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Principal Skinner's Secrets: Cultivating STEM in Remote Locations, Steamed Hams!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh; Claudia J. Morrell, STEM Equity Initiative, LLC; Sandra Staklis, RTI International; Kevin A Jordan, RTI International

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collaboration with clients and partners, bringing together diverse stakeholders to create projects that result in meaningful and actionable findings.Kevin A Jordan, RTI International Kevin Jordan is a research education analyst in RTI International’s Education Practice Area. He has over a decade of experience in education evaluation, research, and technical assistance with projects focusing on education policy, career technical education (CTE), and STEM. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Professional Development for STEM Teachers in Rural Counties to Broaden Participation in EngineeringAbstractThe research design for the STEM Excellence in Engineering Equity (SEEE

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ursula Nguyen, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Deepika Menon, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Minji Jeon, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Amanda Thomas, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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spaghettitowers that could withstand hurricane wind speeds, which were simulated by a table fan. In theILT course, elementary PSTs worked collaboratively to find the most efficient path usingprogramming block-based languages and robotics. When they encountered issues, elementaryPSTs engaged in debugging as part of testing and improving their path solutions with the help ofthe instructors and their peers.Methods This work in progress is from a larger study that utilizes a design-based researchapproach [19]. Design-based research is still a relevant approach in educational research (see[20]) as it allows for iterative cycles of (re)design, implementation, and analysis to better employresearch-based pedagogy into practice, which in turn can inform

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Marge's Mission: Empowering STEM Innovation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily M. Haluschak, Purdue University; Melissa Colonis PhD, Purdue University; Kaitlyn B. Myers, Purdue University; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University

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in Lafayette, IN. She enjoys partnering with Purdue University to provide unique educational experiences for her students as they consider potential college and career opportunities.Kaitlyn B. Myers, Purdue University Kaitlyn B. Myers is a mathematics teacher at Jefferson High School in Lafayette, IN. Kaitlyn teaches the honors and college-prep levels of pre-calculus/trigonometry. She utilizes her past experiences in undergraduate research, graduate-level mathematics, and teaching at a collegiate level. Kaitlyn enjoyed partnering with Purdue University’s COE to provide her students a firsthand experience with the Engineering Design Process.Prof. Tamara J Moore, Purdue University Tamara J. Moore, Ph.D., is a

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 14:Robotics and Careers

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tala Katbeh, Texas A&M University at Qatar; G. Benjamin Cieslinski, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Hassan Bazzi

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engineering.Step 3: Encourage Mentorship and Peer SupportIt is beneficial to encourage mentorship and peer support among the students. This was done bycreating sub-teams based on the competition requirements. This included having a social mediateam responsible for the creativity in capturing the team’s journey and connecting them with otherteams all over the world, a team for researching and determining the design on the robot lifter, ateam for creating the robot shooter design, a team for building the robot driving base and intakemechanism, and a programming team that worked with the other sub-teams to operate the robot.The students were split into the teams based on their interests and skills where they ultimatelydecided with some interventions from the

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 13: Attitudes & Prespectives of Teachers

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christina Anlynette Alston, Rice University; Faiza Zafar, Rice University; Scott Currier; Krystle Dunn; Milton Johnson; Selene Verhofstad; Carolyn Nichol, Rice University

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learningobjectives. When novice teachers experience "failure fatigue," they may believe that integratingengineering design is unsuitable for their students [13].Research QuestionsOur research questions were as follows: 1. To what extent was the High-Quality Engineering Guidebook used within each TaLENt fellow's Project? 2. How did the TaLENt fellows characterize their values while collaborating with their novice peers?Purpose of StudyIn 2019, the National Science Foundation (NSF) launched the Teacher Leader EngineeringNetwork, a collective impact model of 15 elementary, middle, and high school teachers. Theyaimed to create the High-Quality Engineering Guidebook [14] to increase the number of Black,Native American, Hispanic, or female students

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 13: Attitudes & Prespectives of Teachers

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tyler S. Love, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Andrew John Hughes, California State University, San Bernardino

