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Pre-College: Robotics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda Whipker, The Forge Initiative; Robert A. Mackie, The Forge Initiative; Lynn A. Albers, Campbell University

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third category “On adrive team that was one of many drive teams,” the participant pool available to survey remainslimited and has not progressed beyond collegiate achievements, because the practice of multipledrive teams is relatively new (seven years).Understanding the long term impact of organizing to support multiple drive teams on a singlecompetitive robotics team will inform how future teams may best be configured to provide thebest outcomes to participants.Acknowledgements:The authors would like to thank all FRC Teams who participated in the survey; Chief Delphi forproviding an avenue to post the survey; and FIRST NC for their excellent administration andcoordination of the District and State Events. The authors would also like to thank

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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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J. Chris Carroll, Saint Louis University; Shannon M. Sipes, Indiana University ; Jacob W. Benton, Primoris Services Corporation; Traci Aucoin, GEAR UP; Gloria E. de Zamacona Cervantes, Saint Louis University; Adam O'Neill, Saint Louis University; Sana M. Syed, Saint Louis University

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and high school until they graduate. The paperincludes a summary of the activities from the first program along with best practices and lessonslearned that are supported by qualitative data from a teacher focus group and studentrespondents. Additionally, the paper also provides a description of the second program includingprogram development and plans for more formal assessment. (Note: The engineering outreachprograms are part of the GEAR UP grants. The GEAR UP grants are referred to as “grants” andthe engineering outreach programs are referred to as “programs” throughout the paper.)About GEAR UP Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is acompetitive grant program of the United States Department of

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Outreach in K12 through College Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa Danforth, California State University - Bakersfield; Charles Lam, California State University - Bakersfield; Hani Mehrpouyan P.E., California State University - Bakersfield; Ronald Hughes

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) to create engineering pathways for students in the CSUB service area. She is also the co-PI for an NSF IUSE grant (NSF-DUE1430398) to improve STEM retention and graduation, the Activities Director for a U.S. Department of Education MSEIP grant (P120A110050) to develop an engineering calculus sequence and engineering outreach programs, and the Summer Program Director for another MSEIP grant (P120A140051) to improve pre-calculus and provide research opportunities for first and second year students. Her research interests are focused on network and system security, particularly with respects to protecting mission-critical resources and services. She is also conducting research in applying biological concepts to

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Home, Parents, and Other Out-of-School Issues Related to K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamecia R. Jones, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jean M. Trusedell, EPICS; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Paper ID #16486Measuring the Impact of Service-Learning Projects in Engineering: HighSchool Students’ PerspectivesTamecia R. Jones, Purdue University, West Lafayette Tamecia Jones is currently a doctoral student in the Engineering Education department at Purdue Uni- versity with a research focus on K-12 engineering education, assessment, and informal and formal learn- ing environments. She is a graduate of Johns Hopkins and Stanford University. Originally trained as a biomedical engineer, she spent years in the middle school classroom, teaching math and science, and consulting with nonprofits, museums, and summer

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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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Sharnnia Artis, University of California, Irvine; Gregory N. Washington, University of California, Irvine

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without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction.Engineering Design Process: There are 8 steps in the engineering design process: 1) define theproblem; 2) do background research; 3) specify requirements; 4) brainstorm solutions; 5) choosethe best solution; 6) do development work; 7) build a prototype; and 8) test and redesign.ASPIRE participants go through each step of the design process. During week 1, student teamsare required to define a problem that they can solve with an IOT solution and conductbackground research to create their idea. They also identify design requirements and begin tobrainstorm solutions for their IOT problem. During week 2, student teams choose their bestsolution and design, code, and build their

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leanne Petry, Central State University; Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; M. Suzanne Franco, Wright State University; Brett Doudican, University of Dayton; Ahsan Mian; Raghavan Srinivasan, Wright State University

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advanced manufacturing; silicon micro-fabrication; micro- electromechanical Systems (MEMS); and electronic and MEMS Packaging. He has authored over 85 technical publications, book chapter, and is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Engineering Education, and Phi Kappa Phi. Dr. Mian is a recipient of MSU Presi- dent’s Pure Gold Award (2012), ASEE Multidisciplinary Engineering Division Best Paper Award (ASEE Conference 2011), IMAPS Conference Best Paper Award (1999), and Graduate Research Forum Award (1998). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017

