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Duff's Dynamic Duo: Harnessing the Power of Teamwork for STEM Excellence!
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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Rafic Bachnak, Penn State University, Harrisburg; Brittany Anderson, Penn State University, Harrisburg
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recruiting students.Workshop SessionsAs mentioned in the introduction, the pedagogical techniques employed in all of the workshopsare active-learning student-centered methods. Session contents are determined by the instructorsbased on what they determine is most effective to introduce their topics and disciplines. Sessionsnormally include lecture presentations followed by activities that teach the concepts throughdemonstration or experiment that the students perform themselves. The session descriptionsbelow are reflections of the 2023 workshop. A particularly important component of the programthat makes this possible is the inclusion of teaching assistants that are current undergraduatestudents. These teaching assistants, close in age to the
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 8: Assessment, Framworks, Standards, Oh My!
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Greg J. Strimel, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Amy Evans Sabarre; Tanner J. Huffman, The College of New Jersey
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for our nation’s youth. While initiatives toengage children in engineering learning experiences over the last couple decades have beenencouraging and millions of students participate in formalized P-12 engineering-related courses,there has been uncertainty as to how engineering should be intentionally taught across schools ina coherent manner. To help fill this void, the Framework for P-12 Engineering Learning waspublished in 2020 by the American Society for Engineering Education. This framework ispositioned to offer a unifying vision and guidance for informing state and local decisions toenhance the purposefulness, coherency, and equity of engineering teaching and learning. Whilethe framework supplies the potential “endpoints” for each
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Inspiring Future Engineers: Targeted Summer Programs for Diverse STEM Pathways
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Federica Aveta, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Afsaneh Ghanavati, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Marisha Rawlins, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Pilin Junsangsri, Wentworth Institute of Technology
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systems, signal processing, dynamic phasors, dynamic power decomposition, power quality and microgrid. She has been a member of the Eta Kappa Nu, Engineering Honor Society and a member of IEEE and IEEE Power & Energy Society (IEEE PES).Dr. Marisha Rawlins, Wentworth Institute of Technology Dr. Marisha Rawlins is an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program at Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT). Her research interests include computer architecture optimizations, embedded systems and devices used in teaching and healthcare, and methods and systems for improving teaching and learning. Dr. Rawlins received her PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Florida
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Flanders' Fellowship: Building STEM Community Impact, Hi-Diddly-Ho!
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maija A Benitz, Roger Williams University
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University Dr. Maija Benitz is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Roger Williams University, where she has taught since 2017. Prior to joining RWU, she taught at the Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA, after completing her doctoral work jointly in the Multiphase Flow Laboratory and the Wind Energy Center at UMass Amherst. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 ‭Evaluating Fourth-Grader’s Perception of Engineering Through a‬ ‭Community-Engaged Project‬‭ bstract‬A‭To meet the complex challenges of the future, there needs to be an increase in the number of‬ ‭students pursuing STEM and engineering. To grow those numbers, students must have an‬
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Douglas Eric Dow, Wentworth Institute of Technology; James R. McCusker Ph.D., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Suzanne Sontgerath, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Ilie Talpasanu
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, testing its movements, andpicking up/dropping off/transporting objects using the Workcell. The laboratory work wascarried out by the students in groups of two. The school of engineering provided completesupport in terms of equipment and software required for the program.The weekly plans of the robotics program are shown in Table 2. Students worked onAutonomous Vehicle for four times (12 hours), Robotics modeling for five labs (15 hours), andeight labs for VEX Robot (24 hours). One of the challenging factors that we encountered wasfaculty involvement. Since the participating faculty already had a full teaching load during theSummer, it was difficult to arrange lab content in a way that was both meaningful and coherent.As a result, the program
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 8: Assessment, Framworks, Standards, Oh My!
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tyler S. Love, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Brandt Hutzel, Pennsylvania Department of Education; Sharon Brusic, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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contribute to environmental challenges.Fig. 6. Example of the progression of a STEELS T&E standard across grade bands.When examining the standards, the committees also placed an increased emphasis on safety inregard to engineering design considerations and laboratory practices. The committees believedthis was important due to the essential making and doing aspect of T&E education, the increasedpopularity of interdisciplinary makerspaces and Fab Labs in schools [17], and the rise in out ofcontent area educators being tasked with teaching engineering practices [18-20]. A contentanalysis by P-12 safety specialists determined the
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Principal Skinner's Secrets: Cultivating STEM in Remote Locations, Steamed Hams!