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) help teachersgain a better understanding of and comfort with teaching basic CT and engineering designconcepts, 3) help teachers identify and plan cross-cutting applications of CT practices byintegrating computing concepts with authentic open-ended engineering design challenges(physical computing) to elicit higher order thinking, and 4) provide teachers with the materialsand instructional resources to begin implementing physical computing design challenges in theirclassroom. As previously mentioned, the criteria for eligible participants were intentionallydesigned to promote the planning of physical computing learning experiences that had a logicalprogression from the elementary through middle grades.The researchers purposefully selected the

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University; Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; Jin Ho Jo; Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University; Maria Luisa Zamudio

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impacts of urbanization.Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University Jeritt Williams is an assistant professor of Engineering Technology at Illinois State University, where he teaches applied industrial automation and robotics.Maria Luisa Zamudio ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Stakeholder Views in Building a Sustainable Engineering Learning Ecosystem: Afterschool Green Energy, Robotics, and Automation (Work in Progress)AbstractThis research was part of the first year of a National Science Foundation funded project aimed atpromoting high school students’ interest in green energy, robotics, automation and post-secondary engineering and

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 10: Broadening Participation in P12

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dayna L. Martínez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Esther Gonzalez; Deanna Drako; Andrea D. Beattie; Ashleigh Tierney; Enrique Guzman; Kimberly D Douglas P.E., Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.

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the first two years of its operations.These findings aim to highlight the impact and growth of this program to date, make data-drivenrecommendations for programmatic improvement, and provide best practices which can beapplied to similar programming for Hispanic and other minoritized groups in STEM andeducation more broadly.Program Description and ObjectivesSHPE’s Virtual Stem Labs (VSL) are grounded in the belief that all Hispanic pre-collegestudents can excel in STEM if they are provided access to the tools and resources that supporttheir progress toward a STEM degree regardless of where they are in their academic journey.VSL is a pre-college program that brings STEM concepts to hundreds of Hispanic and Latinx K-12 students with a variety of

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tala Katbeh, Texas A&M University; Gerald Benjamin Cieslinski, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Hassan Said Bazzi, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Syed Mustafa Husain Abidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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delves into the dynamicrealm of STEM education, with a particular emphasis on the transformative impact of four distinctand successful summer programs. These programs, designed to immerse students in hands-onexperiences beyond the confines of traditional classroom settings, serve as catalysts for thedevelopment of critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and practical skills essential for successin STEM disciplines while also exposing them to real-life applications.Recent pedagogical shifts have emphasized the importance of experiential learning and hands-onactivities in promoting meaningful engagement and knowledge retention among students. Byproviding students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world contexts

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natasha Lagoudas Wilkerson, Texas A&M University; Joanne K Olson, Texas A&M University

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reduced when engineering is sharing space in thescience curriculum [26], [27]. Students also struggle to identify and incorporate relevantscientific ideas in design activities [28], [29]. Therefore, science teachers are increasinglyincluding engineering activities that promote design practices while reducing time spent learningscience [30]. In developing engineering learning goals, faculty recommendations should be takeninto consideration alongside research on developmental appropriateness and effectiveness ofintegrations.The initial findings illustrate a gap between the engineering subjects that faculty believe areessential for students and the focus of current pre-college engineering programs. The next stepsinclude analyzing the remaining open

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Springfield's STEM Spectacle: Evaluating Engineering Excellence, D'oh!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose Capa Salinas, Purdue University; Manuel Salmeron, Purdue University; Gaurav Chobe, Purdue University; Herta Montoya, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Morgan R Broberg, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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the TRB Standing Committee on Seismic Design and Performance of Bridges and holds a Remote Pilot UAS license.Manuel Salmeron, Purdue University Manuel Salmer´on is currently a 4th year PhD student in Structural Engineering at Purdue University, under the supervision of Prof. Shirley J. Dyke. He received a B.S. in Civil Engineering and a M.Sc. in Structural Engineering at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). His research interests include cyber-physical testing, stochastic modeling of degradation phenomena, and the development of decision-making tools for socio-technical systems.Gaurav Chobe, Purdue University Gaurav Chobe is a Ph.D. student in Civil Engineering at Purdue University. His research

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tristan Robert Straight, Wartburg College; Jennah Meyer, Wartburg College; Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Bolaji Ruth Bamidele, Utah State University; Murad Musa Mahmoud, Wartburg College; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Jonathan D. Phillips, Utah State University

