Paper ID #42381Lessons Learned through Multi-Year Team Teaching of an Engineering Coursefor Pre-College StudentsDr. Morgan R Broberg, Purdue Applied Research Institute Dr. Morgan Broberg is a Research Engineer at the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI). She received a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Purdue University and a B.S. in Engineering from LeTourneau University. Her research interests include modeling, analysis, and design of steel-concrete composite systems and effective teaching in civil engineering.Jose Capa Salinas, Purdue University Jose Capa Salinas is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Lyles School of Civil
thoseunderrepresented in STEM, succeed and persist in STEM coursework and programs[5-8]. An ELErequires administrators, teachers, counselors, community members, and parents to workcollaboratively to understand the foundational practices required to improve all students’outcomes[9]. Understanding of the importance of diverse and culturally relevant learningenvironments in engineering education is growing[10]. However, the field lacks effective PD(Professional Development) models and curriculum for developing and sustaining ELEs in ruralsettings to improve students’ pursuit of postsecondary engineering programs. Rural schools oftenlack access to engineering professionals or rigorous high-quality engineering education[11]. Webelieve that needs to change.This
Capobianco et al.’s [23] andFralick et al.’s [22] studies. In that time, there has been significant growth in the profile of engineering inpre-college education, which may have resulted in these participants having more exposure to diverseengineers than the participants had in previous studies. For example, the Next Generation ScienceStandards (NGSS) were released in 2013 [6]. These standards seek to integrate engineering into thescience curriculum across grade levels. While not all states adopted NGSS, by 2018, 70% of states hadeither adopted NGSS itself or developed state-specific standards based upon NGSS, including Ohio,where this study occurred [39]. Additionally, toys which seek to market STEM to specifically to girls,such as GoldieBlox [11
) in their monthly logs,through information shared during the FLC meetings, and in the focus groups, in which teachersshared examples of how they successfully integrated engineering design and the NEIR Model intheir instruction. Their examples typically included their perceptions of how the material enhancedstudent engagement, such as: • “This month I did an engineering design challenge in my STEM class. During this challenge, I used the equation provided in the curriculum and had the students work to figure out and debate which variables were most important. This process was very inclusive because it allowed for everyone to express their opinion and how to improve the design.” • “I had my students research water
an ardent reader. He and his wife share their home with two disabled cats and a disabled dog. Looking ahead, Adam is committed to enhancing undergraduate lab spaces and curriculum, facilitating the transition from secondary to post-secondary education in STEM, and improving Teaching Assistant (TA) training. His mentorship and guidance continue to impact individuals, educators, and STEM enthusiasts, solidifying his role as a leader in the field.Mr. Kip D. Coonley, Duke University Kip D. Coonley received the Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Duke University, Durham, NC in 2023, the M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, in 1999 and the B.S. degree in
. Specific skills developed include computerprogramming in Python, basics of electrical circuits, integrating computer hardware andsoftware, computer networking, and cyber security. Campers were introduced to computingcareers and majors through presentations and guest speakers during the Lunch and Learn time.At the end of the week, teams of campers applied these skills to an Internet of Things-themedCapstone project, which they presented to their peers and parents.Pre- and post-surveys, daily reflections, and structured interviews were collected to establishcontinuous improvements for the program and to further our understanding of how to betterprepare high school students to choose disciplines of study. Triangulation of the multiple sourcessupports
Paper ID #38531Biologically Inspired Design For High School Engineering Students (Workin Progress)Dr. Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Meltem Alemdar is Associate Director and Principal Research Scientist at Georgia Institute of Tech- nology’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC). Her research focuses on improving K-12 STEM education through research on curriculum development, teacher pro- fessional development, and student learning in integrated STEM environments. Dr. Alemdar is currently PI and co-PI on various NSF funded projects. Her expertise includes program
