Paper ID #32523Elementary Students Learn How To Engineer Online (RTP)Dr. Stacy S. Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University Stacy Klein-Gardner’s career in P-12 STEM education focuses on increasing interest in and participation by females and URMs and on teacher professional development. She is an Adjunct Professor of Biomedi- cal Engineering at Vanderbilt University where she serves as the co-PI and co-Director of the NSF-funded Engineering For US All (e4usa) project. Dr. Klein-Gardner formerly served as the chair of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Board of Directors’ P12 Commission and the Pre-College
Paper ID #23808The Effectiveness of a Multi-year Engineering EnrichmentDr. Linda Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology LINDA S. HIRSCH is the Assistant Director for Research, Evaluation and Program Operations for the Center for Pre-College programs at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Dr. Hirsch has a degree in educa- tional psychology with a specialty in Educational Statistics and Measurement from the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. She has been involved in all aspects of educational and psychological research for over 20 years. Dr. Hirsch has extensive experience conducting longitudinal research
Paper ID #25482Kindergartners Planning in the Design Process: Drawn Plans and how theyRelate to First Try Design Attempts (Fundamental)Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue Ph.D., Towson University Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Ph.D., is Professor of Science and Engineering Education in the Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences at Towson University. She has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, worked briefly as a process engineer, and taught high school physics and pre-engineering. She has taught engineering and science to children in multiple formal and informal settings. As a K- 8 pre-service teacher educator, she
Paper ID #27387Board 126: Early Career Elementary Teachers’ Evolving Choices for Incor-porating Engineering into Their ClassroomDr. Jessica E S Swenson, University of Michigan Jessica Swenson is a post doctoral research fellow at the University of Michigan. She received her doc- torate and masters from Tufts University in mechanical engineering and STEM education. Her current research involves examining different types of homework problems in undergraduate engineering science courses, flexible classrooms, active learning, responsive teaching, and novice elementary engineering teacher development.Dr. Kristen B Wendell, Tufts
Paper ID #29409Kindergartners’ Engagement in an Epistemic Practice of Engineering:Persisting and Learning from Failure (Fundamental)Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue Ph.D., Towson University Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Ph.D., is Professor of Science and Engineering Education in the Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geosciences at Towson University. She has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, worked briefly as a process engineer, and taught high school physics and pre-engineering. She has taught engineering and science to children in multiple formal and informal settings. As a K- 8 pre-service teacher educator, she
the sciences.Dr. Jean S Larson, Arizona State University Jean Larson, Ph.D., is the Educational Director for the NSF-funded Engineering Research Center for Bio- mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics (CBBG), and Assistant Research Professor in both the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment and the Division of Educational Leadership and Innovation at Arizona State University. She has a Ph.D. in Educational Technology, postgraduate training in Computer Systems Engineering, and many years of experience teaching and developing curriculum in various learning environments. She has taught technology integration and teacher training to undergrad- uate and graduate students at Arizona State University
Paper ID #32691Preservice Teachers Noticing About Discussions to Support Students inRevising their Design Ideas (RTP)Dr. Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Ph.D., is Professor of Science and Engineering Education in the Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences at Towson University. She has integrated engineering into courses for PreK-8 teacher candidates, developed and directed a graduate STEM program for PreK-6 teachers, and partnered with teachers to implement PreK-8 engineering learning experiences. She has authored numerous engineering-focused teacher practitioner articles
Paper ID #32953Preservice Teachers Noticing About Students’ Written Design Performanceand Improvement Ideas (RTP)Dr. Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Ph.D., is Professor of Science and Engineering Education in the Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geosciences at Towson University. She has integrated engineering into courses for PreK-8 teacher candidates, developed and directed a graduate STEM program for PreK-6 teachers, and partnered with teachers to implement PreK-8 engineering learning experiences. She has authored numerous engineering-focused teacher practitioner articles
