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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: Working with Teachers to Improve K-12 Engineering Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Beau Vezino, University of Arizona

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think about the NOS and how to teachscience, this study aims to explore the connection between teacher’s view of NOE and theirviews and goals of teaching the science.MethodsContext. This research study was done in the context of a grant-funded program for secondaryscience, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers. In this program, mid-career,middle and high school teachers in complete a master’s degree in teaching and teacher educationwhile also participating in summer industry work experiences in a variety of STEM industries.The purpose of the program is to provide teachers with experience in industry to learn howscience, technology, engineering, and math are applied in the real world, so they can bring backmeaningful experiences to

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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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during extracurricular club activities.When different ethnic groups were compared, it was found that our sample was in agreement withthe literature. Asian students showed significant difference in their STEM perception whencompared to other ethnic groups, namely Hispanic, Mixed and African American, however thissignificance disappeared among Club students. This might be due to the nature of the STEM clubsthat all students who are enrolled in any STEM club seem to show more similar STEM perceptionsdespite their ethnic backgrounds.The premise is that Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) exposurethrough extra-curricular clubs has an effect on minority students’ perception of STEM relatedcareers.Limitations and Future Work:It is

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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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Paper ID #17782Scientists for Tomorrow - A Self-Sustained Initiative to Promote STEM inOut-of-School Time Frameworks in Under-served Community-Based Orga-nizations: Evaluation and Lessons LearnedMr. Marcelo Caplan, Columbia College Chicago Marcelo Caplan - Associate Professor, Department of Science and Mathematics, Columbia College Chicago. In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I am involved in the outreach programs and activities of the department. I am the coordinator of three outreach programs 1) the NSF-ISE project ”Scientists for To- morrow” which goal is to promote Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM

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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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J. Jill Rogers, University of Arizona; Rebecca Primeau, University of Arizona; Noel Kathleen Hennessey, University of Arizona; James C. Baygents, University of Arizona

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longitudinal study and an intervention. Child Development, 78(1), 246-263.Buck, G. (2002). Teaching discourses: Science teachers’ responses to the voices of adolescent girls. Learning Environments Research, 5(1), 29-50.Burger, C., Raelin, J., Reisberg, M., Bailey, M., Whitman, D. (2010). Self-efficacy in female and male undergraduate engineering students: Comparisons among four institutions. 2010 ASEE Southeast Section Conference.Conncanon, J., Barrow, L. (2009). A cross-sectional study of engineering students’ self- efficacy by gender, ethnicity, year and transfer status. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 18(2), 163-172.Concannon, J, Barrow, L. (2010). A reanalysis of engineering majors’ self-efficacy

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Pre-College: Resource Exchange

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University

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– including the presenter –each reviewed over 250 books published after 2014 to determine the first ever “Best STEMBooks” list for kindergarten through high school readers. Reviewers were representatives fromthe following participating organizations: • ASEE, • The International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA), • The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), • The Society of Elementary Presidential Awardees (SEPA), and • The Children’s Book Council (CBC).The books reach K12 audiences, and thus, are valuable teaching tools for K12 educators,librarians, out-of-school educators, and parents.Selection Criteria: A separate team of educators developed the initial set of criteria for 2017book selection

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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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Andrea Carneal Burrows Borowczak, University of Wyoming; Mike Borowczak, Erebus Labs

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total group of 41 K-12 science, mathematics, and technology (STEM) in-service teacherschose to participate in a Math and Science Partnership grant for professional development (PD),named Launching Astronomy: Standards and STEM Integration or LASSI (resources found atUWpd.org/LASSI) for 25-days during the summer and academic year that involved astronomyand computer science (CS) opportunities (e.g. Arduinos) that they could recreate in theirclassrooms. Electrical/computer engineering, astronomy, and educational experts defined theactivities, which were intended to introduce CS concepts to teachers and thus K-12 students increative manners. The LASSI PD focused on astronomy – and used CS - as a vehicle toexplicitly model problem-based learning