is most important, whereas for the teacher it is the learningand the curriculum goals that are fore fronted (cmp., Norström, 2016, pp. 37–39; Tomasi, 2008).McConville et al. (2017) have identified at least three challenges for realizing the pedagogicalpotential of role-playing in engineering education. These include challenges of clearlycommunicated learning outcomes, a shortage of teaching expertise, and adoption of an approachthat students are not familiar with. In this regard, our study shows that integrating authenticteaching approaches are very demanding for the teacher, even when teachers are highlyexperienced. In our case, the systematic implementation of the project was made possible thanksto the experience and background of the
work. Mathematical modeling is an interdisciplinary mathematics topic that is critical andnecessary in STEM and non-Stem fields. The use of mathematical modeling in engineeringproblems has the potential to facilitate mathematics teachers’ understanding of engineeringconcepts and is advantageous as mathematical modeling is a practice standard in themathematics educational standards(i.e., Common Core State Standards for Mathematics [19]).In addition, mathematical modeling in engineering problems can help teachers counter the notionat the K-12 level that engineering is more or less a structured process of trial and error [4].These types of integrated problems would also allow K-12 mathematics teachers to gain a betterunderstanding of the
of organizations she is associated with. Learn more about Sreyoshi’s impact - www.ThatStatsGirl.com ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Engineering Interventions in My Science Classroom: What’s My Role? (WIP) Abstract This work in progress paper draws on data from year one of a multi-year project aimed atintegrating engineering into middle-school science classes. The expectation that middle schoolteachers integrate engineering into their science curriculum may be challenging as engineering-related content has not historically been part of teacher preparation. Particularly in rural areas, in-service teacher training related to engineering
. Routledge, 2016, pp. 23–37.[19] S.-C. Fan and K.-C. Yu, “How an integrative STEM curriculum can benefit students in engineering design practices,” Int. J. Technol. Des. Educ., vol. 27, no. 1, pp. 107–129, Mar. 2017, doi: 10.1007/s10798-015-9328-x.[20] R. K. Yin, Case study research and applications: Design and methods, 6nd Ed. Los Angeles: Cal: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2018.[21] M. Llopart, J. M. Serra, and M. Esteban-Guitart, “Teachers’ perceptions of the benefits, limitations, and areas for improvement of the funds of knowledge approach. A qualitative study,” Teach. Teach., vol. 24, no. 5, pp. 571–583, Jul. 2018, doi: 10.1080/13540602.2018.1452729.
Sharyn Anastasia Limas is an undergraduate student in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Nanyang Technological University, consistently earning a spot on the Dean’s List due to her academic excellence. Her research focuses on psychological development and semiconductors, demonstrating a keen interest in integrating technical expertise with impactful societal applications. Sharyn is also heavily involved in extracurricular and volunteer activities, leading initiatives that support the elderly, economically disadvantaged families, and environmental conservation efforts. A strong proponent of cultural immersion and skill development, she actively seeks opportunities to enhance her learning and contribute meaningfully
]. We defined engineering identity as a socio-culturally and personallyconstructed view of yourself as an individual who can do engineering design and who feels asense of belonging within engineering. This definition is an adaptation of the PEAR Institute andthe sociocultural perspectives reviewed by Verhoeven and colleagues. Future studies ofSUPERCHARGE will utilize the Common Instrument for students and educators from the PEARInstitute [7]. The STEM Learning Ecosystem model was used as a lens to explore the factors ofinfluence in engineering and STEM identity development in this study.MethodologyParticipantsThis study is a work in progress and at this time the participants included four undergraduatestudents who were working as curriculum
engagement in the coding exhibit activity, in which they used a computer towrite an algorithm to help deliver medicine to the animals, children compared that with usingcomputers at school to complete assignments. Parents’ experiences with CT and engineering areconsistent with literature suggesting that CT and engineering should be integrated with otherdisciplines [15]; [21]. As Yadav et al. [46] indicate, using CT vocabulary across the curriculumcan reinforce students’ understanding of the terms and help students see their applicability acrossthe curriculum and in daily life. Hence, it is vital to develop parents’ knowledge of CT andengineering and its core components if it is to be infused early into children's education [47].Furthermore, parents