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Monsuru O Ramoni, Navajo Technical University; Calsey T Nez, Navajo Technical University
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conduct hands-on engineering projects with students.Programs such as the FIRST Robotics Competition are not taking place due to the lack of teachers tomentor students for such programs.NTU partners with GMCS to offer ENGR 130: Engineering Graphics in the fall semester and ENGR 103:Introduction to Engineering in the spring semester. This dual-credit engineering program (see Fig. 1)involves one NTU engineering faculty member, one NTU engineering teaching assistant, two high schoolteachers, and 12th-grade students. The classes occur at the high school campus (Gallup High School)during the third period (11:20 am - 12:15 pm). NTU engineering faculty and teaching assistant travel toGallup High School to teach the classes, and while NTU faculty teach
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Advancing Robotics Education: Frameworks, Platforms, and Teacher Preparation for K-12 Engagement
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joshua Montgomery, THE Ohio State University & Southern State Community College; Amy Perkins-McClellan, Southern State Community College; Ayanna Howard, The Ohio State University
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Scholar program, an initiative by the Ohio Department of Higher Education aimed at developing electronic and coding skills for K-12 students in southern Ohio. Montgomery is the inventor of the STEM MiniDome and Wearable Droid teaching robots, tools used to teach electronics and coding to students. An active member of the Star Wars droid builder community, Montgomery built a full-scale replica of R2-D2, a project that took 2.5 years to complete. His experience with this project transformed his teaching approach, a topic he discussed in his TED Talk in Dayton, Ohio, in 2021. Montgomery is also the cofounder of SOMACC (Southern Ohio Makers Against COVID Coalition), a grassroots group that produced 4,500 3D-printed face
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Shaping Inclusive STEM Curriculum and Teacher Development for K-12 Education
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Rebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group; Paula Moore; Stacey Sexton; Deborah Boisvert; Sabah Bhatnagar; Nicole Jessica Rees, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; Shaileen Crawford, CSforMA
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standards for a laboratory science course.History and 3 Units Including U.S. History and World History.Social Science World Language 2 Units Of the same language. Physical As required by law “Physical education shall be taught as a required subject in all Education (4 units) grades for all students” (M.G.L. c.71 §3). Arts 1 Unit Additional Core 5 Units Other additional coursework (including Career and Technical Courses Education) or any of the above.Massachusetts has invested in expanding CS opportunities by providing credit-bearingopportunities, teacher licensure pathways and grant opportunities to districts to
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Daniel Garza; Cory Andrew Scarborough; Lovekesh Singh, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Marsha Sowell, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mohammad Motaher Hossain, Texas A&M University, Kingsville
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duration elements were fulfilledwith the creation of a COP that spanned not only the summer research experience, but alsothroughout the academic year. In both the summer and during the following academic year, theCOP provided support in the implementation of the curricular modules in the middle and highschool classrooms to continue improving skills in the teaching of renewable resources and datascience. In multiple studies, this COP has been found to be key in teachers adopting newpedagogical practices [5-7].Research Experience and FindingsAs mentioned earlier, out of the 5 summer research projects, this paper specifically discusses thecurricular modules developed from the summer research experiences on solar energy. Theteacher participants in the
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Principal Skinner's Secrets: Cultivating STEM in Remote Locations, Steamed Hams!
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
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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Paper ID #42431Professional Development for STEM Teachers in Rural Counties to BroadenParticipation in EngineeringDr. Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh Taryn Melkus Bayles is a Professor, Teaching Track, in the Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Department at the University of Pittsburgh, and serves as the Undergraduate Program Director. She has spent part of her career working in industry with Exxon, Westinghouse, Phillips Petroleum and Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center (now NETL). Her industrial experience has included process engineering, computer modeling and control, process design and testing, and
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nicolas Léger, Florida International University; Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University; Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University
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the George Washington University and a Ph.D. in minority and urban education from the University of Maryland. In 2003, Bruk was hired by the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL), where he worked on nanotech- nology and microsystems. In 2005 he left JHUAPL for a fellowship with the National Academies and researched methods of increasing the number of women in engineering. Later that year, he briefly served as a mathematics instructor in Baltimore City High Schools. From 2005 through 2018, Dr. Berhane directed engineering recruitment and scholarship programs for the University of Maryland. He oversaw an increase in the admission of students of color and women during his tenure and
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Principal Skinner's Secrets: Cultivating STEM in Remote Locations, Steamed Hams!