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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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Dominic Guri, Tufts University; Merredith D. Portsmore, Tufts University; Vivian Zhong, Tufts University; Erica Cherry Kemmerling, Tufts University

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and heat transfer by building and measuring their ownexperiments. 6References 1. Barker, B.S. and J. Ansorge, Robotics as Means to Increase Achievement Scores in an Informal Learn- ing Environment. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2007. 39(3): p. 229-243. 2. Nugent, G., et al., Impact of Robotics and Geospatial Technology Interventions on Youth STEM Learning and Attitudes. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2010. 42(4): p. 391-408. 3. Cejka, E., C. Rogers, and M. Portsmore, Kindergarten Robotics: Using Robotics to Motivate Math, Science, and Engineering Literacy in Elementary School. International Journal of Engineering Edu- cation, 2006. 22(4

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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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Danilo Garbi Zutin, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences; Michael E. Auer, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences; Christian Kreiter MSc, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences

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journals, magazines and conferences. Most of these papers are in the field of online engineering, remote and virtual laboratories and issues associated with their dissemination and usage.Prof. Michael E. Auer, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences Dr. (mult.) Michael E. Auer is Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering and IT of the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences Villach, Austria and has also a teaching position at the Uni- versity of Klagenfurt. He is a senior member of IEEE and member of ASEE, IGIP, etc., author or co-author of more than 170 publications and leading member of numerous national and international organizations in the field of Online Technologies. His current research

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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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Paper ID #19247The Impact of Using Multiple Drive Teams on a FIRST Robotics Competition(FRC) Team During CompetitionDr. Linda Whipker, The Forge Initiative Dr. Linda Whipker is the Founder/President of The Forge Initiative, a nonprofit in Cary, NC a nonprofit bringing families and individuals of all ages together to explore, learn and lead using technology and engineering. Focused on creating alternative education frameworks for various age and interest groups, she brings her extensive experience and insight into creating learning environments that become focal points in the community, engaging diverse groups in daring

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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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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 applications, including surface enhanced Raman scattering and anti-fouling surfaces. He is also committed to develop- ing nanotechnology based lessons that integrate the STEM disciplines. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Identification of misconceptions related to size and scale through a nanotechnology based K-12 activityAbstractNanoscale science activities are filtering into K-12 classrooms in part due to moderntechnological advances in the areas of healthcare

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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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, 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 exposure from passive treatment discharges.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

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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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Clemente Izurieta, Montana State University; Michael Trenk, Montana State University; MacKenzie O'Bleness, Montana State University; Sharlyn Gunderson-Izurieta, Montana State University

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Colorado State University and has approximately 16 years experience working for various R&D labs at Hewlett Packard and Intel Corporation.Mr. Michael Trenk, Montana State University Michael is a student at Montana State University currently pursuing his Masters degree in Computer Science. His interests include distributed systems, computer networks, software engineering and software development methodologies. He also enjoys exploring technologies and solutions for solving big data problems.Ms. MacKenzie O’Bleness, Montana State University MacKenzie O’Bleness is a Junior at Montana State University majoring in computer science and minoring in math and computer engineering. She plans to graduate in April, 2017. Ms

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Pre-College: Teacher Impact on Student Mastery

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Steimle, University of Cincinnati; Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Helen Meyer, University of Cincinnati

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merits of engineeringdesign integration. This paper examines the impact of an NSF funded program (DRL-1102990), the CincinnatiEngineering Enhanced Math and Science (CEEMS) Partnership, designed to assist teachers inintegrating engineering design challenges in traditional math and science courses with requiredacademic standards and high stakes tests that measure student mastery of those standards. Usingevaluation and research results from CEEMS, this paper will detail the advantages, as well as thechallenges, of integrating engineering design into these courses. CEEMS targets middle school and high school (grades 6-12) science, technology,engineering, and math (STEM) teachers in 14 regional school districts. Teachers participate inthe grant

