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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 12: Resource Exchange

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cristian Eduardo Vargas-Ordóñez, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Andrew James Gray, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Paper ID #39915Break a [cardboard] leg!: Collaborative design of an integrated arts &engineering activity (Resource Exchange) ˜ Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)Mr. Cristian Eduardo Vargas-Ord´onez, Cristian Vargas-Ord´on˜ ez is a Ph.D. candidate in Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research interests include arts and engineering integration for epistemic justice and multicultural engineering edu- cation. He has experience in teaching and designing curricula for various educational programs, including first-year engineering and underrepresented pre-college students

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 3: Let's Get Thinking on Design

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Johnson, Pennsylvania State University; Minyoung Gil, Pennsylvania State University

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and Teaching Engineering Our epistemology is sociocultural, and we view K-12 classrooms as a complex culturalsetting. From a pragmatic perspective, ordinary classroom engineering activities are navigated bystudents in small groups that collectively use epistemological judgments [10]. While it is almostcertain students will learn through participation in any classroom activity, they will not alwayslearn what the teacher intends, so the interesting problems to research are the directions thatlearning takes (Lundqvist & Ostman, 2009). Current elementary engineering education reformspromote engaging students in epistemic practices [11] or the habits of mind [12], [13]. Thesepractices, based on disciplinary work, are the ways social

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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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Latanya Robinson, Florida International University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University

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motivationand transfer had to be reframed for this context. To ensure elementary students could access thenarrative, the readability level of sentences in the text was modified to a 5th-grade level. Thechange allows elementary students to immerse themselves in the situation better, a key of themotivation component. The intended purpose of the transfer component is to support the learnerin using the skills in other engineering situations. For younger learners to transfer engineeringpractices and skills to another situation requires engaging in multiple experiences [34]. Thedesigned case is standalone; therefore, the transfer component was excluded.The preliminary case study was developed with four dimensions in mind: problem-scoping,persuasive

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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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Jennifer Lee Kouo, The Johns Hopkins University; Jeanette Chipps, The Johns Hopkins University; Rachel Figard, Arizona State University

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connect it to engineering. In addition to building rapport with students, Mr. Sagun began each lesson with a mindfulnessactivity. The investment of approximately 2 minutes involved a video-guided meditation. In Lesson 2.1, Mr.Sagun even asked students to identify their current emotions, with some students sharing that they weretired or calm. The mindfulness activities provided a moment for students to reset and refocus, andsupported student engagement in the lessons.Embedding IEP Goals and Objectives With intention, Mr. Sagun ensured that the lessons also supported students’ IEP goals andobjectives and led to opportunities to collect progress monitoring data. For example, in Lesson 2.1 Mr.Sagun was able to gather data on students

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 8: Assessment, Framworks, Standards, Oh My!

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tyler S. Love, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Brandt Hutzel, Pennsylvania Department of Education; Sharon Brusic, Millersville University of Pennsylvania

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added to thefifth and eighth-grade state assessments which will also be discussed in this paper. Additionally,examples of supplemental resources created to assist educators and school districts in aligningwith these standards will be presented. This paper may assist other states with updating ordeveloping P-12 T&E education standards. BackgroundTechnology and engineering (T&E) education has historically been rooted in hands-on, minds-onlearning. Over more than 100 years the field has evolved from manual arts, to industrial arts, toindustrial technology education, to technology education, to T&E education, and more recentlyfocused on the integrative aspect of the T&E within STEM education

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Homer's Epiphany: Making STEM Elementary Woo-hoo!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Ocif Love, Northeastern University

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teaching. A mixed methods research approach was chosenbecause it is rich in multiple sources and converging evidence. Case study, specifically Yin’scase study approach, has been used in previous engineering education research. For example, aqualitative research study using Yin’s embedded single-case study approach was used toinvestigate teachers’ engineering practices as part of a professional development program (thecase) with their engineering lessons as the embedded units of analysis to determine the extent ofteachers’ engineering integration abilities [10]. Another engineering education study that used amultiple case study design by Yin was a preschool classroom observation study of “engineeringhabits of mind” [11] that used the Teaching

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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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Edward Collins, Non-profit; Rochelle L Williams, Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity

