Paper ID #17360An Investigation of the Impact An ROV Competition Curriculum has on Stu-dent Interest in STEM, Specifically Technology and EngineeringMr. Daniel Gordon Mendiola Bates, Brigham Young University Graduate masters student. Research emphasis in technology and engineering education. For the past 4 years has taught jr. high CTE Technology and Engineering courses. Daniel has recently been accepted to NC State to pursue a doctorate degree in Technology Education.Dr. Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University Dr. Geoffrey A. Wright is a professor of Technology and Engineering Education in the Ira A. Fulton College of
Paper ID #16354Engineering Outreach on Campus: A Comprehensive Survey of 109 Pro-grams at 91 Colleges and Universities (Fundamental)Dr. Eric Iversen, Start Engineering Eric Iversen is the Vice President for Learning and Communications at Start Engineering. He has over 25 years experience in learning activities, encompassing work in non-profit, academic, and for-profit organizations. He was Manager of Public Affairs at ASEE, where he helped start many of the society’s K-12 engineering education activities. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Engineering Outreach on Campus: A
Paper ID #15598Engaging Students in STEM Learning through Co-Robotic Hands-On Activ-ities (Evaluation)Saeedeh Ziaeefard, Michigan Technological University Saeedeh Ziaeefard is a PhD student and research assistant with Nonlinear and Autonomous Systems Laboratory (NASLab) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics at Michigan Technological University. Her research interests include engineering education, control and navigation of autonomous underwater vehicles.Dr. Nina Mahmoudian, Michigan Technological University Dr. Nina Mahmoudian is an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering-Engineering
Paper ID #16259Middle Grades STEM Innovation and Design Courses: From Data to Design(P12 Resource Exchange)Mr. Jeffrey H. Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology After 14 years in the middle and high school math and engineering classroom where Mr. Rosen was working on the integration of engineering and robotics into the teaching of the core curricula classrooms. He has now been at Georgia Tech’s CEISMC for the past 8 years working on curriculum development and research on authentic STEM instruction and directing the state’s FIRST LEGO League competi- tion program. Mr. Rosen has authored or co-authored papers and book
Paper ID #14726The Engineering Design Log: A Digital Design Journal Facilitating Learningand Assessment (RTP)Dr. Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology Roxanne Moore is currently a Research Engineer at Georgia Tech with appointments in the school of Mechanical Engineering and the Center for Education Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Computing (CEISMC). She is involved with engineering education innovations from K-12 up to the collegiate level. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2012.Dr. Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Meltem Alemdar is Assistant Director
a Teaching of the Handicapped certificate in the state of New Jersey.Ms. Rosa M. Cano, New Jersey Institute of Technology c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Comparisons of a Female-only, Male-only and Mixed Gender Engineering Enrichment Program for 4th GradersAbstractThe benefits and relative effectiveness of single-gender education are still unclear and moreresearch is necessary before strong conclusions can be formed. Results of previous evaluationscomparing aspects of female-only summer enrichment programs to equivalent mixed-genderprograms has shown female-only programs to be particularly effective in educating young girlsabout engineering and positively
Paper ID #15549Adding Meaningful Context to Robotics Programs (Work in Progress)Dr. Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University Dr. Michele Miller is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological University. She teaches classes on manufacturing and does research in engineering education with particular interest in hands-on ability, lifelong learning, and project-based learning.Dr. Nina Mahmoudian, Michigan Technological University Dr. Nina Mahmoudian is an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics Department at Michigan Technological University. She is the founding
University Institute of Technology Kenan Hatipoglu is an assistant professor at Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. He completed his Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at University of Louisville, Kentucky in 2008 and joined Tennessee Tech University in 2009 to pursue his Ph.D. in Electrical (Power) Engineering. He completed his graduate study in August 2013. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Education from Department of Electrical Education in Faculty of Technical Education and Technology Engineering at Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey in 2005. His current research interests include smartgrid and microgrid applications
State University and her M.S. and B.S. in manufacturing engineering and electrical engineering, respectively, from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Dr. Nagel’s long-term goal is to drive engineering innovation by applying her multidisciplinary engineering expertise to instrumentation and manufacturing challenges.Dr. Steve E. Watkins, Missouri University of Science & Technology Dr. Steve E. Watkins is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla. His interests include educational innovation. He is active in IEEE, HKN, SPIE, and ASEE including service as the 2015-17 Zone III Chair. His Ph.D. is from the
