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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 18

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Krista Schumacher, University of St. Thomas; Molly Roche, University of St. Thomas; Esmée Julia Verschoor, Playful Learning Lab; Hannah French; Alyssa Marie Eggersgluss, Playful Learning Lab; MiKyla Jean Harjamaki, Playful Learning Lab; Mary Fagot; Jeff Jalkio, University of St. Thomas; Annmarie Thomas, University of St. Thomas; Collin John Goldbach, Playful Learning Lab; Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas; Abby Bensen, University of St. Thomas

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generation of scientists and engineers with exciting, hands-on learning.Abby Bensen, University of St. Thomas American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Using Music Videos to Inspire Engineering (Evaluation)AbstractThe OK Go Sandbox project is a free resource website for K-12 educators. Launched in Spring2018, the site currently contains 15+ videos and educator guides on topics ranging fromengineering concepts (such as simple machines, sensors, and design process) to teamwork andartistic exploration. The content is created in a collaboration between the band OK Go and thePlayful Learning Lab at the University of St. Thomas, with K-12 educators involved

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Elementary Students: Computational Thinking, Reasoning, and Troubleshooting

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hoda Ehsan, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jessica Rush Leeker, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Gina Navoa Svarovsky, University of Notre Dame

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Paper ID #23718Examining Children’s Engineering Practices During an Engineering Activityin a Designed Learning Setting: A Focus on Troubleshooting (Fundamental)Ms. Hoda Ehsan, Purdue University, West Lafayette Hoda is a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education, Purdue. She received her B.S. in me- chanical engineering in Iran, and obtained her M.S. in Childhood Education and New York teaching certification from City College of New York (CUNY-CCNY). She is now a graduate research assistant on STEM+C project. Her research interests include designing informal setting for engineering learning, and promoting

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Middle School Engineering Education

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Debra Brockway, Educational Testing Service; Kofi James

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Paper ID #21875Effect of Scaffolding in the Assessment of Engineering Practices for MiddleSchool Students (Fundamental)Debra Brockway, Educational Testing Service Ms. Brockway is a Senior Research Associate at Educational Testing Service (ETS) in Princeton, NJ, where she leads and contributes to projects exploring innovative approaches to assessment and integrating the STEM subjects.Mr. Kofi James c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Effect of Scaffolding in the Assessment of Engineering Practices for Middle School Students (Fundamental)Introduction

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NGSS & Engineering Education

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hannah Smith Brooks, University of Texas at Austin; Todd L. Hutner, University of Texas at Austin; Victor Sampson, University of Texas at Austin; Lawrence Chu, University of Texas at Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas at Austin; Stephanie Rivale, University of Texas at Austin; Christina L. Baze, University of Texas at Austin

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Director of the Center for STEM Education Department of Cur- riculum and InstructionMr. Lawrence Chu, University of Texas at Austin Lawrence Chu is a doctoral student at the University of Texas at Austin studying STEM Education. His research interests include engineering integration in secondary science classes, science assessment devel- opment, and educational program evaluation.Dr. Richard H. 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 Mechanical Engineering. He received his BSME from Louisiana State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education in the Formal Classroom

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Kai Jun Chew, Virginia Tech; Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech

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Paper ID #26878Exploring K-12 Teachers’ and School Counselors’ Beliefs about Engineeringin High School: A Case Site in Virginia (Fundamental)Kai Jun Chew, Virginia Tech Kai Jun (KJ) Chew is a PhD student in the Virginia Tech Engineering Education department. In the past, he has been involved in the engineering education field by working with Dr. Sheri Sheppard, engaging in multiple projects, such as ABET accreditation, curriculum redesign and others.Dr. Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech Cheryl Carrico is a part-time faculty Research Scientist for Virginia Tech and owner of Cheryl Carrico Consulting, LLC. Her current

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Professional Development for Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremy Dylan Smith M.S., Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech

