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Inspiring Computational Thinking in Young Children's Engineering Design Activities (Fundamental)

Conference Session: K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundamental; K-12 Students & Engineering Division: Fundamental; K-12 Students & Engineering Design Practices: Best Paper Session
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kristina Maruyama Tank, Iowa State University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

interactions with technologies ranging from manual manipulative like structures students design build and test with shake tables to digital manipulative with mobile devices. He continues to explore new methods to enhance informal and formal learning experiences. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Inspiring computational thinking in young children's engineering design activitiesIntroductionComplementing science and mathematics, computational thinking and engineering areincreasingly integrated into K-12 classrooms as well as K-12 out-of-school environments. In theUnited States, these efforts are motivated by the Computer Science Teaching Association’s K-12standards, the inclusion of engineering in the

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Board # 110 : Head Start on Engineering: Early Findings (Work in Progress)

Conference Session: Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gina Navoa Svarovsky, University of Notre Dame; Scott A. Pattison, Institute for Learning Innovation; Monae Verbeke, Institute for Learning Innovation; Marcie Benne, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry; Pam Greenough Corrie MS, Mt. Hood Community College
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

.2014.991099Bairaktarova, D., Evangelou, D., Bagiati, A., & Brophy, S. (2011). Engineering in young children’s exploratory play with tangible materials. Children, Youth and Environments, 21(2).Bairaktarova, D., Evangelou, D., Bagiati, A., & Dobbs-Oates, J. (2012). The role of classroom artifacts in developmental engineering. Presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, San Antonio. TX.Bers, M. U., Ponte, I., Juelich, K., Viera, A., & Schenker, J. (2002). Teachers as designers: Integrating robotics in early childhood education. Information Technology in Childhood Education, 1, 123–145.Bers, M. U., & Portsmore, M. (2005). Teaching partnerships: Early childhood and

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Elementary Engineering Student Interests and Attitudes: A Comparison across Treatments

Conference Session: Pre-College: Perceptions and Attitudes on the Pathway to Engineering (3)
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cathy P. Lachapelle, Museum of Science; Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

College Engineering (WECE) study. Cathy received her S.B. in cognitive science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her Ph.D. in educational psychology from Stanford University.Dr. Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science Dr. Christine Cunningham is an educational researcher who works to make engineering and science more relevant, accessible, and understandable, especially for underserved and underrepresented populations. A vice president at the Museum of Science, Boston since 2003, she founded and directs Engineering is ElementaryTM , a groundbreaking project that integrates engineering concepts into elementary curriculum and teacher professional development. As of September 2016, EiE has served 12.6

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Evaluation of miniGEMS 2015 – Engineering Summer Camp for Middle School Girls

Conference Session: K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Evaluation: Exploring the Impact of Summer Programs on K-12 Youth (Part 1)
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Michael T. Frye, University of the Incarnate Word; Sreerenjini C. Nair, University of the Incarnate Word; Angela Meyer, Rawlinson MS
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

the importance of studyingscience at the elementary and middle school levels .4,5 In February 2015, the authors got anopportunity to present at the STEM Collaborative Super Saturday Technology Innovations,sponsored by COEHD Academy of Teacher Excellence, and held at UIW. The topic of thepresentation was on the summer workshops and the camp opportunities available for middleschool and high school students at the authors’ AVS Lab. We met with and talked to severalmiddle school teachers during the time and they inspired us to conduct a middle school campexclusively for girls because of the need for more diversity and women in engineering.Furthermore, the UIW School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering (SMSE) hosts anannual Summer Science

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Assessing the Need for Professional Development in Engineering Among Rural High School Science Teachers (Fundamental)

Conference Session: Pre-College: Working with Teachers to Improve K-12 Engineering Education
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sarah E. Lopez, Utah State University; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University; Moe Tajvidi P.E., Utah State University; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University, Center for Engineering Education Research
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

, Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Technology Education at Utah State University, has taught Solid Modeling, CAD, Introductory Electronics, Surveying, Statics, Assessment and Evaluation, and Introductory Engineering courses at Utah State University. Goodridge has been teaching for the Utah State College of Engineering for more than 15 years. He holds dual B.S degrees in industrial technology education and civil engineering from Utah State University, as well as an M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Utah State University. His research interests include entrepreneurship in engineering, spatial thinking and spatial cognition, and professional development for those teaching engineering.Mr. Moe