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Marcelo Caplan, Columbia College
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,facilitating effective teaching and learning, rural schools still face numerous challenges.Despite a relatively high level of student engagement in the learning process at the elementary level inrural areas, there is a substantial exodus of students from the rural education system at the high schoollevel. Sheer numbers and stark contrasts to the educational opportunities available in urban highschools mark this departure.One possible factor contributing to students leaving these schools is the shortage of qualified subject-specific teachers capable of delivering high school-level content in a way that resonates with students.Research on this issue suggests that there are several factors responsible for the challenges faced by therural education system
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Bart's Big Plan: Engaging High Schoolers in Engineering Adventures ... Ay Caramba!
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jialing Wu, Vanderbilt University; Nicolas Leger, Florida International University; Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University
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, pp. 858–871, Apr. 2022, doi: 10.1080/0020739X.2020.1788185.[12]T. Jahan, “Mathematical Modelling and Problem Solving in Engineering Education,” Lic. Eng., Chalmers Tekniska Hogskola (Sweden), Sweden, 2021. Accessed: Mar. 30, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2606898891/abstract/791D96574E0E4B4EPQ/1[13]J. A. Lyon and A. J. Magana, “A Review of Mathematical Modeling in Engineering Education”.[14]Y. Tang and D. Holton, “Apply Deliberate Practice in Teaching Dynamics to Reinforce a Systematic Problem Solving Approach,” 2015.[15]C. M. Rathnayaka, J. Ganapathi, S. Kickbusch, L. Dawes, and R. Brown, “Preparative pre-laboratory online resources for effectively managing cognitive load of engineering
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Culturally Responsive and Identity-Affirming Approaches in Pre-College STEM Education
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of Cincinnati
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this paper approached the second author, who was a 5th-grade teacherat the time at Escuela STEM, to collaborate on this project. The second author of this paper hadbeen teaching at Escuela STEM for several years and self-identifies as Mexican American,whose cultural, linguistic and lived experiences are commonly shared with those of her students.The demographic composition of the school was approximately 96% Latino/a/x, with themajority of the student population were native Spanish speakers (i.e., Spanish L1, English L2).Students in the classroom also represented demographics similar to those of the school. A total of20 students (11 males and 9 females) consented to participate in the one-week implementation ofthe curriculum after assent and
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Duff's Dynamic Duo: Harnessing the Power of Teamwork for STEM Excellence!
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Cristina Diordieva, Nanyang Technological University; Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Sohini Gupta, Wheeler High School; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University
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marginalizedpeople. While there are current efforts to improve high school student’s interest in the STEMfield (e.g., Yeter et al., 2023; Burley et al., 2016; Youngblood et al., 2016), the availability ofinfluential people with different backgrounds and mentoring programs are essential resources foroffering direction, encouragement, and motivation (Chemers et al., 2011; Shapiro & Williams,2012). Scholars and policymakers emphasize the significance of early experiences and support infostering teacher’s teaching confidence (Hammack et al., 2024; Moonga et al., 2023) andstudent’s interest, confidence, and foundational skills in pursuing STEM careers (Burley et al.,2016; Yeter et al., 2016), the various obstacles experienced by underrepresented groups in
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Meet at Springfield Middle: Where Engineering Meets Education, Woozle Wuzzle!