, especially in under-resourced schools. In 2016 she was a recipient of the U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). http://engineering.tufts.edu/me/people/wendell/Dr. Tejaswini S Dalvi, Univerisity of Massachusetts, Boston c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Elementary Students’ Disciplinary Practices During Integrated Science and Engineering Units (Work In Progress)As the STEM and STEAM movements converge with the incorporation of the Next GenerationScience Standards (NGSS) into state-level standards documents, there is deepened interest incontextualizing science learning experiences within engineering design problems [1], [2].Research conducted
Paper ID #29180Development and Teacher Perceptions of an Avatar-Based Performance Taskfor Elementary Teachers to Practice Post-Testing ArgumentationDiscussions in Engineering Design (RTP)Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue Ph.D., Towson University Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Ph.D., is Professor of Science and Engineering Education in the Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geosciences at Towson University. She has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, worked briefly as a process engineer, and taught high school physics and pre-engineering. She has taught engineering and science to children in multiple formal and informal settings
is currently engaged in multiple research projects that involve multidisciplinary collaborations in the field of engineering, medicine, and education, as well as research on teacher preparation and the conducting of evidence-based interventions in school environments.Dr. Stacy S. Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University Stacy Klein-Gardner’s career in P-12 STEM education focuses on increasing interest in and participation by females and URMs and teacher professional development. She is an Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University where she serves as the co-PI and co-Director of the NSF-funded Engineering For Us All (e4usa) project. Dr. Klein-Gardner formerly served as the chair of the ASEE
-bethke-wendellDr. Chelsea Andrews, Tufts University Chelsea Andrews is a post-doctoral researcher at Tufts University in Engineering Education. She received a B.S. from Texas A&M University in ocean engineering, an S.M. from MIT in civil and environmental engineering, and a PhD from Tufts University in Engineering Education. Her current research includes investigating children’s engagement in engineering design through in-depth case study analysis.Dr. Tejaswini S. Dalvi, University of Massachusetts, BostonChristine M. Kelly American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Assessing elementary students’ engineering design thinking with
Paper ID #34117Accessible Playground Design: A Community-Connected ElementaryEngineering Unit Focused on Designing Accessible Playground EquipmentDr. Tejaswini S. Dalvi, University of Massachusetts, Boston Tej is an Assistant Professor of Science Education and is affiliated with Department of Curriculum and Instruction and Center Of Science and Math In Context. She has a PhD in theoretical physics and has active research in field of elementary science and engineering education.Dr. Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University Kristen Wendell is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Adjunct Associate Professor of
Nanophotonics Lab. Her current research is focused on optoelectronics, fabrication and characterization of pH-dependent liquid crystal platforms with potential applications in nano-imaging systems. She was a Fellow of Drexel’s CASTLE (Center for Advancement of STEM Teaching and Learning Excellence) and developed hands- on activities to teach advance engineering topics to high school students.Jessica S Ward, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.) Jessica S. Ward serves as the Director of Development for the Center for the Advancement of STEM Teaching and Learning Excellence (CASTLE). During her tenure at Drexel University, Ms. Ward has successfully coordinated with multiple faculty members in the submission of
Psychology at George Mason University and I am Chief Education Officer at edMe Learning, a personalized learning company.Dr. Leigh S. McCue, George Mason University Leigh McCue is an Associate Professor in George Mason University’s Department of Mechanical Engi- neering. Dr. McCue received her BSE degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2000 from Princeton University. She earned her graduate degrees from the University of Michigan in Aerospace Engineering (MSE 2001) and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (MSE 2002, PhD 2004).Mr. Dale A. Lumme, American Society of Naval Engineers U.S. Naval Academy B.S. in Naval Engineering. Master of Education, University of West Florida. U.S. Navy Pilot, 1980-2005