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, Virginia Tech Dr. Vinod K. Lohani is a Professor of Engineering Education and also serves as the Director of education and global initiatives at an interdisciplinary research institute called the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS) at Virginia Tech. He is the founding director of an interdisciplinary lab called Learning Enhanced Watershed Assessment System (LEWAS) at VT. He received a Ph.D. in civil engineering from VT. His research interests are in the areas of computer-supported research and learning systems, hydrology, engineering education, and international collaboration. He has served as a PI or co-PI on 16 projects, funded by the National Science Foundation, with a $6.4 million research

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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Nick Lux, Montana State University - Bozeman; Blake Wiehe ; Rebekah J. Hammack, Montana State University - Bozeman; Brock J. LaMeres P.E., Montana State University - Bozeman; Paul Gannon, Montana State University - Bozeman

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Progress)IntroductionThis study examines the experiences of two pre-service teachers (PSTs) as they implement anengineering curriculum in their practicum field experience. Portraiture methodology wasemployed to frame the entire research process, from protocol development and data collectionand analysis to presentation of the findings as an “aesthetic whole”, or final story that capturesthe unique classroom contexts and processes faced by the PSTs [1]. This study is part of a largerproject focused on increasing awareness and preparedness of youth to pursue engineeringcareers. The first portion of the project involved working with elementary pre and in-serviceteachers in rural communities to connect local funds of knowledge (FoK) with

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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Kenechukwu Churchill Mbanisi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Purvi Shah, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gbetonmasse B. Somasse, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Dhvani Gangadia, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Michael A. Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Walter Towner, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Torbjorn S. Bergstrom, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Consumer Affairs, Journal of Marketing Management, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, and Marketing Education Review.Dr. Gbetonmasse B. Somasse, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Gbetonmasse Somasse is a faculty member in the Department of Social Science and Policy Studies at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute where he also directs the Cape Town Project Center. He holds a Ph.D. in economics and a Master in statistics. His research interests are in applied econometrics, development economics, program evaluation, and higher education. In higher education, he is interested in student motivation, experiential learning, and critical reflection to promote active and more intentional learning. Previously, Somasse was a

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 8

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Ibrahim H. Yeter, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University

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Engineering Education in the College of Engineering at Purdue University in 2019-2020 and 2017-2019, respectively. He is an affiliated faculty member of the Centre for Research and Development in Learning (CRADLE) at NTU and is the director of the World MOON (More Ob- servation Of Nature) Project, which has enabled several thousand students and their teachers worldwide to collaborate on aerospace engineering and STEM education-focused activities. He received national and international recognitions including an Early Career Researcher award from European Science Ed- ucation Research Association (ESERA) and a Jhumki Basu Scholar award from National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST). Also, he is one of two

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 11

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J. Jill Rogers, The University of Arizona; Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh, Arizona State University; Jennifer Velez M.Ed., Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University

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photography, in particular he enjoys taking pictures of nature and doors.Jennifer Velez M.Ed., Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University In 2013, Velez joined the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering as a Program Coordinator Senior with the K-12 Engineering Education and Outreach team. Since then, Velez has managed such programs as FIRST LEGO League Robotics, MESA, and the National Summer Transportation Institute. She currently coordinates EPICS High (Engineering Projects in Community Service) to engage high school and mid- dle school students in human-centered engineering projects in their communities. Through this program, Velez works to build partnerships with school districts, industry, and non

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 8

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Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois at Chicago; Jennifer D. Olson, University of Illinois at Chicago; Darrin Collins, University of Illinois at Chicago

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into the structure of science education by “raising engineeringdesign to the same level as scientific inquiry” [1] presents new challenges for science teachers.While teachers generally support higher standards and effective instruction, few have theopportunity to develop their content knowledge and pedagogical skills in ways that translate intoclassroom practice. Summer research experience programs aim to build long-term collaborativepartnerships with STEM teachers by involving them in research and introducing them to themost current developments in engineering and science. Opportunities for high school scienceand pre-engineering teachers to participate in bioengineering research projects providesprofessional development, improved

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew L. Gillen, Virginia Tech; Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech

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conceptual understanding of core engineering principles. Dr. Carrico owns a research and consulting company specializing in research evaluations and industry consulting. Dr. Carrico received her B.S. in chemical engineering from Virginia Tech, Masters of Engineering from North Carolina State University, MBA from King University, and PhD in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. Dr. Carrico is a certified project management professional (PMP) and licensed professional engineer (P.E.).Dr. Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech Dr. Matusovich is an Associate Professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Engineering Education. She has her doctorate in Engineering Education and her strengths include qualitative and mixed methods

