in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear propulsion officer and leader of the Reactor Electrical division on the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis. Matt is an honors graduate of the U.S. Naval Nuclear Power School and holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University, a Master of Engineering Management from Old Dominion University, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023S T E M-b a s e d U nive r sity P at h way En c ou r a g ing Relationships with Chicago High schools in Automation, Robotics and Green Energy
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the Science and Engineering Road Show mobile lab and creates programs for local youth to educate and entertain with hands-on projects to challenge students’ engineering and science skills.Tala Katbeh, Texas A&M University at Qatar Tala Katbeh is a STEM Instructor and Program Coordinator at Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) where she applies her enthusiasm for engineering to create curricula and engineering courses for school students. Katbeh is currently also pursuing her PhD at Texas A&M University, having graduated from TAMUQ with a BSc and MSc both in chemical engineering.Hassan Said Bazzi, Texas A&M University at Qatar Dr. Hassan S. Bazzi is the senior associate dean for research and
students who took the survey were also satisfied with the program as indicatedby the 77% of survey respondents who agreed or strongly agreed that they would apply to be inthe ImageSTEAM program again. More than half of the students agreed or strongly agreed theywould recommend someone like them to attend the ImageSTEAM program (62%).AI workshops, in this paper, are viewed as problem-solving events using critical thinking toexplore ways and methods to improve learning using available tools. A comprehensive paperwill be made, when the third and final workshop is made in summer 2023. Lessons learned fromthe workshop experiences will be shared with the community.Acknowledgement: The authors thank the U. S. National Science Foundation for sponsoring
stakeholders as well as teachers.Keywords: Integrated STEM, STEM education, preservice teachers, perceptionsIntroductionSTEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) integration is a dynamic andinnovative educational strategy (Li et al., 2020). Integrating STEM fields is essential forsolving complex problems in the information age (Chai, 2018). In contrast to the tendency inK-12 education to treat S, T, E, and M as separate disciplines, integrated STEM educationcombines these subjects to represent real-world contexts (Aguirre-Muñoz et al., 2020;Baptista et al., 2023). This student-centered and integrative approach enables students toconfront practical challenges by drawing insights and skills from both STEM and non-STEMfields. For instance
= 104 n = 48 and Robotics education in formal and informal education Records centered around Records excluded for not being Robotics Education journal articles n = 56 n=7 Comparison: Traditional Records excluded for: curricula v/s AI, Robotics 1. Not being relevant or Eligibility enriched
learn to see individualstructures or features, and to ask what function that structure or feature accomplishes and whythat is important to the organism. When students are practiced in this, they “learn to see theworld through new eyes” – the world around them is no longer part of the background of theirlives, but rather is now filled with potential solutions to challenging design problems [16].Curriculum BID specific ActivitiesSeveral standard lessons and activities were used for teaching engineering, brainstorming forideas, and as empathy building exercises for problem description. For example, we useSCAMPER, a semi-structured approach to ideation and improving ideas. The categories are, (S)Substitute, (C) Combine, (A) Adapt, (M) Modify
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try to minimize the amount of pepper flakes (used to represent pollutant fertilizer) in a cup of water while maximizing the amount of water remaining through the use of planning, collaboration, and two tools.” Build the Best Bridge “We are having students design and build a bridge and having them (Grade 2) look at the problem of building a structure strong enough to hold many pennies.”RQ2: What features are present in their engineering design activities? We utilized Moore et al.’s (2014) FQEE to address the second research question. Inparticular, we focused only on the Processes of Design (POD) and Issues
presented their lunchboxdesign solutions for their final presentation (FP). The presentations were seven minutes in lengthand required students to identify the problem, describe the different thermal regulation systemsin nature (i.e., polar bear, whale blubber, penguins, etc.) they explored for their design solution,which system(s) were incorporated into their design and how they were incorporated.Additionally, students presented their design iterations, including models/images, along withresults and modifications for each design, leading to their final design solution. The presentationswere audio-recorded and transcribed for data analysis.Finally, students completed an engineering survey (pre-post), which comprised 5-point Likert-scale items