2. Offer professional development for K-12 teachers 3. Conduct outreach activities at the K-12 school 4. Conduct or sponsor engineering contests 5. Sponsor teaching fellows or offer service-learning courses 6. Conduct outreach activities on the college campusIntegrative STEM Education provided by the International Technology and EngineeringEducators Association (ITEEA) provides an example of resources developed to supportclassroom insruction2. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is an example of an organization directlyfocused on professional development for K-12 teachers to support pre-engineering education inAmerica’s high schools3. At the graduate level, the similarly named Integrative STEM educationprogram at Virginia Tech
. food webs, and species interactions (1-2 class periods) Lesson 4: Designing pelican To apply an engineering design process that includes nests (3-4 class periods) identifying criteria and constraints, designing a prototype, testing and evaluating the prototype, and redesigning the product. Lesson 5: Relocating pelican To use geographic information system technologies to make chicks using GIS (1 class predictions about appropriate places to locate pelican chicks. period) Lesson 6: Socio-scientific To enhance socio-scientific reasoning skills by recognizing
Institute Lucas Dvorozniak is a Sophomore (Class of 2018) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, majoring in Me- chanical Engineering. His research interests include the machining processes associated with bio-composites, such as bone, and 3-D printing. He is passionate about inspiring the next generation of engineering stu- dents by introducing them to new technologies, such as robotics and 3-D printing.Mr. Tyler Sterling Brown, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Tyler Brown is a junior (2017) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, pursuing a dual degree in Computer & Systems Engineering and Computer Science. His research work includes development of software for a selective laser sintering (SLS) 3-D printer that provides
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 education, training, mentoring, and
her M.S. and B.S. in manufacturing engineering and electrical engineering, respectively, from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Dr. Nagel’s long-term goal is to drive engineering innovation by applying her multidisciplinary engineering expertise to instrumentation and manufacturing challenges.Dr. Steve E. Watkins, Missouri University of Science & Technology Dr. Steve E. Watkins is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla. His interests include educational innovation. He is active in IEEE, HKN, SPIE, and ASEE including service as the 2015-17 Zone III Chair. His Ph.D. is from the University of
; has produced award winning curriculum design and reform for secondary and post-secondary Career and Technical Education programs; and provides a variety of professional development for SETM and technology secondary and post-secondary educators focused on advanced technologies. She earned a B.A. in Chemistry at Agnes Scott College and both a B.S. in Engineering Science and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Environmental) from the University of South Florida, where her research focused on mem- brane separation science and technologies for water purification. She has over 20 years of experience in developing curricula for engineering and engineering technology for elementary, middle, high school, and post secondary
arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation. The author would also like to thank the Center for Engineering Education andOutreach at Tufts University for their support.Bibliography1. Ashby, M. F., & Johnson, K. (2013). Materials and design: the art and science of material selection in product design: Butterworth-Heinemann.2. Lipson, H., & Kurman, M. (2010). Factory@ home: The emerging economy of personal fabrication. A report commissioned by the US Office of Science and Technology Policy.3. Klahr, D., Triona, L. M., & Williams, C. (2007). Hands on what? The relative effectiveness of physical versus virtual materials in an engineering design project
Paper ID #15172Failure and Idea Evolution in an Elementary Engineering Workshop (Fun-damental)Chelsea Joy Andrews, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach Chelsea Andrews is a Ph.D. candidate at Tufts University in the STEM education program. She received a B.S. from Texas A&M University in ocean engineering and an S.M. from MIT in civil and environmen- tal engineering. Her current research includes investigating how children engage in engineering design through in-depth case study analysis. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Failure and Idea Evolution in an
STEM and supporting teacher professional development related to engineering education. His research interests include engineering education, design thinking and teaching failure. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Engineering First: How Engineering Design Thinking Affects Science Learning The integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)disciplines has been emphasized over the past decade in many reform documents1, 2.These fields hold promise for filling jobs of the future, and schools across the countryhave developed STEM programs or adopted STEM initiatives to meet the growingneeds and interests of students, as well as the changing needs of the
Paper ID #15613Engineering Adventure for Youth GenerationsProf. Claudio da Rocha Brito, Science and Education Research Council Dr. Claudio da Rocha Brito is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Currently is the Pres- ident of Science and Education Research Council (COPEC), President Elect of IEEE Education Society (2015-2016), President of Fishing Museum Friends Society (AAMP), President of (Brazilian) National Monitoring Committee of ”Internationale Gesellschaft f¨ur Ingenieurp¨adagogik” (IGIP), Vice President of International Council for Engineering and Technology Education (INTERTECH), Vice President of
