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Pre-College: Perceptions and Attitudes on the Pathway to Engineering (4)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fethiye Ozis P.E., Northern Arizona University; Ali Osman Pektas, www.statprofs.com; Mustafa Akca; Daniel'le April DeVoss, Northern Arizona University

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Paper ID #17643How to Shape Attitudes toward STEM Careers: The Search for the most Im-pactful Extracurricular Clubs (RTP)Dr. Fethiye Ozis, Northern Arizona University Fethiye has been working in CECMEE at Northern Arizona University since 2014. She has received her Ph.D. in environmental engineering from University of Southern California in 2005. Her doctorate work focused on modeling of bio filters for air pollution control. After graduation, she has been involved in K-12 STEM institutions both as a teacher and administrator. Her research interests include biotechnology for environmental issues, engineering education

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily Cayton, North Carolina State University; M. Gail Jones, North Carolina State University

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Paper ID #18875Social Cognitive Career Factors and Students’ Interest in Electronics and En-gineering (Fundamental)Ms. Emily Cayton, North Carolina State University Emily Cayton is a graduate research assistant working with PowerAmerica and pursuing a Ph.D. in Sci- ence Education at North Carolina State University. Emily has taught middle and high school science for 8 years in North Carolina Public Schools.Dr. M. Gail Jones, North Carolina State University M. Gail Jones is Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor of STEM Education at NC State University where she conducts research on teaching and learning in STEM. Jones is

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundamental: K-12 Student Beliefs, Motivation, and Self Efficacy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico

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Paper ID #15404Fundamental Research: Characterizing Underrepresented Students’ Interestin Engineering Careers and Their Teachers’ Beliefs about PracticesDr. Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico Dr. Svihla is an assistant professor of learning sciences at the University of New Mexico. She is par- ticularly interested in how people find and frame problems, and how these activities relate to innovation and creativity. She applies a range of research methods to understand learning in real world, interdisci- plinary and Computer-Supported Collaborative settings. She was selected as a 2014 National Academy of Education

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Addressing the NGSS: Supporting K12 Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy, Engineering Science, Careers, and Technical Pathways

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; Johannes Strobel, University of Missouri

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Education, 2016 Trends in Texas High School Students’ Enrollment in STEM Courses for Career and Technology Education I. IntroductionWhile the demand for motivated students to enter STEM fields is at its highest, high schoolseniors’ interest in and readiness for pursuing these careers have been sluggish1. The largestimpact on STEM entrance is reported to be intent to major in STEM, which is directly affectedby 12th-grade math achievement and exposure to math and science courses. In the context ofTexas, House Bill 5 signifies a major policy shift requiring entering high school students in fall2014 to choose an endorsement, STEM being one of them. Career and Technical Education(CTE

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Addressing the NGSS: Supporting K12 Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy, Engineering Science, Careers, and Technical Pathways

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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S. Jimmy Gandhi, California State University - Northridge; Vidya K Nandikolla, California State University - Northridge; George Youssef, San Diego State University; Peter L. Bishay, California State University - Northridge

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Paper ID #15878Using Career Pathways to Assimilate High School Students into the Engi-neering ProfessionDr. S. Jimmy Gandhi, California State University - Northridge Dr. S. Jimmy Gandhi is an assistant professor at California State University, Northridge. His research interests and the courses he teaches includes Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Innovation & Entrepreneurship,Sustainability as well as research in the field of Engineering Education. He has over 30 conference and journal publications and has brought in over $500K in research grants to The California State University, Northridge.Dr. Vidya K

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Pre-college: Summer Experiences for Students and Teachers (1)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimberlyn Gray, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech.; Stephany Coffman-Wolph, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech.