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Board # 104 :Measuring Engineering Perceptions of Fifth-grade Minority Students with the Draw-an-Engineer-Test (DAET) (Work In Progress)

Conference Session: Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Anna Danielle Newley, Sonoran Schools; Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada; Ezgi Yesilyurt, University of Nevada; Hasan Deniz, University of Nevada
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

school. Mrs. Newley coaches the exploratory robotics club for grades K-8, and the competitive high school robotics team, FTC. She contributed to international pub- lished papers, national proceedings, is the process of writing several children’s books, and has presented a workshop on robotics for elementary school students.Mr. Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada Erdogan Kaya is a PhD student in science education at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is work- ing as a graduate assistant and teaching science methods courses. Prior to beginning the PhD program, he received his MS degree in computer science and engineering. He coached robotics teams and was awarded several grants that promote Science, Technology

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High School Extracurricular Activities and Camps Related to Engineering, Math and Science: Do They Help Retention and Performance in Engineering? (Fundamental)

Conference Session: Pre-College: Perceptions and Attitudes on the Pathway to Engineering (1)
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Nora Honken, University of Cincinnati; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

of Louisville Dr. Patricia A. S. Ralston is Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Louisville. She received her B.S., MEng, and PhD degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Louisville. Dr. Ralston teaches undergraduate engineering mathematics and is currently involved in educational research on the effective use of technology in engineering education, the incorpo- ration of critical thinking in undergraduate engineering education, and retention of engineering students. She leads a research group whose goal is to foster active interdisciplinary research which investigates learning and motivation and whose findings will inform the development of

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Selecting and Designing Assessment to Measure Early Engineering Curriculum Impact on Application of Engineering Design and Attitudes Toward STEM

Conference Session: Pre-College: Organizing Instruction Around a Theme
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University; Ikenna Q. Ezealah, Clemson University; Christopher Ciuca, SAE International; Meghan M. Stoyanoff, SAE International
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #19842Selecting and Designing Assessment to Measure Early Engineering Curricu-lum Impact on Application of Engineering Design and Attitudes Toward STEMDr. Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University Kris Frady is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Educational and Organizational Leadership and Development and Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University and Faculty Director for Clemson University Center for Workforce Development (CUCWD) and the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Center for Aviation and Automotive Technological Education using Virtual E-Schools (CA2VES

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Impact of an Introductory Engineering Design Course on Minority Middle and High School Students' Self-Efficacy and Interest in Engineering (Work in Progress)

Conference Session: K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session: Works in Progress
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Tameshia Ballard Baldwin, North Carolina State University; Angelitha Daniel, North Carolina State University; Braska Williams Jr, North Carolina State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

,technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The goals of this project were to develop anintroductory engineering design course for MSEN students with mentoring from undergraduatesin MEP, improve the self-efficacy and interest in engineering among student participants, and builda pipeline of minority students interested in pursuing an engineering degree at NC State.It has been widely reported that the U.S. must produce more highly skilled individuals in the STEMfields in order to sustain its historical competitive advantage in these areas. According to anexecutive report issued by the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology(PCAST), the U.S. will need to increase the number of students who receive undergraduate STEMdegrees by

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Board # 98 : High School Science Teachers' Views of Nature of Engineering and Application of Engineering Design Practices (Work In Progress)

Conference Session: Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Erica J. Marti, University of Nevada; Hasan Deniz, University of Nevada; Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada; Ezgi Yesilyurt, University of Nevada
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

context of Next Generation Science Standards.Mr. Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada Erdogan Kaya is a PhD student in science education at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is work- ing as a graduate assistant and teaching science methods courses. Prior to beginning the PhD program, he received his MS degree in computer science and engineering. He coached robotics teams and was awarded several grants that promote Science, Technology, 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

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Engineering Ambassadors: Bridging the Gap between Engineering and Education Undergraduates and Middle and High Schools Students (Evaluation)