Paper ID #42498Board 161: Engineering Community Inclusion of Individuals with Autism(ECIIA): The Commitment of Community Collaborators in Engineering Educationand Industry (Work in Progress)Dr. Jennifer Lee Kouo, The Johns Hopkins University Dr. Jennifer Kouo is an Assistant Research Scientist at the Center for Technology in Education (CTE) at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education. Jennifer’s areas of expertise include Universal Design for Learning, technology integration, assistive technologies, and serving students with a range of disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorder. She is currently engaged in
Paper ID #44292Improving Outreach Interactivity in the Virtual Environment – Evaluation ofA Computer Vision Controlled Soft Robotic Hand to Broaden Participationin BioengineeringDr. Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Dr. Holly Golecki (she/her) is a Teaching Assistant Professor in Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an Associate in the John A Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University. She holds an appointment at the Carle-Illinois College of Medicine in the Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences. She is also a core faculty member
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
Engineering.Dr. Daniel Cha, University of Delaware Dr. Daniel K. Cha is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at University of Delaware. He has over 30 years of academic and industrial research experience in the area of environ- mental biological processes. Most of his research has focused on microbial degradation of environmental contaminants in natural and engineered systems, and sustainable solutions to wastewater treatment. Dr. Cha received his Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. Prior to joining University of Delaware, Dr. Cha also worked as a consulting engineer for an environmental consulting firm and an assistant engineer at a wastewater
confidence to change.FindingsTeachers’ confidence shifted when: 1) they completed the hands-on projects; 2) theirperspectives got positive feedback 3) they collaborated on curriculum design, and 4) they saw achance to integrate ML/AI into their classroom.1. Hands-on projects provide opportunities for participants to engage in emerging technologies, and understand and use emerging ML tools. We had several hands-on projects for participants during the co-design workshop, such as exploring and playing the AI games on Google Labs, using Smart Motors to build an interactive garden project, and using Smart Motors to build a project based on the given context (Figure 1). We observed that participants got familiar with the emerging technology tools
Paper ID #40012Is this a good engineering activity? Helping K-12 teachers implementquality activities in their classroomsDr. Stacy K. Firth Stacy K. Firth is an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Utah. In her role, she focuses on Engineering education in grades K-12 and undergradu- ate education. She has developed an inclusive curriculum for a year-long Engineering exploration and projects course that is now taught in 57 Utah high schools. She also developed and provides professional development workshops for Elementary and Secondary science educators to support
Paper ID #43473Board 154: Broadening Participation and the Mission of Engineering forUS All: A Case Study of Engineering in a Classroom Serving Students withDisabilities (Work in Progress)Dr. Jennifer Lee Kouo, The Johns Hopkins University Dr. Jennifer Kouo is an Assistant Research Scientist at the Center for Technology in Education (CTE) at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education. Jennifer’s areas of expertise include Universal Design for Learning, technology integration, assistive technologies, and serving students with a range of disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorder. She is currently engaged in
academic year by 32teachers. These units are embedded in courses that cover mathematics, science, engineering,English, and social studies content. The results from the content pre- and post-assessments willanswer the research question: How do students conceptualize microelectronics and its meaningfor engineering and society after completing an integrated STEM unit embedded withmicroelectronics contexts?A measurement of change in student understanding is collected through identical pre- and post-assessments given at the start and conclusion of each curriculum unit. These content assessmentscontain the four prompts: 1) What does the term “microelectronics” mean?, 2) How aremicroelectronics used in field?, with “field” being the subject of the class
Paper ID #41525Board 167: Pre-College Engineering: Perspectives of Engineering Faculty(Work in Progress)Natasha Lagoudas Wilkerson, Texas A&M University Natasha Wilkerson is a Ph.D. candidate in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in engineering education at Texas A&M University. She received her B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and her M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction from Texas A&M University. She is the President of the Cosmic Leap Foundation and Co-Founder of Vivify, LLC.Joanne K Olson, Texas A&M University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Pre-College