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Paper ID #18481Evaluation of the Impact of a Summer STEM program on Participant’s Per-ception and Knowledge of STEM Careers (Evaluation)Dr. Kimberlyn Gray, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech. Dr. Kimberlyn Gray is an Assistant Professor at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in the department of Chemical Engineering. She coordinated STEM outreach for the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences.Dr. Stephany Coffman-Wolph, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech. Dr. Stephany Coffman-Wolph is an Assistant Professor in the department of Computer Science and In- formation Systems at West Virginia

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Pre-College: Perceptions and Attitudes on the Pathway to Engineering (2)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Paper ID #18846Impact of Dual Credit Introduction to Engineering Course on Female HighSchool Students’ Self-Efficacy and Decisions to Follow a Career in Engineer-ing (Evaluation)Ms. J. Jill Rogers, University of Arizona J. Jill Rogers is the assistant director for ENGR 102 HS at the University of Arizona. ENGR 102 HS is an AP-type, dual credit college level, introductory engineering course offered to high school students. In 2014, the ENGR 102 HS program won the ASEE best practices in K-12 and University partnerships award. Over the years Rogers has developed K-12 science summer camps, conducted K-12 educational re

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Student-Centered Activities and Maker Spaces in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Holly Jr., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Cole H. Joslyn, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Avneet Hira, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Chanel Beebe, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Paper ID #15195What Do YOU Like to Do?: Exploring Pre-College Students’ Career Aspira-tions and Perceptions of Engineering (Work in progress)Mr. James Holly Jr., Purdue University, West Lafayette James Holly, Jr. is a Ph.D. Student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. He received a B.S. from Tuskegee University and a M.S. from Michigan State University, both in Mechanical Engineer- ing. His research interest is exploring formal and informal K-12 engineering education learning contexts. Specifically, he is interested in how the engineering design process can be used to emphasize the hu- manistic side of

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Pre-College: Teacher Impact on Student Mastery

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Adam Scribner Ed.D., Stevens Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #17630A Comparative Study of Educator Backgrounds and Their Effect on StudentUnderstanding of the Engineering Design Process and Engineering Careers,Utilizing an Underwater Robotics Program (RTP)Dr. J. Adam Scribner Ed.D., Stevens Institute of Technology Manager of STEM Outreach for the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017A Comparative Study of Educator Backgrounds and Their Effect on StudentUnderstanding of the Engineering Design Process and Engineering Careers

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Addressing the NGSS: Supporting K12 Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy, Engineering Science, Careers, and Technical Pathways

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael E. Edley, Drexel University; Stephanie Owens, Science Leadership Academy; Jessica S. Ward, Drexel University; Adam K. Fontecchio, Drexel University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Addressing the NGSS: Supporting K12 Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy, Engineering Science, Careers, and Technical Pathways

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Cafarella, University of Colorado - Boulder; Kevin O'Connor, University of Colorado - Boulder; Jacob (Jenna) McWilliams, University of Colorado - Boulder

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-related field)will be - and indeed, deserves to be - economically successful. According to this perspective, allof this will, in turn, help America's economy as a whole. This interpretation of science andengineering education in terms of its economic function pervades our society and academia farbeyond the NRC and NSTA, as STEM careers and innovations within the field are consideredvital to sustaining the health of our economy. The Next Generation Science Standards addressesthe purpose of science and engineering education and grapple with how to support teachers intheir effort to engage “all students” with these standards.Equity in science and engineering education?In recent decades, there has been significant criticism from academia and popular

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Pre-College: Perceptions and Attitudes on the Pathway to Engineering (3)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos; Laura Rodriguez Amaya, Texas State University; Hiroko Kawaguchi Warshauer, Texas State University; Sara Garcia Torres M.Ed., Texas State University, San Marcos; Erin Scanlon, Texas State University; Michelle Pruett, Texas State University

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students in a Latino communityAbstract Early exposure to engineering and mathematics career opportunities has been indicated toinfluence students’ decisions regarding their academic majors and career goals. This study utilizedmixed methods to analyze how changes in middle school students’ affective characteristics mightbe linked to their future career decision-making after participating in an integrated science,technology, engineering, and mathematics summer camp. As part of the summer camp, rising sixththrough eighth grade students attended a week-long learning experience based on a specificengineering context. Each grade level cohort participated with their same grade peers in a 36-hour,6-day event focused on sparking their interest in

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundemental and Evaluation: Embedded Programs in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ibrahim Halil Yeter, Texas Tech University; Hansel Burley, Texas Tech University; Terrance Denard Youngblood, Texas Tech University; Casey Michael Williams, Texas Tech University