Conference Session: K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Professional Development for Students and Teachers
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Zahra Shahbazi, Manhattan College; Alexandra Emma Lehnes, Manhattan College; Mary Ann Jacobs, Manhattan College; Kathleen Christal Mancuso, Manhattan College
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

developed toward this goal such as Galileo Project at University of Connecticut [1],Engineering ambassadors program at Pennsylvania State University [2] and engineering ambassadors’network [3].Engineering ambassadors program at Penn State was established in 2009 [4]. The program became anetwork when United Technologies Corporation (UTC), University of Connecticut, RensselaerPolytechnic Institute, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute formed a partnership. The partnership hasexpanded to include over 20 universities and increased industries attention to include Chevrolet, RockwellAutomation, and other companies. UTC in addition to Chevrolet and Rockwell Automation were able tosupply financial support and provide internship opportunities to selected

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Impact of Dual Credit Introduction to Engineering Course on Female High School Students' Self-Efficacy and Decisions to Follow a Career in Engineering (Evaluation)

Conference Session: Pre-College: Perceptions and Attitudes on the Pathway to Engineering (2)
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: J. Jill Rogers, University of Arizona; Amy Annette Rogers; James C. Baygents, University of Arizona
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. One way toincrease the pool of students seeking engineering degrees is to reach out to those who are lessinclined to choose an engineering degree program. Many high school students have no exposureto engineers or to the engineering profession. Additionally, some students might beuncomfortable with the academic challenges a university engineering degree could pose and arealso unaware of the opportunities an engineering degree could provide. Many of these highschool students lack the self-efficacy or an intrinsic belief that they have “what it takes” tosucceed in engineering.ENGR 102 HS is a dual credit, University of Arizona (UA) introduction to engineering coursethat is taught by high school

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Engineering Uncertainty: A qualitative study on the way middle school teachers incorporate, manage and leverage the uncertainty of engineering design task

Conference Session: K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Student Reflection, Self-Perception, Misconceptions, and Uncertainty
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Beau Vezino, University of Arizona
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

of Engineering Education , 3 (2).9. Karataş, F. Ö., Bodner, G. M., & Unal, S. (2015). First-year engineering students' views of the nature of engineering: implications for engineering programmes. European Journal of Engineering Education , 1-22.10. Jonassen, D. H. (1997). Instructional design models for well-structured and III-structured problem-solving learning outcomes. Educational Technology Research and Development, 45(1), 65-94.11. Katehi, L.; Pearson, G.; Feder, M. A.; Committee on K-12 Engineering Education. (2009). Engineering in K-12 education: Understanding the status and improving the prospects. Washington D.C.: National Academies Press.12. Dym, C. L. (2007). Engineering Design

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Board # 100 : Research Design, Data Collection, and Assessment Methods for an Integrated STEM Education Model (Work in Progress)

Conference Session: Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: J. Geoff Knowles, Purdue University; Todd Kelley, Purdue University; Euisuk Sung, Purdue University; Jongseong Choi, Purdue University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #18431Research Design, Data Collection, and Assessment Methods for an IntegratedSTEM Education Model (Work in Progress)Mr. J. Geoff Knowles, Purdue University J. Geoff Knowles is the Executive Director for Ivy Tech Community College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. His background is in environmental engineering and he is a PhD candidate in Technology and Engineer- ing Teacher Education in the Polytechnic Institute at Purdue University. Currently he is doing research on integrated STEM education through the Teachers and Researchers Advancing Integrated Lessons in STEM (TRAILS) NSF ITEST funded project.Dr. Todd Kelley

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Situating Augmented Reality in the K-12 Classroom

Conference Session: K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundemental and Evaluation: Embedded Programs in Engineering Education
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Te'Airra Monique Brown , Virginia Tech; Glenda D. Young Collins, Virginia Tech
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

. She also earned a Masters of Industrial and Systems Engineering from Auburn University (AU). Glenda is a Gates Millennium Scholar and her research interest include academic/industry partnerships, student transitions, and broadening participation in engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Situating Augmented Reality in the K-12 ClassroomIntroductionNational dialogue and scholarly research illustrate the need for science, math, technology, andengineering (STEM) innovations in K-12 environments [1]. President Barack Obama affirms thisneed by stating, “… Leadership tomorrow depends on how we educate our students today-especially in STEM.” In response, there has been an

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Board # 96 : Design-based Research and Soft Robotics to Broaden the STEM Pipeline (Work in Progress)