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–2, pp. 253–270, Mar. 2019, doi: 10.1080/03043797.2018.1474342.[12] J. W. Creswell and V. L. P. Clark, Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research. SAGE Publications, 2018.[13] S. L. Dworkin, “Sample Size Policy for Qualitative Studies Using In-Depth Interviews,” Arch Sex Behav, vol. 41, no. 6, pp. 1319–1320, Dec. 2012, doi:10.1007/s10508-012-00166.[14] I. Osunbunmi, “A Mixed-Methods Study of College Experiences and Learning and Study Strategies of High-Achieving Engineering Students,” All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Dec. 2022, [Online]. Available: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/8690[15] J. W. Creswell and J. D. Creswell, Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, 5th ed

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Flaming Moe's Influence: Bio-Inspired STEM Explorations, Hot Stuff!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jin Yong Kim, University of Michigan; Szu-Tung Chen, University of Michigan; Jacqueline Hannan, University of Michigan; Hannah Larson, University of Michigan; Hyesun Chung, University of Michigan; Tisha Jain, University of Michigan; Maria Fields; Sheryl S Ulin, University of Michigan; Leia Stirling, University of Michigan; X. Jessie Yang, University of Michigan

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2Engineering (IOE) department. The camp was hosted by the Center for Ergonomics (C4E), theStirling Group, and the Interaction and Collaboration Research Lab (ICRL). The camp includedthe Center for Ergonomics and Robotics department tour, alongside four engaging activitystations designed to expose students to a variety of systems that Industrial Engineers andRoboticists encounter. Two station activities were specifically designed and developed tochallenge the students in a creative problem-solving task, and the other two were modified fromcurrent research topics. Nineteen middle school-aged students (17 female and 2 male) participated in the camp toexplore Industrial Engineering and Robotics. Though the target group was female students

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 11: Summer Camps and more!

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gabriella Coloyan Fleming, University of Texas at Austin; Kiersten Elyse Fernandez; Christine Julien, University of Texas at Austin; Marialice Mastronardi, University of Texas at Austin

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. Boklage, R. D. Hartman, D. Yañez, and M. J. Borrego, "Impact of a Summer Research Program for High School Students on their Intent to Pursue a STEM career: Overview, Goals, and Outcomes," in 2020 ASEE Annual Conference Content Access, Virtual, 2020.[18] L. Bottomley, "Enhancing Diversity through Explicitly Designed Engineering Outreach," in 2018 CoNECD-The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference, Crystal City, Virginia, 2018.[19] P. A. Ralston, J. L. Hieb, and G. Rivoli, "Partnerships and experience in building STEM pipelines," Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, vol. 139, no. 2, pp. 156-162, 2013.[20] S. J. Ressler and E. K. Ressler

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luis E Montero-Moguel, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Joel Alejandro Mejia, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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experience teaching mathe- matics at the high school, engineering, and business bachelor levels, He has developed a comprehensive understanding of the needs of diverse student populations. He holds an iSTEAM certificate from the University of Texas at San Antonio and is currently pursuing his Engineering Education Graduate Certifi- cate at the same institution. His research interests lie in creating equal opportunities for all students and developing research and teaching proposals in STEM-integrated education that promote quality, equity, inclusivity, and student-centered instruction. He also brings 18 years of experience in project engineering to his work, specializing in the design of stainless-steel equipment

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Krusty's Creations: Robotics and Electronics in Springfield STEAM, Hey Hey!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Justin Jin, TechnoWizards; Parker Olkowski; James Chengda Lu, BASIS Shavano; Vincent Liu, Brandeis High School; Ilias M Bakri; Aditya Rao; Yu-Fang Jin, The University of Texas, San Antonio; Isabel Xu

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PBL make it a promising approach to facilitateparticipants in robotic competitions for knowledge acquisition, hands-on practice, and reflectiveinquiry for both STEM and soft skills.MethodsImplementing PBL in both FLL and FTC provides a robust framework for engaging teams inreal-world problem-solving while integrating STEM education with teamwork, research, androbotics design. FLL served the team during their younger years from K to 6th grade, while FTChas been instrumental from 7th grade to the current 11th, offering a continuum of learning andskill development opportunities. Each competition season spans from September to March orApril depending on advancement levels (Regional, State, World Championship), lasting 5 to 7months. Both FLL and

