity development in early elementary before and after hands-on engineering learning classroom experiences,” ASEE Annu. Conf. Expo. Conf. Proc., 2014.[31] B. M. Capobianco, J. H. Yu, and B. F. French, “Effects of Engineering Design-Based Science on Elementary School Science Students’ Engineering Identity Development across
Paper ID #28914Engineering Outreach: Ambassador Girls Empowering Girls in the Field(Evaluation)Dr. Sarah Hug, CERC Dr. Sarah Hug is director of the Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting. Dr. Hug earned her PhD in Educational Psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her research and evaluation efforts focus on learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with a special interest in communities of practice, creativity, and experiences of underrepresented groups in these fields across multiple contexts.Dr. Suzanne Eyerman, Fairhaven Research and Evaluation Suzanne Eyerman, Ph.D. is a researcher
have been critiques regarding the use of designprocess models for teaching in technology education based on its simplicity and misalignmentwith the way design is undertaken in professional practice [17]. For preservice teachers’ who arealso charged with learning how to teach engineering design, research has considered howpreservice teachers may be supported in creating engineering design pedagogy [18], facilitatingstudent-teacher interactions in design experiences [19], [20], and enacting engineering practices[21]. While the literature summarized above enhances our understanding of what the practicesare and what the teaching of the practices is intended to achieve in terms of student outcomes,current work does not characterize other
focuses on the interactions between engineering cultures, student motivation, and their learning experiences. His projects involve the study of student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers, their problem solving processes, and cultural fit. His education includes a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, a M.S. in Bioengineering and Ph.D. in Engineer- ing and Science Education from Clemson University.Dr. Candice Guy-Gayt´an, BSCS Science LearningDr. Joshua Alexander Ellis, Florida International University Dr. Joshua Ellis is an Assistant Professor of Science Education at Florida International University. His scholarly interests include facilitating the promotion of
First Year Experiential Education and Learning. Through this position, he develops and implements the curriculum for USF’s Foundations of Engineering Lab course. He is also the Principle Investigator for Bulls Engineering Youth Experience (Bulls-EYE Mentoring) a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math based outreach program that uses undergraduate students to mentor middle school youth.Mrs. Ahmirah Samayah Muhammad, BullsEYE Head Program Coordinator Undergraduate engineering student at the University of South Florida. Mentor, President, Program Coor- dinator, and Head Program Coordinator over 3 consecutive years for the Bulls Engineering Youth Expe- rience under the guide and leadership of Dr. Johnathan Gaines
, elementary, and middle school curriculum and teacher professional development. Her recent book, Engineering in Elementary STEM Education, describes what she has learned. Cunningham has previously served as director of en- gineering education research at the Tufts University Center for Engineering Educational Outreach, where her work focused on integrating engineering with science, technology, and math in professional devel- opment for K-12 teachers. She also directed the Women’s Experiences in College Engineering (WECE) project, the first national, longitudinal, large-scale study of the factors that support young women pursu- ing engineering degrees. At Cornell University, where she began her career, she created
initiative. Apart from developing the educational program in engineering design and innovation (Major IDI), the DILAB partners with forward thinking organizations to assess real life ill-defined issues. Past personal experiences involve work in industry and for consultancies such as Procorp Santiago, Cooper San Francisco and Continuum Milan. On the other hand Constanza is an entrepreneur in medical devices where she is continuously working in the detection of opportunities for innovation and development of new technologies. Her research work is focused mainly in the area of bio design, engineering-design education and design anthropology methods. ˜Sr. Juli´an Inaki ˜ DILAB UC - School of Engineering PUC
commotion:” Re-imagining Urban Elementary Students’ Participation in Engineering Design Practices. International Journal of Education in Mathematics Science and Technology, 6(3), 285-301.Appendix A: Interview QuestionsThe following questions were asked in Phase 1 of the individual student interviews. ● Can you please tell me about your design? ● How did you come up with this design? ● Have you ever seen or done anything before that made you think of your solution? ● What do you consider to be good about your design? Why? ○ Follow-up: What things do you like about your design? Why? ● Can you explain how your design solves the problem? ow was your design supposed to