Engineering course to incoming freshmen and lead the first ever Summer Engineering Experience for Students with Visual Impairments or Blindness at NC State University. She is also the Program Manager for the NSF funded Grand Challenges Themed Research Experience for Teachers program at NC State University.Mrs. Diane Brauner, Perkins School for the Blind Diane Brauner is an educational accessibility consultant currently collaborating with Perkins School for the Blind to create and manage the Paths to Technology - a website for educators to learn and stay current on technology for students with visual impairments and blindness (VIB). With the accessibility team at SAS, Diane has participated in a variety of assistive
director of engineering education research at the Tufts University Center for Engineering Educational Outreach, where her work focused on integrating engineering with science, technology, and math in professional development for K-12 teachers. She also directed the Women’s Experiences in College Engineering (WECE) project, the first national, longitudinal, large-scale study of the factors that support young women pursuing engineering degrees. Cunningham is a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education and was awarded the 2014 International Society for Design and Development in Education Prize. She holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in biology from Yale and a Ph.D. in Science Education from Cornell University.Dr
ensuring students and teachers in many K-12 classrooms across theUS will be engaged with engineering education. The framework upon which the NGSSis based states, “Students should learn how science is used, in particular through theengineering design process, and they should come to appreciate the distinctions andrelationships between engineering, technology, and the applications of science”2.Science and engineering complement each other in many ways, but teach studentsdifferent, yet equally important, skill sets. “If the core of science is discovery, then theessence of engineering is creation”3. The challenge of including engineering in schoolprograms is evident4, especially at the elementary level where time dedicated to scienceinstruction is far
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 2014, EiE has served 6.2 million
, University of Colorado - Boulder Janet Y. Tsai is a researcher and adjunct professor in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research focuses on ways to encourage more students, especially women and those from nontraditional demographic groups, to pursue interests in the eld of engineering. Janet assists in recruitment and retention efforts locally, nationally, and internationally, hoping to broaden the image of engineering, science, and technology to include new forms of communication and problem solving for emerging grand challenges. A second vein of Janet’s research seeks to identify the social and cultural impacts of technological choices made by engineers in the
Paper ID #15530Dimensions of Experienced Responsive Teaching in EngineeringDr. Aaron W. Johnson, Tufts University Aaron W. Johnson is a postdoctoral research associate at the Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach. He received his Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2014, where his research focused on human-automation interaction in complex aerospace vehicles. Aaron also obtained a master’s degree from MIT in 2010 and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in 2008, both in aerospace engineering.Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University
-core Systems-on-Chip 2016 (MCSoC16), 2015 (MCSoC15), and IEEE 11th International Conference on ASIC (ASICON2015). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 ECE-GIRLS: High School Girls Explore Electrical and Computer Engineering ProgramThe Girls Explore Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE-GIRLS) was a three-day programwhich aimed to introduce high school female students to the attractive fields of Electrical andComputer Engineering (ECE), instill girls’ interest in ECE, and to increase the number of femalehigh school graduates majoring in this field.1. IntroductionScience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs have seen a steep
Paper ID #15045Assessing The Effectiveness of an Engineering Summer Day CampMs. Alison Haugh, University of St. Thomas Alison Haugh is in the third year of her studies at the University of St. Thomas, Majoring in Elementary Education and STEM Education,while Minoring in Engineering Education. Her undergraduate Playful Learning Lab research is focused on expanding quality engineering education with an eye to under-served populations, including students with disabilities. Alison is the Lead STEPS (Science, Technology and En- gineering Preview program) curriculum constructor, lead trainer and lead on-site researcher
Professional Development Center for Educators, College of Education and HumanDevelopment, University of Delaware, Newark, DE4 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CAIntroduction Over the past twenty five years, the government and industry have called for heavyinvestment in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education anddeveloped an impressive array of classroom and extracurricular programming designed toencourage young people to pursue STEM careers [1,2]. Despite these efforts, the vast majority ofcollege-bound high school students continue to pursue majors outside of engineering and otherSTEM fields [3]. Furthermore, there are high attrition rates – some approaching 50
Technology Education (MSTE) at the University of Illinois. Before coming to MSTE, Jana spent 34 years as a public school classroom teacher. She currently coordinates education and outreach for four NSF/DOE funded energy and cyber related projects. She helps engineers and research scientists connect their work to educators, consumers, and students. She is author of curriculum modules in computer science, mathematics, and science including, Discovering Computer Science & Programming through Scratch and The Power of the Wind, published as part of the National 4-H STEM Initiative.George Reese, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign George Reese is the Director of the Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology
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