experiences at home and within the community, support African psychology andlearning, and appeal to the African personality. Strategies include the use of African terms of authority,endearment and affirmation, call and response, African griot teaching style, communal and cooperativelearning. A curriculum is considered African-Centered when the historical, philosophical, and culturalcontext of the lessons are centered around the experiences of African people. For instance, in African-Centered curricula, academic disciplines are introduced within the context of when these disciplines arefirst encountered or developed by African people (Akoto, 2018; George, 2024; Shockley, 2011). Forexample, the origin of advanced geometry in an African-Centered
computing. This paper discusses the summer program and curriculum, culturally-responsive teaching strategies deployed, student learning outcomes, and perceptions of culturalresponsiveness assessed in the Females are Cyber Starssummer programs.IntroductionMeeting the future cybersecurity challenges requires the United States to utilize all of its availableworkforce talents. There is a shortage of nearly three million cybersecurity professionals and staff. Almost60% of organizations report that they are at an extreme or moderate cyber risk due to the high staff shortage[1]. Although women are a significant resource pool, historically the technology industry has done a poorjob recruiting women in
Paper ID #43121Board 171: The Design of a Course to Train STEM Pre-Service Teachers(Work-in-progress)Dr. Garth V Crosby, Texas A&M University Dr. Garth V. Crosby is an associate professor in the Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution Department at Texas A & M University. He obtained his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Florida International University in Computer Engineering and ElectricalDr. Maram H Alaqra, Sharjah Education Academy Dr. Maram Alaqra has over 17 years’ experience in education, working across higher education and K-12 settings. Dr. Alaqra has taught graduate and undergraduate courses at
students followed the engineering design process in their selection of the most suitablerobot design, all of the sub-teams worked together to ensure that the final design will be compatiblewhen the elements of the robot are assembled. Figure 2 below depicts some examples of the workthe students were doing in separate groups while working together.It is important to regularly assess students' progress and adjust the training sessions as needed toensure that they are receiving the support they need to succeed. This can be done through regularassessments of the students’ progress and receiving feedback from the team members, as well asthrough ongoing discussions with students.In summary, creating a comprehensive and inclusive curriculum is an
coremathematics/science content necessary to understand these concepts, and to adopt educationaltheory based on STEM and the arts integration (STEAM) for far reaching interdisciplinarycollaborations.LiteratureIt is certain that AI will continue to impact human interaction with technology and society [2, 3].The impact will be experienced in many aspects of life such as in healthcare [4, 5], and businessand marketing [6, 7]. Part of the preparation to offer AI knowledge and its use will beadministered in schools, therefore, an examination to learn of the extent to which curriculumshave adopted such content is necessary [8, 9]. The curriculums show integration of AI in variousfields such as computer science, English, Social Studies, problem-solving learning
]. Figure 1. The Mechanism of Learning in CLT: The new information undergoes processing by the working memory and is subsequently integrated into long-term memory. When this information is needed, the working memory retrieves it from long-term memory.CLT addresses cognitive load through instructional design [8], [9]. Cognitive load represents thedemands that an activity imposes on working memory. As mentioned earlier, the capacity ofworking memory is limited, and an excessive cognitive load can impair its functionality. Thenew CLT categorizes cognitive load into intrinsic and extraneous loads. Specifically, intrinsicload refers to the complexity of the information being processed and the knowledge to processthat information. In
any.Analysis of the data would yield an informative conclusion of effects of the AI intervention inengagement and learning.AcknowledgementThis research was supported by the National Science Foundation’s Innovative TechnologyExperiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program under award numbers DRL–1949384and DRL–1949493.References[1]Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Science TeachersAssociation, “Advisory Group Promotes ‘5 Big Ideas in AI’ for K-12 Schools”, June 7, 2023.[Online]. Available: http://ai4k12.org/ Accessed Dec. 26, 2023].[2] H. Zhang, I. Lee, S. Ali, D. DiPaola, Y. Cheng, and C. Breazeal, “Integrating Ethics andCareer Futures with Technical Learning to Promote AI Literacy for Middle School Students