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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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Paper ID #14707Challenges and Benefits of Introducing a Science and Engineering Fair inHigh-Needs Schools (Work in Progress)Dr. Joni M. Lakin, Auburn University Joni M. Lakin, Ph.D. from The University of Iowa, is Assistant Professor of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology at Auburn University. Her research interests include educational assessment, educational evaluation methods, and increasing diversity in STEM fields.Ms. Mary Lou Ewald, Auburn University Mary Lou Ewald is the Director of Outreach for the College of Sciences and Mathematics at Auburn University. She is also the Co-PI for AU-AMSTI and the

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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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Gina Navoa Svarovsky, University of Notre Dame; Marjorie B. Bequette, Science Museum of Minnesota; Lauren Causey

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haveadvanced more specific definitions of Making, such as: • “build[ing] or adapt[ing] objects by hand, for the simple pleasure of figuring out how things work”12; or • “a class of activities focused on designing, building, modifying and/or repurposing material objects, for playful or useful ends, oriented toward making a ‘product’ of some sort that can be used, interacted with, or demonstrated”13; or • “creative production in art, science and engineering where people of all ages blend digital and physical technologies to explore ideas, learn technical skills, and create new products”14.These broad definitions, and many others found in the Maker literature, seek to balance the needfor identifying boundaries around a

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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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Allison Jane Huff-Lohmeier, University of Arizona; Amee Hennig, University of Arizona; Daniel Lamoreaux, University of Arizona

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classrooms in Nation schools, university recruitment programs, anduniversity teacher preparation curriculum.IntroductionSince 2009, The NSF funded Center for Integrated Access Networks (CIAN – NSFEEC#0812072) at the University of Arizona (UA) has been developing programs that addressbottlenecks in the American Indian Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)pathways from precollege through graduate school. Over the years, CIAN has worked withAmerican Indian communities to reach talented teachers in Indian Country across the UnitedStates for its Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program, entitled, Research in Optics forK-12 Educators and Teachers (ROKET – NSF EEC# 1300370), developing a stronginfrastructure that has enriched American

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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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Jackie L. Foos, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma; John K. Antonio, University of Oklahoma

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, equipment improve health Medical field in Engineer Use general technology Prosthetics Medicine Don’t know: 18 (35%) Don’t know: 2 (5.5%)Table 8 shows the descriptions students provided of computer science. Students in both years ofthe summer camp had similar understanding of the computer science discipline, although morestudents in 2014 were unsure of what computer science is/does. The

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Professional Development for Students and Teachers

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claire Duggan, Northeastern University; Maureen D. Cabrera, Center for STEM Education; Madeline Jean Leger

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demonstrated proficiency and interest in science, technology, engineering,and math (STEM) with the opportunity to partake in a paid college laboratory researchexperience. The requirements of acceptance to the program are strong academic credentials and awell-rounded balance of extra-curricular activities. The program seeks to ensure that studentswith a demonstrated interest and ability in STEM are provided an opportunity to participate in acomprehensive research experience before completing high school. Offering this program free ofcharge, with a small stipend to offset transportation costs, enables all invited students to takeadvantage of this opportunity. Supporting program components and the execution of theseelements distinguishes it from many

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Pre-College: Robotics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lynn A. Albers, Campbell University; Jenna P. Carpenter, Campbell University; Marie E. Hopper, FIRST North Carolina

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STEM curricula.Ms. Marie E. Hopper, FIRST North Carolina c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Starting a Rookie FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team: Lessons LearnedAbstractFIRST - For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology – is a globalprogram that inspires students to learn and love STEM. FIRST Robotics Competition(FRC) engages students in grades 9-12 to design and build a robot according to thecompetition specifications revealed at kick-off; marking the start of build season whichlasts a little over six weeks. The students then travel to district events where a drive teamof four students operates the robot; competing in numerous matches over a two-dayperiod to earn

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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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Bradley Bowen, North Dakota State University