, squatting, lifting, turning). The team at the firm is working together to come up withways to change an existing exoskeleton to make it even more helpful to people no matter theirage ability.The team includes a materials and science engineer, a human factors specialist, a clinicalexpert, a mechanical engineer, a computer engineer, and a biomedical engineer.Review each engineering team conversation to answer the following questions: 1. Which team's method seems like it would come up with the best result(s)? Why? 2. What are the pros and cons of each team’s method of solving the main problems and sub-problems? Use the teams' conversations to support your answers. 3. What skills do the engineers on each team have? 4. Which team would
feedback and suggestions. Every newacademic year, teachers had access to an improved version of the curriculum, materials and guideas compared to the prior year. As previously noted, the results focus on the latest teacher feedbackfrom 2023-24, offering the most current insights.CurriculumFig. 1 shows curriculum rating by the teachers. With the v5.0 in 2024 the largest percentage ofteachers rated the curriculum as “very good” (43.3% in 2024, 31.7% in 2023, and 38.2% in 2022).That same year the percentage of teachers who rated the curriculum “excellent” dropped slightlybut both 2024 and 2023 were significantly higher than 2022’s rating (33.3% in 2024 vs. 34.1% in2023 vs. 20.6% in 2022). While the percentage rating for “fair” remained fairly
families and educators may serve as a useful approach.Lastly, while participants in this study spanned grade levels, gender, and ethnic social groups,future research may expand upon this sample to include a broader spectrum of demographicbackgrounds.AcknowledgementThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.1759314 (Binghamton University) and Grant No. 1759259 (Indiana University). Any opinions,findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of theauthor(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References[1] E. R. Banilower, P. S. Smith, K. A. Malzahn, C. L. Plumley, E. M. Gordon, and M. L. Hayes, Report of the 2018 NSSME
Foundation (NSF) CAREERAward. Phase 1 featured qualitative interviews of selected high school teachers, which informeda statewide survey in Phase 2 targeting all high school science teachers in Nebraska.Findings from this statewide study [25] revealed key deficiencies in the infrastructure, with 57%of teachers feeling unprepared to teach energy STEM topics due to limited professionaldevelopment, resources, and hands-on activity guidance aligned with Nebraska College andCareer Ready Science Standards (NCCRS-S) and the Next Generation Science Standards(NGSS) [26],[27]. Financial and travel constraints further limited access to in-person training,particularly for remote schools, emphasizing the need for alternative engagement modes. Thisstudy
-ended survey responses to further analyize faculty viewsand how they align with quantitative data. These perspectives provide a starting point fordeveloping authentic learning goals for K-12 students.References[1] Mason, C., Twomey, J., Wright, D., & Whitman, L. (2018). Predicting engineering student attrition risk using a probabilistic neural network and comparing results with a backpropagation neural network and logistic regression. Research in Higher Education, 59, 382–400.[2] Uddin, M., & Johnson, K. (2019). Faculty learning from the advisors for students’ retention and persistence to graduation. 2019 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration[3] Guzey, S. S., Ring-Whalen, E. A
marginalizedcommunities. Through our four-year collaboration, we have demonstrated how creative, hands-on activities incorporating art and design can expand young students' perceptions of engineeringand help them envision themselves as future engineers. By leveraging the enthusiasm andexpertise of university faculty, undergraduate mentors, and elementary school teachers, we havedeveloped sustainable programming that integrates into the elementary classroom while inspiringboth students and educators alike. Through this relationship, we have documented key pragmaticlessons to help bring two educational communities together.References1. A. Master, S. Cheryan, A. Moscatelli, & A. N. Meltzoff, “Programming experience promotes higher stem motivation among
Example “I would use a parallel circuit because if one light 1 light(s) 48 goes off, the other will continue working.” “Maybe we could take this, tape it or drill it on a 2 tape 39 tree or something.” “It didn't work the first time, so we tried a second 3 work 36 time and it didn't really work. It just didn't move.” “So we were reading in the kit that the