Engineering and Mechanics department at Drexel University where she focuses on developing microfabrication and microfluidics tools for biomedical research. She is interested in cell sorting, drug delivery, and engineering education.Jessica S Ward, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.) Jessica S. Ward serves as the Director of Development for the Center for the Advancement of STEM Teaching and Learning Excellence (CASTLE). During her tenure at Drexel University, Ms. Ward has successfully coordinated with multiple faculty members in the submission of 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
-resourced schools. In 2016 she was a recipient of the U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). https://engineering.tufts.edu/me/people/faculty/kristen- bethke-wendellDr. Chelsea Andrews, Tufts University Chelsea Andrews is a post-doctoral researcher at Tufts University and University of Massachusetts-Boston in engineering education. She received a B.S. from Texas A&M University in ocean engineering, an S.M. from MIT in civil and environmental engineering, and a PhD from Tufts University in Engineering Edu- cation. Her current research includes investigating children’s engagement in engineering design through in-depth case study analysis.Dr. Tejaswini S Dalvi, University of
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Adjunct Associate Professor of Education at Tufts University. Her research efforts at at the Center for Engineering Education and Out- reach focus on supporting discourse and design practices during K-12, teacher education, and college- level engineering learning experiences, and increasing access to engineering in the elementary school ex- perience, especially in under-resourced schools. In 2016 she was a recipient of the U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). https://engineering.tufts.edu/me/people/faculty/kristen- bethke-wendellDr. Tejaswini S Dalvi, Univeristy of Massachusetts, Boston c American Society for
Paper ID #31376Using Computer-Generated Concept Maps in the Engineering Design Pro-cessto Improve Physics LearningMr. Michael S Rugh, Texas A&M University Michael S Rugh is a third year PhD student focusing on mathematics education within the Curriculum and Instruction PhD track in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture within the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University. His current focus is on informal STEM education. Within this, he has taught for the past two years at ASSC, the Aggie STEM Summer Camp. He has over 16 presentations and publications and is constantly working on
National Leadership Advisory Board of the StriveTogether Network during its affiliation with the KnowledgeWorks Foundation (Cincinnati). He is currently a Senior Fel- low of the American Leadership Forum (Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter) and is serving on the Executive Committee of its Board of Trustees.Dr. Jean S Larson, Arizona State University Jean Larson, Ph.D., is the Educational Director for the NSF-funded Engineering Research Center for Bio- mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics (CBBG), and Assistant Research Professor in both the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment and the Division of Educational Leadership and Innovation at Arizona State University. She has a Ph.D. in Educational Technology
engineering education.Mr. James M Muscarella, Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Jim Muscarella is a physics and engineering teacher at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. Over the past decade, he has created and developed an engineering program for high school students. Jim holds both a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and a M.S. in Education from Drexel University.Jessica S Ward, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.) Jessica S. Ward serves as the Director of Operations for DragonsTeach and the Program Manager for the Experiential Practices in Education Research and Teaching in STEM (ExPERTS) program. During her tenure at Drexel University, Ms. Ward has successfully coordinated with multiple
Paper ID #27754Three ERCs and a National Network Node: Assessing Engineering Outcomesfor Middle School Students Across a Joint Outreach EventDr. Jean S. Larson, Arizona State University Jean Larson, Ph.D., is the Educational Director for the NSF-funded Engineering Research Center for Bio- mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics (CBBG), and Assistant Research Professor in both the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment and the Division of Educational Leadership and Innovation at Arizona State University. She has a Ph.D. in Educational Technology, postgraduate training in Computer Systems Engineering
school science At Girard Academic Music Program in South Philadelphia since 2008. During his tenure, he has made strides to better student’s interest in science through educational opportunities provided by partnerships with the Gift of Life Donor Program, Dow Chemical, the University of Pennsylvania, the Wistar Institute, and Drexel University’s GK-12 Program. During the 2015-2016 school year, Jared won the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award and the Harold W. Pote ”Behind Every Graduate” Award from Drexel University.Jessica S. Ward, Drexel University Jessica S. Ward serves as the Director of Operations for DragonsTeach and the Program Manager for the Experiential Practices in Education Research and Teaching in
Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). https://engineering.tufts.edu/me/people/faculty/kristen- bethke-wendellNicole Alexandra Batrouny, Tufts University PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at Tufts University. Interests: upper elementary engineering education, integrated science and engineering, collaboration in engineering, decision making in engineer- ing.Dr. Tejaswini S. Dalvi, Univeristy of Massachusetts, Boston c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Elementary Students Navigating the Demands of Giving Engineering Design Peer Feedback (Fundamental) Throughout the design process, practicing engineers seek out feedback on their
Paper ID #26188Impact of Engineering Design-Focused Summer Academy Experience on In-terest Toward STEM Learning and Careers (Evaluation, Diversity)Dr. Kuldeep S. Rawat, Elizabeth City State University KULDEEP S. RAWAT is currently the Dean of Life, Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Technology and Director of Aviation Science program at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU).He has earned an M.S. in Computer Science, 2001, an M.S. in Computer Engineering, 2003; and, a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, 2005, from the Center for Advanced Computer Studies (CACS) at University of Louisiana-Lafayette. He serves as the Site
Paper ID #32965Lessons Learned from Evaluating Three Virtual Research Experiences forTeachers (RET) Programs Using Common Instruments and Protocols(Evaluation)Dr. Jean S. Larson, Arizona State University Jean Larson, Ph.D., is the Educational Director for the NSF-funded Engineering Research Center for Bio- mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics (CBBG), and Assistant Research Professor in both the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment and the Division of Educational Leadership and Innovation at Arizona State University. She has a Ph.D. in Educational Technology, postgraduate training in Computer
EECS in 1987 from MIT. Dr. Gennert’s research interests include robotics, computer vision, and image processing, with ongoing projects in humanoid robotics, robot navigation and guidance, biomedical image processing, and stereo and motion vision. He led WPI teams in the DARPA Robotics Challenge and NASA Space Robotics Challenge and is author or co-author of over 100 papers. His research has been supported by DARPA, NASA, NIH, NSF, and industry. He is a member of Sigma Xi, and a senior member of IEEE and ACM.Dr. Walter Towner, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteDr. Torbjorn S. Bergstrom, Worcester Polytechnic Institute American c Society for Engineering Education
. Kristie S. Gutierrez, Old Dominion University Dr. Gutierrez received her B.S. in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2001, M.Ed. in Secondary Science Education in 2005 from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and Ph.D. in Science Education in 2016 from North Carolina State University. Dr. Gutierrez is currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Science Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Old Dominion University. She teaches elementary science methods and secondary science and mathematics methods courses with emphasis on multicultural education and equity pedagogies. Her research interests include both formal and informal STEM education, with specialization
the Tufts’ Center for Engineering Education and Outreach.Dr. Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University Dr. Stacy Klein-Gardner serves as an Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt Univer- sity. She is the external evaluator for the Engineering For Us All (E4USA) project. She chairs the ASEE P12 Committee and is a Fellow of the society. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Initial Investigation of Effective Teacher Professional Development among Experienced and Non-Experienced Engineering Teachers (Work in Progress)Jennifer Kouo, Medha Dalal, Bruk Berhane, Olushola Emiola, Kemi Ladeji-Osias, Ken Reid, Cheryl
engineering research center, CURENT and an adjunct faculty in the Department of Sociology at UTK. Prior to her academic career, she worked in the media industry including KSPS -Spokane Public Station, KCTS-Seattle Public Television, Seattle Chinese Television Station, Public Television Service, Taipei, Vision Communication Public Relation Company, Taipei. She was also a research scientist at Virginia Tech and lab manager at Washington State University.Prof. Meng Wang, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteDr. Jeffrey BraunsteinMs. Elizabeth S. Herkenham, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Ms. Herkenham is the Education Outreach Director of the School of Engineering at Rensselaer Polytech- nic Institute. Her responsibilities include