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Paper ID #15833Educators in Industry: Using Teacher Externships as a Professional Develop-ment Models in STEM EducationDr. Bradley Bowen, North Dakota State University Bradley Bowen is an assistant professor at North Dakota State University. He has a duel appointment with the School of Education and the Department of Construction Management and Engineering. He has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and received a Master’s of Civil Engineering and an Ed.D. in Technology Education from N.C. State University. He specializes in professional development in STEM and engineering education for K-12 educators

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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 Poster Session: Works in Progress

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Robert Stambach, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines

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education (2008) from Virginia Tech.Dr. Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines Barbara Moskal is a professor of Applied Mathematics and Statistics and the Director of the Trefny Institute for Educational Innovation at the Colorado School of Mines. She is also a Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Engineering Education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 STEM Outreach: Capitalizing on Dissemination (Work in Progress) This work in progress provides examples of how engineering lessons developed as part ofa K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) outreach program at theColorado School of Mines (CSM

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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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Vikram Kapila is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering (NYU Tandon), where he directs a Mechatronics and Control Laboratory, a Research Experience for Teachers Site in Mechatronics and Entrepreneurship, a GK-12 Fellows project, and a DR K-12 research project, all funded by NSF. He has held visiting positions with the Air Force Research Laboratories in Dayton, OH. His research interests include K-12 STEM education, mechatronics, robotics, and control system technology. Under Research Experience for Teachers Site and GK-12 Fellows programs, funded by NSF, and the Central Brooklyn STEM Initiative (CBSI), funded by six philanthropic foundations, he has con- ducted significant K-12

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Pre-College: Evaluation

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah A. Lange, Carnegie Mellon University; Donna M, Beck, Carnegie Mellon University; Judith R. Hallinen, Carnegie Mellon University; Susan Finger, Carnegie Mellon University; Annette M. Jacobson, Carnegie Mellon University; Alicia Angemeer, Carnegie Mellon University; G. Lynn Berard, Carnegie Mellon University

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the University of Pittsburgh and the 2007 IEEE Continuing Education Stipend, ad- ministered by the Special Libraries Association (SLA) Engineering Division. The SLA Pittsburgh Chapter has honored her with the Publications, Catalyst, Innovations in Technology, and Leadership awards. Her interests include supporting research synthesis methods across disciplines via reviews of the literature.Dr. Judith R. Hallinen, Carnegie Mellon University Judith Hallinen is Assistant Vice Provost for Educational Outreach at Carnegie Mellon University and directs the Leonard Gelfand Center for Service Learning & Outreach which supports the development, implementation and evaluation of activities that enable faculty and students to

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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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Avneet Hira, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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implicitlearning.There has been little to no work done to understand how learners learn in Makerspaces, andto find or develop tools to assess this learning. In the recent ASEE conference Morocz et al.11 presented plans of measuring the impacts of a university makerspace “through engineeringdesign self-efficacy, retention in the engineering major; and idea generation ability".A study by the Maker Ed Open Portfolio Project 12 strengthens the promise of our proposal toemploy self-reflection to assess learning in Makerspaces. This work presents self-reporteddata by Makerspaces all over the United States about their alignment with nationaleducational initiatives. Most sites reported themselves as being aligned with STEM (94%)(Science, technology, engineering, and

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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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John E. Post P.E., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott

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their payloads.SummaryThis paper reports the results of the fifth year of an intensive week-long experience wherestudents are exposed to fundamental STEM concepts involved in exploring the near-spaceenvironment through the construction, launch, flight, and recovery of high-altitude balloonpayloads. Student responses appear to confirm the success of the camp as an outreach activitydesigned to increase student interest in technical fields—specifically computer, electrical, orsoftware engineering. Feedback from students and lessons learned by the instructors will beapplied to improve the next Near-space Research Experience scheduled for June, 2017.Bibliography1. https://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/technology/explorers_balloons.html2. Lanning, D

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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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. (2016) Educational Attainment in the United States: 2015.13. Hill, C., Corbett, C., & St. Rose, A. (2010) Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (published by American Association of University Women).