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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Merredith D. Portsmore, Tufts University; Jessica Watkins, Vanderbilt University; Rebecca Deborah Swanson, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

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outreach work focuses on creating resources for K-12 educators to support engineering edu- cation in the classroom. She is also the founder of STOMP (stompnetwork.org), LEGOengineering.com (legoengineering.com), and the online Teacher Engineering Education Program (teep.tufts.edu).Jessica Watkins, Vanderbilt UniversityDr. Rebecca Deborah Swanson, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach Dr. Swanson is a postdoctoral research associate studying teacher learning in an online graduate-level engineering education program at Tufts University. Prior to joining the CEEO at Tufts, Dr. Swanson worked on research projects studying professional development of formal and informal science educators, learning through citizen

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 14

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Jake Walker Lewis; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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continues to become more prominent in K-12 education around the countrythrough dedicated courses and integration into other STEM courses (such as science andmathematics). Particularly important in this movement has been Project Lead the Way [7,8] andthe Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) [9,10]. Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a nonprofitorganization focused on integrating STEM-based courses into K-12 education, has been adoptedacross the U.S. including in both public and nonpublic high schools in Colorado. PLTW has threemain pathways at the high school level: computer science, engineering, and biomedical science.Within engineering, PLTW includes problem solving, critical and creative thinking, collaboration,communication, and ethical reasoning

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 8

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Johanna Kristiina Naukkarinen, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology; Kati Maarit Koikkalainen, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology

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Paper ID #29872All-inclusive outreach - A long-term co-operation process between aFinnish mid-sized university and a mid-sized town (Work in Progress)Dr. Johanna Kristiina Naukkarinen, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT Johanna Naukkarinen received her M.Sc. degree in chemical engineering from Helsinki University of Technology in 2001, her D.Sc. (Tech) degree in knowledge management from Tampere University of Technology in 2015, and her professional teacher qualification from Tampere University of Applied sci- ences in 2013. She is currently working as a post-doctoral researcher and project manager with the School

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Robotics

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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S.M. Mizanoor Rahman, New York University; Veena Jayasree Krishnan, New York University; Vikram Kapila, New York University

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experience at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. She is currently pursuing Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. She is serving as a research assistant under an NSF-funded DR K-12 re- search project to promote integration of robotics in middle school science and math education. For her doctoral research, she conducts mechatronics and robotics research in the Mechatronics, Controls, and Robotics Laboratory at NYU.Dr. Vikram Kapila, New York University Vikram Kapila is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering (NYU Tandon), where he directs a Mechatronics, Controls, and Robotics Laboratory, a Research Experience for Teachers Site in

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Engineering Design for Elementary Students

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanda C. Johnston, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Ruben Dario Lopez-Parra, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Kristina Maruyama Tank, Iowa State University; Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Barbara Fagundes, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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,describe and interpret the students in their natural decision making processes with minimaldisruption from the observer. This was important because, as emphasized by [18], meaning islargely determined by the context in which it is situated and therefore if we want to understandmore about students’ decision making while working in pairs during their engagement in aspecific task then it is important for the research to be conducted in this setting through largelyunobtrusive methods.Participants and context This research is part of a larger externally funded project that is focused on examiningCT and engineering thinking for K-2 students within in-school and out-of-school STEM andcomputational thinking (STEM+C) environments. As part of this

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 4

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Katherine Dornian, University of Calgary; Mohammad Moshirpour, University of Calgary; Laleh Behjat P.Eng., University of Calgary

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- Software process - Software quality - Security.In addition to the guidelines for software engineering education, the post-secondary student willbe exposed to the broader engineering curriculum. The Washington Accord Graduate AttributeProfile [13] defines 12 elements that graduates of engineering programs need: - Engineering knowledge - Problem analysis - Design/development of solutions - Investigation - Modern tool usage - The engineer and society - Environment and sustainability - Ethics - Individual and teamwork - Communication - Project management and finance - Life-long learning.While a pre-engineering undergraduate student would not be expected to master these skills tothe extent of a graduate, an