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ranging from $80,000 for mining and mineralengineering to $120,000 for petroleum engineers (Carnevale, Strohl, & Milton, 2009). However,in one ACT study (ACT, 2011) that is consistent with many others, only 25% of high schoolstudents met all the college readiness benchmarks set by the ACT in English, reading, science,and mathematics. While 45% met the mathematics benchmark, only 30% met the readinessbenchmark in science. Consequently, the STEM related workforce gap between the needs of employers andskills of the workforce is in turmoil. The Lemelson-MIT Invention Index that surveysAmerican’s perceptions’ about invention and innovation found that teens and young adults arehighly interested in pursuing STEM careers. However, 34% said

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundemental and Evaluation: Embedded Programs in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Terrance Denard Youngblood, Texas Tech University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Texas Tech University; Casey Michael Williams, Texas Tech University; Hansel Burley, Texas Tech University

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motivating students in the secondarylevels to pursue a STEM-related career.This paper is centered on the efforts of an inquiry-based, STEM educational program that usesthe conception, design, production, and deployment of rockets as a way to teach and improvestudents STEM-related workforce skills. The target population included high school students inone state in the southern region of the United States. Program evaluation data were collected viaa student questionnaire grounded on two theories: Social Career Cognitive Theory (SCCT) andthe Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB).Based on program data collected during the 2014-2015 academic year, this paper will examinethe effectiveness of the program in motivating students to pursue a STEM career, using

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Pre-College: Engineering Undergraduates as Teachers

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marian S. Kennedy, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Michelle Cook, Clemson University; Leigh Martin, Clemson University

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students’ experiences, gauge their expectations for theprogram, document what students learned within the program, and monitor the impact of theinternship experience on their careers. While only a subset of students reported that theydefinitely wanted to teach and were looking into graduate programs in education, other internsstated that they would consider teaching at some point within their careers.IntroductionSince the 1980s, educational researchers have warned of the shortage of highly qualified scienceand math teachers.1 Currently, the demand for qualified science and mathematics teachersoutpaces the supply, especially in high-need schools.2 The response to this warning has beentwo-fold: to enact strategies to retain teachers3 and to recruit

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Pre-college Programs for Women

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paula Ann Monaco, Texas Tech University; Aimee Cloutier, Texas Tech University; Guo Zheng Yew, Texas Tech University; Maeghan Marie Brundrett, Texas Tech University; Dylan Christenson, Texas Tech University; Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University

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Paper ID #16444Design of an Interactive Multidisciplinary Residential Summer Program forRecruitment of High School Females to EngineeringDr. Paula Ann Monaco, Texas Tech University Dr. Paula Monaco, E.I.T., successfully defended her dissertation research Spring 2016 and will begin a career in the water/wastewater reuse treatment. Paula has led multiple outreach summer programs at TTU and provides support to student organizations within the college of engineering. Her technical research focuses include; anti-fouling and scaling RO technology and pharmaceutical and personal care product screening to predict environmental

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Robotics in Pre-K-12 Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fethiye Ozis, Northern Arizona University; Anna Danielle Newley, Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix; Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). He has been volunteering in many education outreach programs including Science Fair and Robotics pro- grams such as First Robotics competitions. Over the past four years, he published several journal papers and presented at national and international conferences. Areas of research interest include science and technology education, STEM, and robotics in science education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 First Round Evaluation of First Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Club: Does it Really Prepare Students for beyond College?AbstractIt is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the shift in careers requiring 21st century

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Pre-college Programs for Women

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, University of Delaware; Laura Meszaros Dearolf, The Perry Initiative ; Amy C Bucha, The Perry Initiative; Lisa L Lattanza MD, University of California San Francisco

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Professional Development Center for Educators, College of Education and HumanDevelopment, University of Delaware, Newark, DE4 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CAIntroduction Over the past twenty five years, the government and industry have called for heavyinvestment in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education anddeveloped an impressive array of classroom and extracurricular programming designed toencourage young people to pursue STEM careers [1,2]. Despite these efforts, the vast majority ofcollege-bound high school students continue to pursue majors outside of engineering and otherSTEM fields [3]. Furthermore, there are high attrition rates – some approaching 50

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Pre-college Programs for Women

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Amy J Moll, Boise State University; Catherine Rose Bates, Institute for STEM & Diversity Initiatives