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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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: From Molecules toOrganisms: Structures & Processes, ETS1: Engineering Design, and ETS2: Links AmongEngineering, Technology, Science & Society. The NGSS 8 practices of science and engineeringthat are essential for all students (Appendix F, 2013) were also included. Attention to theengineering design cycle was highlighted several times within the unit. The researchers were tasked to create a standards-based unit that successfully exposedstudents to engineering practices and attitudes with the hope that these students will enter theengineering field as adults. Preparing students to think and act like an engineer is an importantskill set that must be taught. Engineering in high school was noted to provide students with

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Pre-college: Summer Experiences for Students and Teachers (2)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Trina L. Fletcher, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Monique S Ross, Florida International University; Christopher Alexander Carr, National Society of Black Engineers; Brittany Boyd, National Society of Black Engineers

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program to others.The SEEK Mentor post program survey was designed for programmatic purposes not necessarilyfor research purposes. Therefore, the design of the SEEK Mentor survey wasn’t developed with aresearch lens in mind. Particularly, there wasn’t a keen focus on leadership development andhow that impact plays a critical part in the effectiveness of individuals hired to work withstudents. This is very similar to professional development that is designed for K-12 teachers.FUTURE WORKOne particular project recommended for future work consists of comparing classroom mentorsfeedback on site leaders and their level of interest in the program to the students’ perceptions ofclassroom mentors and interest outcomes. For SEEK, each student completes

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacqueline F. Handley, University of Michigan; Elizabeth Birr Moje, University of Michigan; Jerome Peter Lynch, University of Michigan; Katherine A. Flanigan, University of Michigan

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Paper ID #19311Using Modular Technology as a Platform to Study Youth Approaches to En-gineering Practice (Work in Progress)Jacqueline F. Handley, University of Michigan Jacqueline Handley is a graduate student at the University of Michigan, in Science Education. Her back- ground is in Material Science and Engineering, with an emphasis on Biomaterials Design. She is inter- ested in, broadly, how best bridge engineering practice and education. More specifically, she is interested in studying how students and teachers conceptualize and engage with engineering design practices, and how to increase access to engineering.Dr

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Evaluation: Exploring the Impact of Programs & Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Steven Brill, New York University; Colin Hennessy Elliott, New York University; Jennifer B. Listman, New York University ; Catherine E Milne, New York University; Vikram Kapila, New York University

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is a recipient of 2014-2015 University Dis-tinguished Teaching Award at NYU. In 2004, he was selected for a three-year term as a Senior FacultyFellow of NYU Tandon’s Othmer Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies. His scholarly activities have in-cluded 3 edited books, 8 chapters in edited books, 1 book review, 55 journal articles, and 126 conferencepapers. He has mentored 1 B.S., 17 M.S., and 4 Ph.D. thesis students; 31 undergraduate research studentsand 11 undergraduate senior design project teams; over 300 K-12 teachers and 100 high school studentresearchers; and 18 undergraduate GK-12 Fellows and 60 graduate GK-12 Fellows. Moreover, he di-rects K-12 education, training, mentoring, and outreach programs that enrich the STEM education of

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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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Michael A. de Miranda, Colorado State University; Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez, West Virginia University; Paul R. Hernandez, West Virginia University

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biosensorrequire the cooperation of professors and graduate students in biology, chemistry, computerscience, electrical and computer engineering, and mathematics.To mirror the practice of this interdisciplinary research students participating in this study werechallenged to design and test “sensing” related problems of their choice. For example, teams made up of math, anatomy/physiology, and engineering and technology students designed bicycle helmets fitted with sensors to test impact absorption and collect data related to helmet materials and design

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division Evaluation: Exploring the Impact of Summer Programs on K-12 Youth (Part 2)

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guo Zheng Yew, Texas Tech University; Paula Ann Monaco, Texas Tech University; Aimee Cloutier, Texas Tech University; Audra N. Morse P.E., Texas Tech University

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Evaluation of Interactive Multidisciplinary Curricula in a Residential Summer ProgramAbstract Previous studies have indicated that women account for about 18% of the engineeringdegrees awarded in the United States. Consistently low populations of women in engineering areoften attributed to discrimination, the perception that engineering is a masculine domain, and alack of understanding about the roles and responsibilities of an engineer. In order to increaseparticipation of women in engineering, universities develop outreach programs designed to bettereducate students (and the public) about engineering. Programs in the form of informationsessions, seminars or research activities are informative but often are not