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Paper ID #43932Evaluating the Impact of a Summer Engineering Program Using the NationalStudent Clearinghouse (Evaluation of Program)Dr. Edward Collins, Non-profit Edward Collins has experience and research interests in learning analytics, assessment, and college student choice. Edward obtained his doctoral degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, master’s from the University of New Orleans, and bachelor’s from Louisiana State University.Dr. Rochelle L Williams, Northeastern University Rochelle L. Williams, Ph.D. is the Chief Programs Officer at the National Society of Black Engineers. She is a former Chair of the MIND

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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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Faiza Zafar, Rice University; Roger Ramirez, Rice University; Christina Anlynette Alston, Rice University; Carolyn Nichol, Rice University

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experiences outside of classrooms have an increasedinterest in STEM and a desire to pursue STEM careers [2]. Middle school years are prime years of career awareness, especially when students seeadults in STEM careers; it resonates with them and piques their interest [3,4]. Moreover, whenstudents engage in authentic hands-on activities and can see applications of STEM in their lives,it further motivates them to pursue STEM careers [3]. Therefore, keeping the research in mind,Introduction to Research and Innovative Design in Engineering (iRIDE) was initiated in thespring of 2019 for middle school students as an after-school extracurricular club followed by asummer academy to stimulate their interest in engineering. Using an asset-based

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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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Kelli Paul, Indiana University-Bloomington; Jungsun Kim, Indiana University-Bloomington; Lauren Penney, Indiana University-Bloomington; Amber Simpson, State University of New York at Binghamton; Adam Maltese, Indiana University-Bloomington

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Paper ID #37961Board 169: Making Families Aware of Engineering through the PublicLibrary (Work in Progress)Dr. Kelli Paul, Indiana University-Bloomington Dr. Kelli Paul is an Assistant Research Scientist at the Center for Research on Learning and Technology at Indiana University where her research focuses on the development of STEM interests, identity, and career aspirations in children and adolescents.Dr. Jungsun Kim, Indiana University-Bloomington Jungsun Kim, Ph.D. is a research scientist at Indiana University at Bloomington. Her research focuses on how students can consistently develop their talent throughout their

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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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Natasha Wilkerson, Texas A&M University

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participated inweekly engineering design challenges aligned to science and math standards that covered topicssuch as rocketry, robotics, and chemistry with connections to STEM careers and current events inspace exploration. Space Club also involved team activities, mentoring, and goal setting to builda foundation of engineering habits of mind that improve student confidence, increase persistence,and improve academic performance. The program culminated in a district-wide competitionwhere students worked in teams to design a colony on Mars that featured engineering design,science research, architecture, and mental health solutions. Teams presented to local STEMprofessionals and were joined by families at an award ceremony. The program ended with a

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WIP Poster Session: Emerging Research and Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amber Simpson, State University of New York at Binghamton; Adam Maltese, Indiana University-Bloomington; Kelli Paul, Indiana University-Bloomington; Lauren Penney, Indiana University-Bloomington

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Paper ID #45563BOARD # 204: Enhancing Engineering Education for Homeschool FamiliesThrough MAKEngineering Kits (Work in Progress)Dr. Amber Simpson, State University of New York at Binghamton Amber Simpson is a Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education in the Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership Department at Binghamton University. Her research interests include (1) examining individual’s identity(ies) in one or more STEM discipline, and (2) investigating family engagement in and interactions around STEM-related activities.Dr. Adam Maltese, Indiana University-Bloomington Professor of Science EducationDr. Kelli Paul

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WIP Poster Session: Emerging Research and Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xingchen Wei, Vanderbilt University; Jialing Wu, The Ohio State University; Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University

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children’s career plans: “Exposure to engineering at that young,early stage in his high school career really solidified in his mind that that was what he wanted to dowith his future.” They also expressed the benefit of pre-college engineering experience for collegeapplications: “And I really think it makes a huge difference in how... higher education looks atstudents, potential candidates.”Parents also expressed concerns regarding school-provided resources and the potential to transferhigh school-level engineering courses to college. One concern involves how the development of theirchild’s interests aligned with existing high school policies and academic requirements, given thelimited time available to students: “The high school has so many

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 6: Engineering in the Home

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter N. Knox, University of Vermont; Amber Simpson, State University of New York at Binghamton; Adam V. Maltese, Indiana University-Bloomington