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Natasha Lagoudas Wilkerson, Texas A&M University; Joanne K Olson, Texas A&M University; Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University; Rachelle M Pedersen, Texas A&M University
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Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez is an associate professor at Texas A & M University in the College of Education and Human Development in the department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture. In her research, she is interested in the assessing STEM interventions onDr. Rachelle M Pedersen, Texas A&M University Rachelle Pedersen is a Ph.D. student at Texas A&M studying Curriculum & Instruction (Emphasis in Engineering & Science Education). She has a Ph.D. and M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction from Texas A&M University and a B.S. in Engineering Science (Technology Education) from Colorado State University. Her research focuses on motivation and social influences (e.g. mentoring and identity development
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Scaling Impactful Pre-College STEM + C Programs: Lessons from Transportation, Technology, and Engineering Camps
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gabriella Marie Luna, University of The Incarnate Word, GEMS Program; Stephanie Gray, University of the Incarnate Word; Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word
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highest undergraduate team ranking in the 2024 international ACC Quanser QCar competition and continues to compete in ongoing challenges. She is also a dedicated STEM advocate, serving as a counselor for the GEMS (Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science) summer program. In addition to her academic and research pursuits, Gabriella is an NCAA Division I swimmer and is fluent in both English and Spanish.Stephanie Weiss-Lopez, University of the Incarnate Word Stephanie Weiss-Lopez has overseen GEMS since 2020 as a Project Manager and Coordinator. Ms. Weiss-Lopez is a UIW alum with a degree in Meteorology, currently the AVS Laboratories Project Manager, and an MBA student at UIW. She has over 18 years of management and
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tanja L. Greene, E.S. Witchger School of Engineering, Marian University; Hansika I. Sirikumara, E.S. Witchger School of Engineering, Marian University Indianapolis, IN; Binh Q. Tran, Marian University
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within chemically modified, biomimetic hydrogels and was awarded the Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award by the university’s graduate office for her work. After graduating, she continued her research in a tissue engineering/ biomaterials laboratory until accepting a teaching position at Marian University where she currently teaches Physics I, Physics II, Biophysics, and will soon be developing courses related to biomaterials. In addition to teaching, Tanja also plays a large role in the community outreach of the E.S. WSOE through directing events such as the Central Indi- ana Regional Science and Engineering Fair and the annual INnovation Through Engineering Residential Summer Camp. Through her efforts, Ms. Greene
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Innovations and Inclusion in Pre-Service and Pre-College STEM Education
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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michael M. Malschützky, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences, Germany; Gesche Neusel, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences; Steven McAlpine, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Jamie R Gurganus, University of Maryland Baltimore County
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Paper ID #48657Self-Selection Bias of P-12 Engineering & Computing Activities for FemalePre-College Pupils (Fundamental Research, Diversity) ¨Michael M. Malschutzky, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences, Germany Michael M. Malsch¨utzky is a Research Associate at the Centre for Teaching Development and Innovation (ZIEL) as well as Affiliate Faculty at the Department of Management Sciences at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS), Germany. He received his Diplom-Ingenieur (FH) in Mechanical Engineering from H-BRS in 2005. After working as Test & Validation
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Milhouse's Moment: Engineering Inclusivity, Everything's Coming Up Milhouse!
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Jessica Nhu Tran, University of British Columbia; Jessica Wolf, University of British Columbia; Shouka Farrokh, University of British Columbia; Katherine Lyon, University of British Columbia; Robyn Newell, University of British Columbia; Jenna Felice Usprech, University of British Columbia; Karen C. Cheung, University of British Columbia; Agnes Germaine d'Entremont P.Eng., University of British Columbia
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PhD student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UBC. Her research focuses on equity issues in engineering education, particularly looking at the impacts of engineering outreach programs on historically marginalized groups in STEM.Shouka Farrokh, University of British Columbia Shouka Farrokh is an undergraduate student pursuing Psychology at The University of British Columbia. She contributes as a research assistant in Engineering Education projects focusing on STEM Outreach initiatives.Dr. Katherine Lyon, University of British Columbia Katherine Lyon is Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia. Katherine’s research merges sociology of education
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 11: Summer Camps and more!