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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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Shawna Fletcher, Texas A&M University

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Identity Formation, Research in Science Education, vol. 43, issue 5, p.1979-2007 (October, 2013).17. Schultz, L.A., Barriers for Wilmot High School Female Students not Enrolling in the Mechanical Design Technology Program at Gateway Technical College, Thesis, University of Wisconsin, http://www2.uwstout.edu/content/lib/thesis/2011/2011schultzl.pdf (2011).18. Tully, D., Jacobs, B., Effects of Single-Gender Mathematics Classrooms on Self-Perception of Mathematical Ability and Post-Secondary Engineering Paths: An Australian Case Study, European Journal of Engineering Education, 35:4, 455-467 (2010).19. Wee, S.; Cordova-Wentling, R.M.; Korte, R.F.; Larson, S.M.; Loui, M.C., Why Many Smart Women Leave Engineering: A

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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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program. Other questions not discussed: Please fill in the circle that best describes yourresponse:B I know what a 3D printer is. I know how a 3D printer operates. I understand how to usesoftware to create a 3D design. I understand how to use software to create an app. I know how to worksuccessfully in a team or group. Technology is useful for solving practical problems in life.3) Interest in STEM subjects: Please rate your interest in taking classes in the following subjects inthe future: C Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Design. Responses were collapsed to High(very), Medium (moderate/some) and Low (little/not). Interest increased in STEM subjects,particularly in science and engineering (Figure 2), but not mathematics. The increased

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Pre-College: Organizing Instruction Around a Theme

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brandon G. Morton, Drexel University; Jeff Gregorio, Drexel University; David S. Rosen, Drexel University ; Richard Vallett, Drexel University; Youngmoo Kim, Drexel University, ExCITe Center

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Electrical and Computer Engineering at Drexel University. He received his BSEE from Temple University in 2011, and MSEE from Drexel in 2013. In 2012, he received the NSF-funded GK-12 Fellowship, for which he designed activities for Philadelphia high school students illustrating the connection between the arts and the sciences, to catalyze interest in STEM/STEAM. Jeff currently studies under Dr. Youngmoo Kim in Drexel’s Music Entertainment Technology lab, pursuing research in novel musical interfaces and machine learning applications in music information retrieval.Mr. David S. Rosen, Drexel University David Rosen is a doctoral student in Drexel University’s Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences program. He has an M.S degree

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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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Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego; Heidi A. Tremayne, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute; Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University; James Mallard, UC San Diego

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action to reduce earthquake risk.Dr. Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University Dr. Thalia Anagnos is the Associate Vice President of Graduate and Undergraduate Programs at San Jose State University, where she has taught since 1984. She is a past-president of the Earthquake Engi- neering Research Institute, and from 2009 to 2014 she served as co-Leader of Education, Outreach, and Training (EOT) for the George E. Brown, Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES), a consortium of 14 large-scale earthquake engineering experimental facilities.James Mallard, UC San Diego c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Promoting School Earthquake Safety through a Classroom

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Student Reflection, Self-Perception, Misconceptions, and Uncertainty

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Jackson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Dawn Laux; David Sears; Paul Asunda, Purdue University

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Paper ID #16327Student Self-Perceptions of Design and Creative Thinking (Fundamental)Mr. Andrew Jackson, Purdue University, West Lafayette Andrew Jackson is currently pursuing a PhD in Technology through Purdue’s Polytechnic Institute. His previous middle school teaching experience informs his role as a graduate teaching assistant for TECH 120, an introductory course in design thinking. He recently completed his Master of Science in Technol- ogy Leadership and Innovation from Purdue University with a thesis investigating middle school engi- neering self-efficacy beliefs. His research interests are engineering self

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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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Aimee Cloutier, Texas Tech University; Guo Zheng Yew, Texas Tech University; Siddhartha Gupta, Texas Tech University; C. Kalpani Dissanayake; Paula Ann Monaco, Texas Tech University; Susan A. Mengel, Texas Tech University; Audra N. Morse P.E., Michigan Technological University