Conference Session: Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Andrew Jackson, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Jiawei Zhang, Purdue University; Rebecca Kramer, Purdue University; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #19868Design-based Research and Soft Robotics to Broaden the STEM Pipeline(Work in Progress)Mr. Andrew Jackson, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Andrew Jackson is currently pursuing a PhD in Technology through Purdue’s Polytechnic Institute, with an emphasis on Engineering and Technology Teacher Education. His research interests are engineering self-efficacy, motivation, and decision making. Andrew is the recipient of a 2015 Ross Fellowship from Purdue University and has been recognized as a 21st Century Fellow by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association. He completed his Master of Science

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Board # 109 :Baby Steps toward Meeting Engineering-rich Science Standards: Approaches and Results from a Short "What is Engineering?" Course for K-5 Pre-service Teachers (Work in Progress)

Conference Session: Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: D. Raj Raman, Iowa State University; Monica H. Lamm, Iowa State University; Sriram Sundararajan, Iowa State University; Kristina Maruyama Tank, Iowa State University; Anne T. Estapa, Iowa State University
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

-Leader for the USDA-AFRI project CenUSA Sustainable Production and Distribution of Biofuels for the Central USA. He is a licensed Professional Engineer who earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology and his PhD in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Cornell University. Prior to coming to Iowa State in 2006, he was a faculty member at the University of Tennessee for over twelve years. Raman enjoys teaching and has taught courses including freshmen engineering (mechanics and computer programming – to classes ranging in size from 20 to 500+), sophomore and junior level courses on mass and energy balance applications to biological systems engineering, numerical methods

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Metrics for Efficacy in FIRST Robotics Programs: Aligning ABET Engineering Student Outcomes with K-12 STEM Educational Practices

Conference Session: K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Robotics in Pre-K-12 Engineering Education
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Shawna Fletcher, Texas A&M University; Susan Haag
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Engineering Education, 2016 Metrics for Efficacy in FIRST Robotics Programs: Aligning ABET Engineering Student Outcomes with K-12 STEM Educational PracticesAbstractRobotics programs for youth are critical to the nation’s overall science, technology, engineering,and mathematics (STEM) development. However, little research has focused on broader impactsand efficacy of national robotics initiatives. Metrics for standardizing assessment have not beenestablished. Currently, evaluation practices among K-12 STEM programs or FIRST® roboticsimpact reports have done little to align with national post-secondary educational practices. Tounderstand their long-term impact, it is essential that K-12 STEM education programs, especiallyrobotics, begin to

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Robotics in K-12 Formal and Informal Learning Environments: A Review of Literature

Conference Session: K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Robotics in Pre-K-12 Engineering Education
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Nicholas Alexander Bascou, University of Pittsburgh; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

the American Society for Engineering Education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 20161 Introduction In the past fifteen years, researchers have taken great initiative in publishing vastquantities of articles that have demonstrated robotics’ ability to stimulate enhancedcomprehension and interest, namely in fields of science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) (Hussain et al., 2006; Williams et al., 2007; Nugent, 2010). Althoughearlier studies generally pondered the question of whether educational robots was a mere fadrather than a truly valuable educational tool, more recent publications have often presupposedtheir effectiveness, and

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Using Engineering Design Teaching Portfolios to Gauge Design Teacher Performance and Infer Design Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Conference Session: K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundamental; K-12 Students & Engineering Division: Fundamental; K-12 Students & Engineering Design Practices: Best Paper Session
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: David Crismond, City College of the City University of New York; Michal Lomask
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

system (i.e., teaching standards, portfolio guidelines and evaluation rubrics) can be used both for teacher evaluation and for teachers’ self-‐assessment. Introduction The Engineering for All (EfA) project is a three-‐year project funded by the NSF. The main goal of this project was to develop middle school technology education unit that emphasize the role of engineers in solving global problems. Through contextual design challenges, the students are asked to explore solutions to current issues. One unit is focused on the development of sustainable cities through the inclusion of urban vertical hydroponics farms. The other unit is focused on the

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Trends in Texas High School Students' Enrollment in STEM Courses for Career and Technical Education (Fundamental)

Conference Session: K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Addressing the NGSS: Supporting K12 Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy, Engineering Science, Careers, and Technical Pathways
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; Johannes Strobel, University of Missouri
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