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 12

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Amy Wilson-Lopez, Utah State University; Jorge Americo Acosta Feliz

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fashion designs that were desirable to clients. This skill is relevant to engineering as engineers consider clients’ specifications when planning designs.Later publications from this project expanded this work by elaborating on these findings andexploring other facets of Latinx youths’ funds of knowledge,11 for example, by focusingprimarily on funds of knowledge obtained in the context of workplaces.12Other scholars have offered different frameworks for understanding engineering-related funds ofknowledge. For example, building from Smith and Lucena’s research on first-generation, low-income undergraduate engineering students,13, 14 Verdín et al. created and validated surveymeasures to identify the

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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Elodie Billionniere, Miami Dade College; Lawrence Eric Meyer Jr., Miami Dade College

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capabilities of allthese modern technologies are necessary technical skills.To support this growing demand of cloud skills, Miami Dade College partnered with AmazonWeb Services (AWS), the industry leader in cloud computing solutions, to train high schoolstudents as early cloud adopters and to be well-prepared for the computing/IT workforce oftomorrow. This academic-industry partnership aims to raise cloud literacy in K-12 by offering atwo-week cloud computing bootcamp, Cloud 101, for high school students selected fromtraditionally underrepresented groups, Hispanic and/or African Americans. The bootcamp used acombination of team teaching, online sandbox repetition and experimentation, and project-basedpractice. The AWS materials provided by AWS Academy

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Susan Beth D'Amico, North Carolina State University; Amber L. M. Kendall, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Daniel Gordon Mendiola Bates, North Carolina State University; Whitney N. McCoy, North Carolina State University

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is an ASEE and IEEE Fellow and PAESMEM awardee.Mrs. Susan Beth D’Amico, College of Engineering, NC State University Susan B. D’Amico Coordinator of Engineering K-12 Outreach Extension The Engineering Place College of Engineering NC State University Susan earned a B.S in Industrial Engineering from NC State and has worked in the Telecom and Contract Manufacturing Industries for over 25 years as an Industrial Engineer, Process Engi- neer, Manufacturing Engineer, Project Manager, Business Cost Manager and Program Manager. Inspired by coursework she developed and presented as an engineer, her professional path made a turn towards education by completing coursework for lateral entry teaching. Susan now works for

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Communication in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley R. Strong, Utah State University; Amy Wilson-Lopez, Utah State University

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parking lot. He then led them outside and had them use their map as they walked around the parking lot, noting the symbols and signs the students saw. As Don engaged students in reading the map, he guided their comprehension with questions focused on the problem the students would be addressing in their designs. For example, the discussion below occurred as the teacher led the students to points on the map, directing the discussion towards interpreting the symbols in terms of the engineering project. Don: Point where we are at right now. We are here. Now we are going to walk towards Point B. So let’s walk out to Point B. Okay why is Point D even on here? Why do we have Point D? This is pedestrian traffic flow right? Do we have any places marked

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Bridge Programs Connecting to First-Year Engineering

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanda Simson, The Cooper Union; Laura C. Broughton, City University of New York, Bronx Community; Elizabeth J. Biddinger, City College of the City University of New York

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designed as part of larger project that aims to increase the percentage ofminorities and women that work in sustainable chemical and bioenergy technologies. The projectalso included the design of two college-level classes. This summer bridge course, EST 11,piloted portions of one of these 4-credit courses designed for students at Bronx CommunityCollege. EST 11 was funded through both the College Now program and NSF ATE Project#1601636 - Chemical and BioEnergy Technology for Sustainability (CBETS).Curricular DesignThe program focused on introducing high school students to the fields of Chemistry, ChemicalEngineering and Energy Technology while improving their computer skills, math skills, andpreparing them for college life. The goal was to increase

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Energy & Technology in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meera N. K. Singh, University of Calgary; Krista Francis, University of Calgary; Julia Anna Patricia Sather, University of Calgary; Philip Egberts, University of Calgary