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: enabling teamwork, having women staff at alllevels, emphasizing a variety of careers creating active/hands-on fun, and providingacademically challenging modules. Thus, from the start, we emphasized community. Wedeployed women staff at all levels – near peers (students enrolled in college), graduate students,women who work in the college, and women who work in the local area as engineers. Weemphasized community building among the cohort. And we embedded undergraduate students inthe camp, using a peer mentoring approach. These peers were paid for their contributions, andslept, ate and participated in activities with the girls, in four teams of about ten each. Note thatalthough the students are paid for their contributions, this is not a significant

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Geoff Knowles, Purdue University; Todd Kelley, Purdue University; Euisuk Sung, Purdue University; Jongseong Choi, Purdue University

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teacher professional development to enhance student learning of STEM contentwhile generating interest in STEM careers (Kelley & Knowles, 2016). TRAILS seeks to increaseSTEM self-efficacy within science and technology teachers and advance students’ learning ofSTEM content at schools in rural settings. TRAILS uses engineering design as a STEM subjectintegrator, providing an authentic learning context to promote 21st century skills, and motivatestudents to pursue STEM careers. The TRAILS model blends scientific inquiry and engineeringdesign to teach common STEM practices and STEM habits of mind. TRAILS leverages the useof innovative tools such as additive manufacturing technology, 3D scanning technology, andparametric modeling software, allowing

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session: Works in Progress

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tameshia Ballard Baldwin, North Carolina State University; Angelitha Daniel, North Carolina State University; Braska Williams Jr, North Carolina State University

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focus is working across the Colleges of Engineering and Education on engineering education related ini- tiatives. She teaches undergraduate courses in the First Year Engineering Program and in the Department of STEM Education. Dr. Baldwin’s research interests include self-efficacy, motivation and persistence of underrepresented populations in STEM and engineering design in K-12.Ms. Angelitha Daniel, North Carolina State UniversityMr. Braska Williams Jr, North Carolina State University 13 years experience in K-12 working for Newport News (VA) Public Schools and 11 years experience at North Carolina State University; managed over $10 million in grants over my career including several NSF grants; extensive work in K-12 with

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Engineering Alignment with Core Curriculum (Physics)

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Camilla Arlina Nix, Drexel University ; Jared Andrew Ruddick, Girard Academic Music Program; Jessica S. Ward, Drexel University; Adam K. Fontecchio, Drexel University

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more than 90 peer-reviewed publications. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Comparing what 8th vs 10th grade students take away from engineering curriculum incorporated into their Physical Science Classroom- (Work in Progress)Background and MotivationEngaging students through hands on activities, projects and inquiry based instruction can be aneffective way to introduce engineering and engineering careers to high school students. Whenstudents investigate and learn about these topics through an extended design project, it couldincrease their overall interest in engineering or science subjects1. The National ScienceFoundation Graduate STEM Fellows in K-12

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Evaluation: Impact of Curriculum for PreK-12 Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer B. Listman, New York University; Vikram Kapila, New York University

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can be evaluated not only for their effect on STEM content learning, but also for 2their effect on student attitudes which can have longer-term effects on student career choice. 3Klopfer described six categories of attitudes relevant to science education goals: attitudestowards science and scientists, attitude towards inquiry, adoption of scientific attitudes likecuriosity and open-mindedness, enjoyment of science learning experiences, interest in scienceapart from learning experiences, and interest in a career in science.The 2000 report of the National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st 4Century, Before it’s Too Late, noted the U.S.’s failure to

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Pre-College: Fundamental Research in Engineering Education (1)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Jill Marshall, University of Texas, Austin; Ara Winter, University of New Mexico, Department of Biology; Yang Liu, University of New Mexico, Department of Organization, Information, and Learning Sciences

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Learning Sciences, University of New Mexico. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Progress toward lofty goals: a meta-synthesis of the state of research on K-12 engineering education (Fundamental)AbstractThis paper synthesizes literature on formal and informal engineering education in K-12 settings.We focus on outcomes related to (1) developing interest and/or identities in engineering,including in (2) engineering careers, (3) recruitment of increased numbers of students, (4)learning and achievement of science, technology, and mathematics content/practices, (5) learningand achievement of engineering content/practices, (6) understanding the nature of engineering,and (7) broadening