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Paper ID #36957Fortitude in frustration, failure: Exploring emotional responses withinan at-home elementary engineering program.Peter N. Knox, University of VermontAmber Simpson, State University of New York at Binghamton Amber Simpson is an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education in the Teaching, Leaming and Edu- cational Leadership Department at Binghamton University. Her research interests include (1) examining individual’s identity(ies) in one or more STEM disciplines, (2) understanding the role of making a.11d tinkering in formal and informal learning environments, and (3) investigating family engagement in 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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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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Paper ID #37984Board 152: An Analysis of School District Adoption of K-12 EngineeringCurriculum (Evaluation) (DEI)Dr. Michael R. Odell, University of Texas at Tyler Michael R.L. Odell, Ph.D. is a Professor of STEM Education and holds the endowed Roosth Chair in Ed- ucation. Dr. Odell holds a joint appointment in the College of Education and Psychology and the College of Engineering. He is currently the Co-Coordinator for the Ed.D. in School Improvement program and the Co-Director of the UTeach STEM Teacher Preparation Program. Dr. Odell has published numerous articles, book chapters, proceedings, and technical reports.Li Feng

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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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Sopheak Seng, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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its groundedconnection to real-world problems [3]. Studies have shown that elementary students arecognitively capable of learning and doing engineering by exhibiting aspects that researchersattribute to characteristics of engineers [4], [5], [6].Ideation is an integral skill associated with the students’ ability for generating design ideas tosolve engineering problems [7]. The importance to improve students’ proficiency in ideation isconsidered as an important pillar of K-12 engineering education by both researchers andgoverning bodies [2], [7]. Fostering students’ ideation capability aligns with the vision of the topromote engineering habits of mind within K-12 education [2]. Elementary students were able togenerate sophisticated possible

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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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Practices,” IAFOR Journal of Education, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 93–111, 2019.[4] How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School: Expanded Edition. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press, 2000. doi: 10.17226/9853.[5] G. Salomon and D. N. Perkins, “Rocky Roads to Transfer: Rethinking Mechanism of a Neglected Phenomenon,” Educational Psychologist, vol. 24, no. 2, pp. 113–142, Mar. 1989, doi: 10.1207/s15326985ep2402_1.[6] D. Jonassen, J. Strobel, and C. B. Lee, “Everyday Problem Solving in Engineering: Lessons for Engineering Educators,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 95, no. 2, pp. 139–151, 2006, doi: 10.1002/j.2168-9830.2006.tb00885.x.[7] M. J. Prince and R. M. Felder, “Inductive Teaching and Learning Methods

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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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Monsuru O Ramoni, Navajo Technical University; Calsey T Nez, Navajo Technical University

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. Population and Engineering Workforce Volume 3, Number 5," January 2014.[3] D.-. D. USA, "Data USA: Engineering," [Online]. Available: https://datausa.io/profile/cip/engineering?degree-grads_ethnicity_gender=degree5. [Accessed 06 12 2022].[4] Ramoni, Monsuru O., Jonathon Chinana, Ty Shurley, and Kathryn Hollar. , "Applying Entrepreneurially Minded Learning to the Design and Fabrication of Soft Robotic Fish with Native American Engineering Students.," in ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore, 2023.[5] National Science Foundation, National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES), "Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering," 2017.[6] Turner, Sherri L., Ellen H. McWhirter

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Homer's Handy Homework: STEM Adventures from Sofa to School, Mmm... STEM

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amber Simpson, Binghamton University; Sawsan Werfelli, State University of New York at Binghamton

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mappings, thought experiments, and learning to measure to promote conceptual restructuring,” Cognition and Instruction, vol. 25, pp. 337-398, 2007.[37] K. B. Wendell and H.-S. Lee, “Elementary students’ learning of materials science practices through instruction based on engineering design tasks,” Journal of Science Education and Technology, vol. 19, pp. 580-601, 2010.[38] S. Huang, K. H. Muci-Kuchler, M. D. Bedillion, M. D. Ellingsen, and C. M. Degen, “Systems thinking skills of undergraduate engineering students,” IEEE Frontiers in Education conference, El Paso, TX, 2015.[39] C. N. Lippard, M. H. Lamm, K. M. Tank, and J. Y. Choi, “Pre-engineering thinking and the engineering habits of mind in preschool classroom,” Early