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Science and Engineering Committee. Meera joined the University of Calgary in 2015.Dr. Krista Francis, University of Calgary Krista Francis is an assistant professor and Academic Program Director of the M.Ed. Design-based Learn- ing at Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary. Her research is about systemic approaches for improving K-16 STEM education. Her more recent projects are investigating the intersection of math- ematics, spatial reasoning and coding.Miss Julia Anna Patricia Sather, University of Calgary Julia has been working in Active Living at the University of Calgary since 2008. After graduating from the University of Calgary with a BSc(Kin) in 2010 and BEd in 2013, Julia became the Program

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Vahideh Abdolazimi, Drexel; Jessica S Ward, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Adam K Fontecchio, Drexel University; Jason Henderson, Girard Academic Music Program

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approximately 700 grant proposals, including co-writing, editing and serving as the Program Manager for 9 awarded STEM educa- tion grants totaling more than $14M. She has collaborated with University offices, faculty and staff in the facilitation of recruitment strategies to increase the quality and quantity of undergraduate and graduate enrollment in STEM programs. Ms. Ward now manages the fundraising and grant writing for CAS- TLE and ExPERTS programs, including assisting with hiring and overseeing awarded projects as well as coordinating program evaluation.Dr. Adam K Fontecchio, Drexel University Dr. Adam Fontecchio is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Drexel University, and is the

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Engineering Career Attitudes

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah A. Roller, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Sandra A. Lampley, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Monica Letrece Dillihunt, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Michael P.J. Benfield, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Matthew William Turner, University of Alabama, Huntsville

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Educational Research Association (AERA), Association of Black Psycholo- gist (ABPsi), National Association of Multicultural Education (NAME), American Society of Engineer Education (ASEE) Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), and National Association of Black School Educators (NABSE).Dr. Michael P.J. Benfield, University of Alabama, Huntsville Dr. Michael P.J. Benfield is currently the lead of the STEM Projects Advancing Relevance and Confidence in the Classroom (SPARCC) Laboratory and a Principal Research Engineer within the Systems Manage- ment and Production (SMAP) Research Center at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering and Engineering Management, a

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Best Practices in Research & Assessment Tools for Pre-College Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susheela Shanta, Governor's STEM Academy @ the Burton Center for Arts and Technology - Center for Engineering

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opportunity for students to experience project based learning, but notfully utilized as an opportunity to promote the higher order thinking needed in solving authenticproblems.In the traditional secondary educational classroom, the required core subjects of science andmath are taught separately, and assessed using standards of learning assessments or other domainspecific assessments. Therefore, students with high scores in their science and math assessments,and high levels of proficiency in the competencies measured by the CTE courses, do not developthe interdisciplinary literacy that is necessary for real-world problem solving in situations outsidethe confines of their classrooms. The lack of integration skills needed for interdisciplinaryliteracy

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Communication in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine M. Cunningham, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Gregory John Kelly, Pennsylvania State University ; Natacha Meyer

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, 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

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 4

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Amanda M. Gunning, Mercy College; Meghan E. Marrero, Mercy College; Kristen V. Larson, Mercy College

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professional developmentprogram positioned the importance of the inclusion of engineering content and encouragedteachers to explore community-based, collaborative activities that identified and spoke to societalneeds and social impacts through engineering integration. Data collected from two of the coursesin this project, Enhancing Mathematics with STEM and Engineering in the K-12 Classroom,included participant reflections, focus groups, microteaching lesson plans, and field notes.Through a case study approach and grounded theory analysis, themes of self-efficacy, activelearning supports, and social justice teaching emerged. The following discussion on teachers’engineering and STEM self-efficacy, teachers’ integration of engineering to address

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Middle School Engineering Education

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lawrence Chu, University of Texas at Austin; Victor Sampson, University of Texas at Austin; Todd L. Hutner, University of Texas at Austin; Stephanie Rivale, University of Texas at Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas at Austin; Christina L. Baze, University of Texas at Austin; Hannah Smith Brooks, University of Texas at Austin

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our understanding of how people learn to evaluate and im- prove student learning in college and K-12 engineering classrooms. Her work also focuses on improving access and equity for women and students of color in STEM fields.Dr. Richard H. 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 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 mechanical engineering design and geometry modeling for design