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Pre-College: Organizing Instruction Around a Theme

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University; Ikenna Q. Ezealah, Clemson University; Christopher Ciuca, SAE International; Meghan M. Stoyanoff, SAE International

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). Her research and experiences include implementation of digital learning solutions, development of career pathways including educator professional development, and analysis of economic development factors impacting education and workforce development. Kris earned an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction in Education Technology from the University of Florida and also holds business and teaching degrees from Clemson University and the University of South Carolina. Kris has previously worked as a professional corporate trainer, as an instructor at a two-year institution, and as a career and technology education teacher at the high school level. Kris and the CUCWD/CA2VES team aim to develop an exchange which will help

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jumoke Oluwakemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; LaDawn Partlow, Morgan State University

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andreflection to design a helicopter. Participants also received instruction in user interface design forAndroid apps. Engineering students served as classroom assistants and program mentors.Preliminary ResultsThe program was externally evaluated based on participant surveys and six observational visitsto Morgan during the summer program and academic year. The evaluation team developed asurvey that was grade-appropriate and observed program implementation. Surveys weredesigned to address the Research Question: To what extent does participation in the MMMProgram increase students’ 1) attitude about STEM, 2) content knowledge, 3) interest in STEM,4) interest in STEM careers, and 5) interest in attending college? The survey was administered atthe start of

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Pre-college: Summer Experiences for Students and Teachers (1)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afrin Naz, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Mingyu Lu, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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shoes, and 1in the Chemistry Lab they made their own lipsticks and lotions. Also, in the 2016 STEMSummer Academy for Girls employed a large number of female faculty members as instructorsand female university students as the participating girls’ counselors. A new element of the 2016academy was a special session in which female university students shared their own experiencefrom elementary school to an engineering university. They specifically talked about the roles oftheir parents and school teachers in their career choice, involvement of after school science cluband participations in STEM summer camps like ours inspired them to pursue STEM. A range ofinformation related to STEM majors (such as

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundamental: K-12 Student Beliefs, Motivation, and Self Efficacy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer B. Listman, New York University ; Vikram Kapila, New York University

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of the image ofself. Social cognitive career theory4 describes a process of career choice and path framed byBandura’s social cognitive theory. In this context, “career” includes preparatory activities,including choosing a college major. Lent, et al.4 described three social-cognitive factors that cancontribute to career choice: (1) self-efficacy beliefs, (2) outcome expectations, and (3) goalrepresentations. While self-efficacy has not been significantly associated with objectivemeasures of ability,5,6 it has been found to be significantly associated with or predictive of careerand academic field choice and success.7-9 This disassociation between objectively measuredability in a field and likelihood of pursuit of and accomplishments within

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Use of Technology and Tools for K-12 Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James F. Nowak Jr., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Tyler Parker Graf, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Lucas M. Dvorozniak, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Tyler Sterling Brown, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Elizabeth S. Herkenham, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Johnson Samuel, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Paper ID #15409A Biomanufacturing Outreach Module for Middle School Students UsingLego-Based Desktop-Factory Concepts (Evaluation)Mr. James F. Nowak Jr., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute James Nowak is a Graduate Student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (M.S.-Class of 2016) majoring in Mechanical Engineering. His research includes 3-D printing of nano-composite materials and quantifying machining outputs used in clinical dental operations. He is passionate about inspiring local students to pursue engineering careers in advanced manufacturing. James is the recipient of the 2013 Haas Student Manufacturing Award, 2014

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Danielle Newley, Sonoran Schools; Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada; Ezgi Yesilyurt, University of Nevada; Hasan Deniz, University of Nevada

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view, the NGSS appreciates the contributions of other cultures in engineering.Pedagogically, NGSS shows engineering has a potential to be applied to everyday life. Globalperspectives are shown through the NGSS with relevant engineering instruction that maymotivate students to pursue engineering careers 5. Minority students who experience engineeringchallenges at the pre-collegiate level, may see the relevance of science and engineering to theirlives.To improve engineering education in elementary, it is important to examine students’ but alsoteachers’ perceptions of engineering. The Draw An Engineer Test (DAET) is a reliable, widely-used assessment of students’ and teachers’ views of engineering 9, 13, 14, 15. Results of the DAETshow students