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Advancing Robotics Education: Frameworks, Platforms, and Teacher Preparation for K-12 Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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Paper ID #46642Engaging Engineering Students in Experiential Learning through Robot Droidsand K-12 OutreachDr. Joshua Montgomery, THE Ohio State University & Southern State Community College Dr. Joshua Montgomery is a Computer Science Professor at Southern State Community College, a Senior Lecturer at The Ohio State University, and an AI instructor at Southern New Hampshire University. With over a decade of experience as a professor and 13 years as the Technology Director for Chillicothe City Schools, Montgomery has been deeply involved in education and technology leadership. He serves as Co-Director of the Ohio Code

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Engaging and Empowering K-12 Students through Collaborative STEM Projects and Inclusive Outreach

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas Yung, Syracuse University

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electrochemical, optical, and MEMS devices. A champion of diversity and equity in engineering education, Dr. Yung has designed innovative curricula that integrate project-based learning, hands-on activities, and peer collaboration. He is a strong advocate for incorporating disability perspectives in biomedical engineering, aiming to train a generation of engineers who are equipped to tackle accessibility challenges in healthcare technology. Dr. Yung’s commitment to STEM outreach is evidenced by his extensive work with underrepresented K-12 students in Central New York. Through various programs, including those at La Casita Cultural Center and local schools, he has fostered a love for science and engineering in young minds

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Building Community and Inclusion in Pre-College Engineering Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebekah J Hammack, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Julie Robinson, University of North Dakota; Jenna Gist, Purdue University; Min Jung Lee, University of North Dakota; Tugba Boz, Indiana-Purdue University; Stephanie Oudghiri; Lauren Cabrera, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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teachers develop teaching efficacy and identity as STEM educators. Through her research, Dr. Hammack aims to advance understanding of how to enhance STEM education in rural schools and communities, providing opportunities to meet the unique needs of rural students.Julie Robinson, University of North Dakota Dr. Julie Robinson is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Dakota and the Director of UND’s Center for Engineering Education Research. Her research explores strategies for broadening access and participation in STEM, focusing on culturally relevant pedagogy in science and engineering. She also investigates strategies for increasing representation in STEM through teacher professional learning opportunities

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Flanders' Fellowship: Building STEM Community Impact, Hi-Diddly-Ho!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica D Gale, Georgia Institute of Technology; Dyanne Baptiste Porter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jasmine Choi, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sunni Haag Newton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Abeera P. Rehmat, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #42518Exploring How Contextual Factors Influence the Implementation of MiddleSchool Engineering Curricula (Fundamental)Dr. Jessica D Gale, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Jessica Gale is a Senior Research Scientist at Georgia Tech’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC). As a member of CEISMC’s Research and Evaluation Group, Dr. Gale’s recent work explores the development, implementation, and effectiveness of innovative STEM and STEAM curricula and programs. Dr. Gale’s research spans and often connects diverse subjects within K-12 education including: project-based

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Mr. Burns' Brainchild: AI in the Springfield STEM Classroom, Release the Hounds!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alvin Talmadge Hughes IV, University of Florida; Jacob Casey Yarick, University of Florida; Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida; Hajymyrat Serdarovich Geldimuradov, University of Florida; Sarah Louise Langham, University of Florida; Katherine Miller, University of Florida

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Paper ID #42713Developing an AI and Engineering Design Hybrid-Remote Summer CampProgram for Underrepresented Students (Evaluation)Alvin Talmadge Hughes IV, University of Florida Alvin (TJ) Hughes is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering and a minor in Engineering Innovation. He has interests in additive manufacturing, materials analysis, and data analytics. He is the Data Science/AI curriculum lead for the EQuIPD grant at the University of Florida currently manages teams working on Python Professional Development for teachers interested in Data Science, as

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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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for this integration of NEIR with engineering curriculum and the delivery process, whichprovided the pedagogical framework.The developed PD was then delivered during a full day review to individuals who are SubjectMatter Experts (SMEs) with expertise working with secondary STEM education (16 years ormore). The SMEs provided expertise in teacher professional development, equity education andservice learning, and both science and engineering education.They were also asked to provide suggestions on how the PD program could be improved. Basedon their feedback, the SEEE team revised the PD content and PD materials. They also kept theSMEs suggestions in mind as they delivered the PD in Year One and found that the suggestionswould continue to be