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Taylor Tucker, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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across the Grainger College of Engineering.Dr. Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Saadeddine Shehab is currently the Associate Director of Assessment and Research at the Siebel Center for Design (SCD) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He works with a group of under- graduate and graduate SCD scholars at SCD’s Assessment and Research Laboratory to conduct research that informs and evaluates the practice of teaching and learning human-centered design in formal and in- formal learning environments. His research focuses on studying students’ collaborative problem-solving processes and the role of the teacher in facilitating these processes in STEM classrooms that feature the
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 14:Robotics and Careers
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tala Katbeh, Texas A&M University at Qatar; G. Benjamin Cieslinski, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Hassan Bazzi
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Paper ID #37626Promoting STEM Education through the Preparation of MulticulturalNational Robotics Teams in Qatar (Evaluation)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.Mr. G. Benjamin Cieslinski, Texas A&M University at Qatar STEM Initiatives and Laboratory
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Homer's Handy Homework: STEM Adventures from Sofa to School, Mmm... STEM
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Turhan K. Carroll, University of Georgia; Jessica R Hoehn, University of Colorado Boulder; Noah D Finkelstein, University of Colorado Boulder
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. Carroll earned his PhD in Engineering Education with an interdisciplinary specialization in Quantitative Research Evaluation and Methodology from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining the College of Education, he was a postdoctoral researcher in the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University. Prior to his graduate work he worked as an engineer at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, OH.Dr. Jessica R Hoehn, University of Colorado Boulder Dr. Jessica R. Hoehn is a postdoctoral researcher at University of Colorado Boulder. She received her PhD in Physics Education Research from CU, studying ontological, epistemological, and social aspects of student reasoning in quantum mechanics. Dr
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Krista Dulany Chisholm, University of Florida; Olivia Lancaster; Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida
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using a system thinking approach to support teachers and develop professional learning experiences around cre- ating conceptual models, designing coaching systems, developing frameworks and lessons, and preparing professional development. Her research interests include STEM education, system thinking, conceptual modeling, and coaching.Olivia LancasterDr. Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida Dr. Nancy Ruzycki is an Instructional Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Laboratories, and the Principal Investigator on the EQuIPD Grant at the University of Florida within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. She has received over 7 million dollars in
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Justin Kota Shell, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Vatsal Tapiawala, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Taylor Tucker Parks, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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(SCD) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I work with a group of wonderful and talented people at SCD’s Assessment and Research Laboratory to conduct research that informs and evaluates our practice of teaching and learning human-centered design in formal and informal learning environments. My Research focuses on studying students’ collaborative problem solving processes and the role of the teacher in facilitating these processes in STEM classrooms. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WIP: Ongoing Evaluation of Pre-College Students’ Learning Outcomes During a Human-Centered Engineering Design Summer
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Interdisciplinary Approaches to High School Engineering: Perceptions, Pathways, and Pedagogies
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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Abeera P. Rehmat, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Helms, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marc Weissburg
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lotus leaves [1, 6, 8]. Thisexploration not only deepens one’s appreciation of biological mechanisms but also helps oneapply these insights to engineering design challenges, leading to innovative solutions that alignwith natural principles [9].The integration of BID into pre-college engineering settings, including classrooms, laboratories,and extracurricular programs, offers transformative opportunities for curriculum developmentand teaching methodologies [1, 10-11]. By embedding BID into the learning experience,educators can create a dynamic environment that stimulates student engagement, encouragescritical thinking, and promotes collaborative problem-solving [1, 6, 8]. Further, the application ofbiological analogies provides engineering with
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Krusty's Creations: Robotics and Electronics in Springfield STEAM, Hey Hey!
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joshua E. Katz, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Robin Jephthah Rajarathinam, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yang Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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. Additionally, he holds a professional educator license for secondary education in Technology and Engineering Education in Illinois.Mr. Robin Jephthah Rajarathinam, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Robin Jephthah Rajarathinam is a Ph.D. candidate in the department of Curriculum and Instruction, DELTA program, UIUC. His research focuses on Collaborative Learning, Learning Analytics, and Human-Centered Design within STEM disciplines. His background is in mechanical engineering and education.Yang Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Yang V. Shao is a teaching assistant professor in electrical and computer engineering department at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). She earned her Ph.D. degrees
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Inclusive and Reflective Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education
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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Krista Dulany Chisholm, University of Florida; Emersen Kronsnoble, University of Florida; Kassandra Fernandez, University of Florida; Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida
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Hispanic-serving community college in Miami, FL. As an educator, they utilized equitable teaching practices and encouraged student agency to ensure positive learning outcomes. Their first year of PhD research focused on undergraduate student perceptions of social responsibility in STEMM, with special emphasis on science communication and policy advocacy, as well as the intersection of institutional culture and transformational change towards cultivating more inclusive and equitable access for underrepresented STEMM students. They are currently exploring undergraduate perceptions of STEM mentorship within student organizations and near-peer mentorship between undergraduate student mentors and K-12 student mentees within
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Scaling Impactful Pre-College STEM + C Programs: Lessons from Transportation, Technology, and Engineering Camps
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joshua E. Katz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Yang Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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educator license for secondary education in Technology and Engineering Education in Illinois.Yang Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Yang V. Shao is a Teaching Associate Professor in electrical and computer engineering department at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). She earned her Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Chinese Academy of Sciences, China. She has worked with University of New Mexico before joining UIUC where she developed some graduate courses on Electromagnetics. Dr. Shao has research interests in curriculum development, assessment, student retention and student success in engineering, developing innovative ways of merging engineering fundamentals and research