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Paper ID #20048Modification and Assessment of a Residential Summer Program for HighSchool Women (Evaluation)Aimee Cloutier, Texas Tech University Aimee Cloutier is a Ph.D. student studying Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University. She earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech in 2012. Her research interests include biomechan- ics, rehabilitation engineering, prosthetic limb design, and STEM education.Mr. Guo Zheng Yew, Texas Tech University Guo Zheng Yew is currently pursuing his doctorate in civil engineering at Texas Tech University with a focus on finite element analysis and glass mechanics. Prior

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Pre-College: Fundamental Research in Engineering Education (2)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Hartman, Walla Walla University; Randy L. Bell, Oregon State University

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science background includes degrees in Botany and Forest Ecology. Dr. Bell’s interest in sharing science with others led him to earn a teaching license and then teach science for six years in a rural high school in Eastern Oregon, where he was recognized as the Oregon Science Teachers Association’s ”New Science Teacher of the Year.” Eventually, Dr. Bell’s interest in educational research and science teacher preparation led him back to graduate school, where he earned the PhD in Science Education in 1999. For the past 16 years, Dr. Bell has been heavily involved in teaching preservice teachers, providing professional development for practicing teachers, and research and development re- lated to teaching and learning

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Pre-College: Working with Teachers to Improve K-12 Engineering Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katey Shirey, University of Maryland, College Park

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practices andscience content to be learned simultaneously by K-12 students (Cunningham, Knight, Carlsen, &Kelly, 2007; National Research Council (U.S.), 2012; NGSS Lead States, 2013). Engineeringdesign can then be a vehicle for learning engineering design and scientific content, emphasizinginterdisciplinary, real-world applications and contexts of science (Douglas, Iversen, &Kalyandurg, 2004). But only 9% high school science teachers feel comfortable teachingengineering (Banilower et al., 2013) so combining engineering with the traditional and reformcontent demands in the NGSS may be difficult for high school science teachers.The NGSS isn’t instructive of curriculum or pedagogy; it doesn’t provide daily objectives, lessonplans, or concrete

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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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Emilie A Siverling, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Elizabeth Suazo-Flores, Purdue University; Corey A Mathis, California State University, Bakersfield; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Kyle Stephen Whipple, University of Minnesota

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Elizabeth Suazo-Flores is a Ph.D. candidate in Mathematics Education at Purdue University. She is a for- mer secondary mathematics teacher graduated from a Chilean university. Elizabeth’s research is centered on mathematics teachers’ knowledge. Currently, she is exploring a middle school mathematics teacher’s practical knowledge using personal experiential research methods.Corey A Mathis, California State University, Bakersfield Corey Mathis is currently an instructor at California State University, Bakersfield for Teacher Education and is completing her tenure as a Ph.D. candidate in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She received her B.S. in biology and her M.E.D. in secondary education from Northern Arizona

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Pre-College: Engineering Undergraduates as Teachers

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ulan Dakeev, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Shah Alam P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Regression Analysis forthe Derivation of Wave Spectrum Formula,” Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Paper Conference, Instituteof Engineers, Bangladesh, 2000. 20. M.S. Alam and M.S Baree, ”Prediction of Rolling Motion of a Shipat Hiron Point of the Bay of Bengal,” Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Fluid Mechanicsand Heat Transfer, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 1999.OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES Dr. Alam has six years research and thirteen years indus-trial experience. He has extensive technical and research intelligence, training and experience in structuralmechanics, mechanical system design for oil & gas industries for more than fifteen years. He has provencapacity for employing Finite Element and classical stress analysis

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Home, Parents, and Other Out-of-School Issues Related to K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Dickens, Arizona State University; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University; Micah Lande, Arizona State University

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learningpractices, for example. Research has shown Makerspaces as sources of multidisciplinarylearning, a blending of communities of practice with formal learning, and finally that the depthof learning is in the making. While the research points to the values of making in general, andspecifically making in museum makerspaces, there seems to be little research on family making,and how museums can encourage family making. This research hopes to bridge both these gapsby studying the importance of family making and its relevance in children's museums.Data has been collected over the last 3 years from the New York and Bay Area flagship MakerFaires with sets of interviews with approximately 32 Young Makers and the parents of YoungMakers. The particular

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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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Bin (brenda) Zhou P.E., Central Connecticut State University; Sharon P Okoye, Connecticut Department of Transportation; Nancy Bryant, CT Department of Transportation