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Innovative Pathways in K–12 STEM: Bridging Emerging Technologies and Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Alejandro Gonzalez, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Brandon Costelloe-Kuehn, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Department of Science and Technology Studies; Emily Liu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; James Olson, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Paper ID #47372Development of a Pre-College Curriculum for Nuclear Science and Engineering(Fundamental)Daniel Alejandro Gonzalez, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteBrandon Costelloe-Kuehn, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Department of Science and Technology Studies Brandon Costelloe-Kuehn is an anthropologically-oriented scholar working in the interdisciplinary field of science and technology studies (STS). His research lies at the intersection of community engagement, design research and pedagogy, and environmental justice. His scholarly work on the contexts that enable effective collaboration, communication, and engagement

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Building Community and Inclusion in Pre-College Engineering Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Greses Perez, Tufts University; Pragyee Shrestha, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Tajma Cameron, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Noemi Waight, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Shakhnoza Kayumova, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Ryan Rish, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jennifer Tripp, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Fatemeh Mozaffari, SUNY Buffalo State University; Stacy M Scheuneman, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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that value and integrate diverse linguistic and semiotic resources, allowing multilingualand multidialectal learners to fully interact with peers in the languages that facilitate theirparticipation and thriving in engineering education.Learning & language use: Opportunities provided by learning to design bikes and bikingReal-world activities where students engage in understanding and designing artifacts in theireveryday lives have shown to be impactful for learning. Youth thrive in practical and experientialprograms where they can form hypotheses about the world around them, test them, and explorehow these concepts apply to real-life scenarios [35]. In such experiences, learners activelyengage their hands and minds [37] by drawing on their

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Meet at Springfield Middle: Where Engineering Meets Education, Woozle Wuzzle!

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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; Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University; Rachelle M Pedersen, Texas A&M University

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these engineering practices to apply and learnscience ideas.Framework for P12 Engineering LearningNature of engineering researchers argue that although the discipline draws on math and scienceknowledge, engineering has a unique theoretical knowledge base [13] - [17]. Several have raisedconcerns that the NGSS approach of teaching engineering as a set of practices createsmisconceptions [4], [10]. In response, the FPEL was released to provide a holistic view ofengineering learning as a distinct discipline outside of science and other subjects [10]. Theseinclude engineering practices, habits of mind, and knowledge. The FPEL recommends startingwith habits of mind in early grades, adding in engineering practices, and later helping studentsidentify

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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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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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and innovative solutions [1]. To effectivelyprepare engineering students for navigating the demands and nuances of the workplace whilebeing mindful of their users’ needs, it is necessary to train them to consider the design problemthrough both technical and human-centered perspectives [2]. Previous work noted universities’increasing tendency to incorporate HCD in existing engineering programs and to use it as anothermeans of supporting students’ achievement of desirable learning outcomes [2]. Our efforts tocontribute to this educational trend led to the development of an educational summer camp meantto expose high school students to a team-based human-centered design task.BackgroundIn this work-in-progress paper, we document the second

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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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Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University; Cheng Zhu, Rowan University; Courtney A. Lemasney, Rowan University; Amanda Yannarella, Rowan University

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combat suchnegative gender stereotypes in the fields of engineering and technology, while preparing younggirls to undertake careers in engineering. Studies have shown that female students, in particular,are attracted to careers with communal and altruistic goals, showing that female students aremost interested in the social relevance of the work, exploring career opportunities of engineeringfields that link communal goals with engineering practice [5-8]. Studies have also shown thatoutreach camps and programs that strive to provide an outlet for like-minded students to interactwith each other are a great tool for introducing young students to careers in the STEM fields [9].Traditional workshop goals include teaching participants certain skills

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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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Baishakhi Bose, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Lydia Rachbauer, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Elina Dluger Rios; Faith Marie Dukes, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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Education and Human Resources Directorate. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Empowerment in STEM Day: Introducing High School Girls to Careers at National Laboratories (Work in Progress)Baishakhi Bosea, Lydia Rachbauera, Elina D. Riosa, Faith M. Dukesaa Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA.AbstractIn the US, women are still vastly underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering,and mathematics) careers, and various studies have shown that girls’ interest in STEM careerswane as high school progresses. With this challenge in mind, Empowerment in STEM Day wasorganized by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), hosting 47 high school studentsfrom 6