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Evelyn Hanna, Kent Place School; Suzanne Tracy, Kent Place School

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engineering, research [7]-[9] recommends utilizing amore empathy-based or human-centered approach to engineering design processes, centeringengineering as a helping profession, cultivating students’ self-efficacy, and connecting students’interests in engineering. With this in mind, we reviewed curricular resources that aligned withour school’s mission, attended to best practices for advancing girls in engineering, and cultivatedstudents’ engineering habits of mind [10]. Based on convincing evidence, e.g. [11]-[12], weselected resources from the EiE curriculum to complement our CS&E curricular scope andsequence.Relevant to this paper, an example of a selected EiE module is a chemical engineering unit. Toassess the impact of this module on students

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Milhouse's Moment: Engineering Inclusivity, Everything's Coming Up Milhouse!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tristan Robert Straight, Wartburg College; Jennah Meyer, Wartburg College; Murad Musa Mahmoud, Wartburg College; Cristian Gerardo Allen, Wartburg College; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University

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careerchoice: A partial least squares analysis. Research and Practice in Technology EnhancedLearning, 19, 25-. https://doi.org/10.58459/rptel.2024.19025[6] Pelch, M. (2018). Gendered differences in academic emotions and their implications forstudent success in STEM. International Journal of STEM Education, 5(1).https://doi.org/10.1186/s40594-018-0130-7[7] Canaan, S., & Mouganie, P. (2023). The Impact of Advisor Gender on Female Students’STEM Enrollment and Persistence. The Journal of Human Resources, 58(2), 593–632.https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.58.4.0320-10796R2[8] Same researches, reference left anonymous for now.[9] M. W. Kier, M. R. Blanchard, J. W. Osborne, and J. L. Albert, “The Development of theSTEM Career Interest Survey (STEM-CIS

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 7: Partnerships Making It Real! II

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeanette Chipps, Johns Hopkins University; Stacy S. Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University

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fundedResearch Experiences for Teachers (RET) programs since 2003 to support “authentic summerresearch experiences for K-14 educators to foster long-term collaborations between universities,community colleges, school districts, and industry partners [2].” Though long-standing andmeaningful in their impact, the RET program is limited in size because of the intense nature ofthe program from a facilities and personnel standpoint. The Next Generation Science Standards(NGSS), released in 2013, include some engineering practices across all grade levels. Thesestandards have been adopted in about half of the fifty states, with many other states creatingsimilar standards [3]. However, there is still a need to understand best practices in supportingstudent

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Lisa's Legacy: Guiding Students Toward Engineering Careers, Excellent!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Britta Solheim, Wartburg College; Jack Saylor Priske, Wartburg College; Murad Musa Mahmoud, Wartburg College; Cristian Gerardo Allen, Wartburg College; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University

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their interest in pursuing aSTEM-related discipline in their future. Data was collected from multiple STEM summer campsduring 2017-2023 (except for 2020 & 2021). The summer camps were intended to exposestudents to STEM. The data collected is used in a qualitative and quantitative analysis todetermine if self-efficacy is related to and has any impact on students’ interest in STEM.Program DescriptionStudents and teachers coming from multiple school districts in (state in the mountain westregion) were invited to attend a week-long summer engineering camp. The camps took place inthe summers of 2017, 2018 and 2019. Another similar camp was scheduled for summer 2020 butwas cancelled due to the Covid pandemic.The camps were designed to increase

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael R. Odell, University of Texas at Tyler; Li Feng, Texas State University; Christopher Thomas, The University of Texas at Tyler; Eric Stocks; Patrick Massey, Michigan State University

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district size, district expenditure, student demographics, and standardized test scores? 3. What district characteristics predict the school districts’ decision to adopt the PLTW model? BackgroundFor the purposes of this study, the researchers focused on middle school Gateway and highschool Engineering curriculum. Project Lead the Way is a national program known throughoutthe education community for providing K – 12 STEM-focused educational programing. Thecurriculum is designed to support STEM knowledge development, engagement, interest, andmotivation using problem-based learning techniques (Project Lead the Way, 2020; Tai, 2012).Problem-based learning (PBL) is an instructional approach derived from