: Visualization of Rotations) for secondary and under- graduate students, developed the TESS (Teaching Engineering Self-efficacy Scale) for K-12 teachers, and rescaled the SASI (Student Attitudinal Success Inventory) for engineering students. As a program evaluator, she evaluated the effects of teacher professional development (TPD) programs on elementary teachers’ attitudes toward engineering and students’ STEM knowledge through a NSF DRK-12 project. As an institutional data analyst, she is investigating engineering students’ diverse pathways to their suc- cess.Dr. Johannes Strobel, University of Missouri Dr. Johannes Strobel is Full Professor, School of Information Science & Learning Technologies at Uni- versity of

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STEMChoice: An Examination of Program Evaluation Data in a STEM-Centered, Inquiry-Based Program

Conference Session: K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundemental and Evaluation: Embedded Programs in Engineering Education
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Terrance Denard Youngblood, Texas Tech University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Texas Tech University; Casey Michael Williams, Texas Tech University; Hansel Burley, Texas Tech University
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

educational psychology. His research focus includes college access, diversity, and resilience in youth. Recently he has served as the evaluator for multiple STEM projects. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 STEMChoice: An Examination of Program Evaluation Data in a STEM-centered, Inquiry-based ProgramAbstractOn a national scale, there has been a call for improved instruction in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at all educational levels. In addition, claims have beenmade regarding the lack of a viable STEM workforce in certain critical areas. Consequently,many resources have been devoted to encouraging and

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First Round Evaluation of First Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Club: Does it Really Prepare Students for beyond College?

Conference Session: K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Robotics in Pre-K-12 Engineering Education
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Fethiye Ozis, Northern Arizona University; Anna Danielle Newley, Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix; Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

grades 5-8, the Elementary Science Olympiad team, and the competitive high school robotics team, FTC. She contributed to international published papers, national proceedings, and is the process of writing several children’s books. This summer she will present a workshop on robotics for elementary school students.Mr. Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada - Las Vegas Erdogan Kaya is a PhD student in science education at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is work- ing as a graduate assistant and teaching science methods courses. Prior to beginning the PhD program, he received his MS degree in computer science and engineering. He coached robotics teams and was awarded several grants that promote Science, Technology

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Board # 101 :Impact of a Year-round Out-of-School Maker Program on Minority Middle School Boys (Work in Progress)

Conference Session: Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jumoke Oluwakemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; LaDawn Partlow, Morgan State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Morgan State University. Mrs. Partlow currently serves as the Program Director of the Verizon Minority Male Maker Program, which focuses on providing minority middle school boys with hands-on learning experiences using advanced technology, app development software, 3-D design techniques, and entrepreneurship skills. Mrs. Partlow also serves as the Lab Manager of the Engineering Visualization Research Laboratory (EVRL) where she helps to advise students on undergraduate electrical engineering research projects ranging from smart lighting technologies to cyber security. She has also served as an online course development specialist responsible for the creation

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Board # 86 : Social Cognitive Career Factors and Students' Interest in Electronics and Engineering (Fundamental)

Conference Session: Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Emily Cayton, North Carolina State University; M. Gail Jones, North Carolina State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

thoroughly researched (Miller, Slawinski Blessing, and Schwartz,2006, Wang, Eccles, and Kenny, 2013). Career opportunities these fields are growing withadvancements in technology. The present study examines young students’ perceptions, of notonly engineering careers broadly, but also how students perceive career opportunities inelectricity and energy fields. This study explored the following research questions:1) Are there gender differences in engineering and electricity/energy career interests for youth ingrades 4-6?2.) Does an interest in engineering correlate with career aspirations in engineering or careeraspirations related to energy and electricity?3.) Do the factors of self-efficacy, outcome expectations, interests, and goals predict

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Board # 95 : The Effects of Design Thinking Methods on Pre-service PK-12 Engineering and STEM Teacher Capabilities, Confidence, and Motivation in Creativity (Work in Progress)

Conference Session: Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Tanner J. Huffman, The College of New Jersey; Manuel Alejandro Figueroa, The College of New Jersey
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #19164The Effects of Design Thinking Methods on Pre-service PK-12 Engineeringand STEM Teacher Capabilities, Confidence, and Motivation in Creativity(Work in Progress)Dr. Tanner J. Huffman, The College of New Jersey Dr. Tanner Huffman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative STEM Education in the School of Engineering at The College of New Jersey.Prof. Manuel Alejandro Figueroa, The College of New Jersey Dr. Manuel Figueroa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technological Studies at The College of New Jersey. His research involves the development of nanoparticle coatings for various