Regional Education Board.Brophy, S., Klein, S., Portsmore, M., & Rogers, C. (2008). Advancing engineering education inP‐12 classrooms. Journal of Engineering Education, 97(3), 369-387.Gottfried, M. A., & Plasman, J. S. (2018). Linking the timing of career and technical educationcoursetaking with high school dropout and college-going behavior. American EducationalResearch Journal, 55(2), 325-361.Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2004). Problem-based learning: What and how do studentslearn?. Educational psychology review, 16, 235-266.Lynch, S. J., Peters-Burton, E., Behrend, T., House, A., Ford, M., Spillane, N., Matray, S., &Means, S. (2017). Understanding inclusive STEM high schools as opportunity structures forunderrepresented students: Critical
Paper ID #42723Board 157: Design of a Geospatial Skills Camp for Rural Youth (Work inProgress)Dr. Jeanette Chipps, Montana State University Jeanette Chipps is an assistant teaching professor at Montana State University and the educator professional development lead at the Science Math Resource Center.Suzanne G Taylor, Montana State UniversityDr. Nicholas Lux Lux, Montana State University Dr. Nicholas Lux has is an Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction in MSUˆa C™s Department ˆ He has of Education. His teaching and
integration of AI tools into STEMpedagogy. This collaborative network among key stakeholders will serve to support equity andaccessibility in education and create a more inclusive learning environment for all futurelearners.AcknowledgmentThis material is based upon work supported by the AI.R-NISTH AI for Social Good ResearchGrant at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Any opinions, findings, conclusions,or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarilyreflect the views of the AI.R program. We would like to acknowledge all the researchers, datacollectors, and students who participated in the study.ReferencesAbulibdeh, A., Zaidan, E., & Abulibdeh, R. (2024). Navigating the confluence of
diverse perspectives andfemale role models in STEM (Konowitz et al., 2022). Introducing students to the narratives andaccomplishments of women, minorities, and people from various cultural backgrounds canmotivate and empower underrepresented groups to pursue careers in STEM (Cheryan et al.,2015; Gilberth, 2015). Institutions, including K-12 and higher education, should develop moreinclusive and supportive environments for students interested in STEM. This involves offeringmentorship programs, networking opportunities, professional development for teachers, andresources suited to the needs of different student demographics. Such efforts align with Yeo etal.’s (2024) preliminary work that teachers use verbal and non-verbal cues to facilitate
analysis to analyze the interviews and video transcripts since it allows for asystematic way of seeing and processing qualitative data [38]. We followed Braun and Clarke[38]’s six-phase method for thematic analysis, which encompassed familiarizing yourself withdata, generating initial codes, searching for themes, reviewing, defining, and naming the themes,and creating the report. First, statements in the interview were coded with descriptive labelsthrough emergent coding, and these codes were categorized into themes. Constant comparison,first within each interview and then within each group (i.e., children as a group and parents as agroup), was used to continually sort the data until a robust set of themes explaining the data wasdeveloped for each
, girls were found to draw male scientists three times more often than female scientists[31]. Similar trends were found in Capobianco et al.’s [23] study. About 40% of the engineersthat first grade girls drew were female and about 30% were male, but when examining thedrawings of fifth grade girls, just under 60% drew male engineers and about 30% drew femaleengineers. Given the age of the participants, previous research suggests it is likely that theywould draw male engineers.The study took place in the context of a Girl Scout troop environment. This may have influenced theparticipants’ conception of engineers for several reasons. First, the national Girl Scout organizationrecently began a significant focus on STEM opportunities within the
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Science and Engineering Road Show mobile lab and creates programs for local youth to educate and entertain with hands-on projects to challenge students’ math and science skills.Tala Katbeh, Texas A&M University at Qatar Tala Katbeh is a STEM Instructor and Program Coordinator at Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) where she applies her enthusiasm for engineering to create curricula and engineering courses for school students. Katbeh is currently also pursuing her PhD at Texas A&M University, having graduated from TAMUQ with a BSc and MSc both in chemical engineering.Prof. Hassan Said Bazzi, Texas A&M University at Qatar Dr. Hassan S. Bazzi is the senior associate dean for research and advancement and