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STEM collegeeducation. These findings have important implications. First, it is imperative to design STEM outreachprograms with engaging activities that help increase participants' knowledge of STEM, becausesuch programs boost students' confidence in their readiness for relatively challenging STEM highereducation that leads to a STEM career. In addition, the CCSU NSTI program receives significantcontributions from female professionals, exposing students to successful female role models. Thispractice is supposed to have positive impacts on female students' pursuit of STEM,13 but more workis needed to cultivate female high school students' interest and persistence in STEM. The followingare respective activities that, in concert with each

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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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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Evaluation: Exploring the Impact of Summer Programs on K-12 Youth (Part 1)

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alison Haugh Nowariak, University of St. Thomas; Olivia Lang, University of St. Thomas ; AnnMarie Polsenberg Thomas, University of St. Thomas; Debra Monson, University of St. Thomas; Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas

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their experience.Summary and “Next STEPS”The reconstruction of the STEPS program was essential to recruit underrepresented students. Thenew format was well received and shows great promise. Key lessons learned in delivering thenew curriculum and key lessons learned in extending the population participating in the informalengineering outreach program will be incorporated in successive offerings of the program. Therevamped 2015 STEPS offering follows a 2014 STEPS offering in which the content anddelivery of STEPS was significantly updated to reflect current pre-college science andengineering education research. Specifically, engineering design, engineering practices,engineering habits of mind, and best practices for engineering career exploration

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Pre-College: Perceptions and Attitudes on the Pathway to Engineering (1)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marcelo Caplan, Columbia College Chicago

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knowledge regardingSTEAM subjects and potential future careers, then, it in necessary, to establish a workinginterpretation of what STEAM education looks like.In the quest to define criteria to what is STEAM education, the Scientists for Tomorrowinitiative explored existing programs with declared intentions to promote STEM or STEAMeducation. At Virginia Tech’s School of Education, Integrative STEM Education isoperationally defined as "the application of technological/engineering design basedpedagogical approaches to intentionally teach content and practices of science andmathematics education concurrently with content and practices of technology/engineeringeducation. Integrative STEM Education is equally applicable at the natural intersections

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Curriculum and Resource Exchange

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sharon Wensel Bowers, Virginia Tech; Jeremy V. Ernst, Virginia Tech; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University

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particular), and efforts in K-12 education can have a positive impact on increasing female interest and persistence in STEM at all grade levels.  Fostering Teamwork o Best Practices: Identifying and employing research informed educational models developed to increase achievement for all students o Classroom Quality: The teacher ensures an effective educational environment by gauging quality indicators o Enhancing Classroom Creativity: Managing inclusive learning environments to enhance classroom creativity by inquiry activities that support unique and independent thought, problem solving, and critical thinking o Implementing

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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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Joni M. Lakin, Auburn University; Mary Lou Ewald, Auburn University; Virginia A. Davis, Auburn University; Paul A. Cobine, Auburn University; Allen L. Landers, Auburn University

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from teachers from mostly low-achieving schools who engaged in aprogram focused on introducing S&E Fairs at their schools. Our research questions included: (1) Do teachers perceive S&E Fairs as effective educational tools? (2) What professional development activities are effective in encouraging S&E Fair implementation? (2) What benefits do teachers perceive from introducing S&E Fairs to their school? (3) What challenges do teachers face in introducing S&E Fairs to their school?Past research on science fairs There is a gap in the literature on the impact of S&E fairs on student achievement,particularly knowledge of scientific methods and research design.6 Yasar and Baker conductedone of the few studies

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Student Reflection, Self-Perception, Misconceptions, and Uncertainty

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joyce Seifried, The College of New Jersey ; Manuel Alejandro Figueroa, The College of New Jersey

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Paper ID #16910Identification of Misconceptions Related to Size and Scale through a Nanotechnology-Based K-12 ActivityMs. Joyce Seifried, The College of New Jersey Joyce Seifried is currently an undergrad at The College of New Jersey in the both the Technological Stud- ies and Special Education Departments anticipating graduating in 2017. Her summer of 2014 research was based on using nanotechnology in the high school classroom by teaching students about hydrophobic and superhydrophobic surfaces as well as using silver nanoparticles as a DNA nucleotide base indicator.Dr. Manuel Alejandro Figueroa, The College of New Jersey