participant interactions and documented indicators of activity-specific talk andbehaviors, parent and caregiver roles, staff facilitation, and engineering practice talk. Tworesearchers conducted these site visits and led staff reflections, including at least one bilingual(Spanish/English) researcher who collected data with Spanish-speaking families and staff Theresearch team also facilitated ongoing video conference meetings with case study staff membersbefore, during, and after activity implementation to better understand the ways they wereadapting and implementing the activities and to document their evolving ideas about engineeringeducation for young children and families.Engineering ActivitiesThe first of the activities was named Pollitos
exercise gave thestudents an opportunity to examine their current understanding of sustainable building practices. The groupnext traveled to the MorningStar solar home, a net-zero home built for the 2007 Solar Decathlon. A memberof the AE faculty who helped create the home for the competition guided the campers through the homeand explained the team’s considerations when designing the net-zone house. Campers learned about theenergy efficiency standards in passive house designs and how they can be implemented in today's buildingenvironments.Lighting The lighting design portion of the summer camp consisted of a short interactive lecture using visualdemonstrations with Top Hat to facilitate discussion, reflection and engagement with the
terms for “thank you” and “you’rewelcome”) were used instead of “thank you” and “you’re welcome”. Using African terms exposedstudents to indigenous African languages, which aided in their immersion into the camp’s African-Centered learning environment. The closing exercise, “Community”, was another cultural practiceutilized. In traditional African societies, community leaders and members gathered to discuss importantmatters, with each individual’s perspective being seen as vital to the overall survival and success of thecollective (Etta et al., 2016). During Community, both students and instructors verbally reflected on theday’s events. The aim of this activity was to allow students to express their thoughts and feelings aboutwhat they
opportunities. IntroductionThe United States (U.S.) has seen an increased emphasis on providing computational thinking(CT) learning opportunities for every P-12 student. The increased emphasis is reflected by theinclusion of CT in the Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy (STEL) [2] and theNext Generation Science Standards (NGSS) [1]. These standards promote the integration of CTwithin authentic, design-based engineering and science contexts. While the benefits ofintegrating CT and engineering practices are clear, there is still much to learn about the methodsused to integrate CT within authentic engineering design challenges. One strategy, physicalcomputing (the design, programming, and
assignments to help them with motor control and ultrasonic sensor work.But there was still a need to teach them how to create a code that others could read and follow.To achieve repeatable code, comments in the code matter greatly, and the mentors wish they hademphasized this importance more, especially when working in a group where others will readand use your code. Next year the mentors will explain to the apprentices how to comment theircode effectively for others to use.Upon reflection, it would have been helpful to have conflict resolution training for the mentors tobetter help the apprentice teams that were having interpersonal issues. Most issues were easy tohandle but there were some more complex issues. The mentors did have weekly meetings
Catia Biochemistry White Woman Russia Chaaya Chemistry Indian Woman United States Chloe Chemistry White Woman United StatesData CollectionThe data for this study is composed of thirty-two semi-structured interviews. Each participantwas interviewed once per year, typically in or immediately following the spring semester. Theinterviews generally lasted between forty-five minutes and one hour and followed a protocoldevised for the broader UKSA project. The protocol sought to capture a wide variety of thestudents’ perspectives on the prior academic year, including reflections on their assessments,preferred class
16choice study much mathematics?" (Career, Education) (Longitudinal) Follow-up survey: College enrollment and program requiring calculus for past participants (Education)Career, Education Knowledge tests, surveys, reflection essays, exit interviews. Details lacking on survey Post-camp, 63 SARE, 47 From under-resourced High school Crews 2020 questions. Eventual college enrollment in STEM majors was tracked. follow up BRBT backgrounds [47]Interest, Attitudes, "I like math." (Interest);"I like
. The numbers of participants (total and for girls) are listed in Table 1, below. Because wefocus on the fourth and fifth grade girls who participated and because we do not have largeenough numbers to disaggregate by race or ethnicity, we do not report race or ethnicityinformation of the participants in this study. However, we want to note that the students whoparticipated in the research reflected the gender and race distributions of their schools and schooldistricts. Across the three years of this study, the student populations of the larger study and inthe focal schools were 2% American Indian or Alaskan Native, 8% Asian, 15% Black or AfricanAmerican, 21% Hispanic or Latinx, 0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 49% White, and 5
focused on STEMinterests while the Group Work Skills Questionnaire Manual Survey is centered on studentcollaboration. The results of Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Tests indicated positive significant impactson 21st-century learning, Group work, student’s expected class performances (in Math, Science,Engineering, and English) and student’s plan to take advanced courses in the future (in Math,Science, and Engineering). Additionally, daily reflection surveys were administered tounderstand the impact of individual activities students participated in each day. Results wereanalyzed to identify activities that positively improved domains in student interests, whichprovided additional context to the meaning of the results from the pre- and post-survey
6 5 1 0 0 engineering design and STEM Have students participate in hands- 7 5 0 0 0 on activities Engage and empower students in 8 4 0 0 0 enquiry-based learning Students work collaboratively on 7 5 0 0 0 group projects Engage students in open-ended problem solving with student peer 6 6 0 0 0 collaboration. Reflect on my teaching 5 4 3 0 0
manufacturing. Her research interests are influenced by her experiences in industry and are centered on team dynamics, conflict management, professional skills development, and intercultural awareness. She aims to leverage her industry experiences to bridge academia and industry through her research, teaching practices, and interventions aimed towards student and faculty professional development. As an artist, she is also interested in art, creativity, and expression in engineering. Her research also centers on non-traditional methods, transformation, and critical reflection - aspiring for more equitable and inclusive practices in engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024
libraries toincorporate the STEM-kits as an extension of their existing programs.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.1759259 (Indiana University) and Grant No. 1759314 (Binghamton University). Any opinions,findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of theauthor(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References[1] K. Rosa, K. LibGuides: Number of Libraries in the United States: Home, 2019. Retrieved from https://libguides.ala.org/numberoflibraries[2] V.R.Lee, “Libraries Will Be Essential to the Smart and Connected Communities of the Future,” in Reconceptualizing Libraries: Perspectives
leverage this information to support efforts to diversifythe engineering field.AcknowledgementsThis study was supported by the Battelle Engineering, Technology and Human Affairs (BETHA)endowment. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the BETHA endowment. Many thanks tothe Girl Scout staff members, volunteers, troop leaders, parents, and girls who made this researchpossible.References[1] Betty A. Sproule and H. F. Mathis, “Recruiting and keeping women engineering students: An agenda for action,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 66, no. 7, pp. 745–748.[2] S. L. Blaisdell and M. Anderson-Rowland, “A Pipeline To Recruit Women Into
for STEMdisciplines, thereby influencing their academic and professional choices in the future.Furthermore, the findings from Shaw and Barbuti' (2010) highlight the influential role of highschool performance in science and math in shaping students' persistence in STEM majors at thecollege level [4]. Strong performance in these foundational subjects not only indicates a solidgrasp of fundamental STEM concepts, but also reflects students' dedication and commitment topursuing STEM-related fields. This underscores the importance of early academic preparationand support in fostering a conducive environment for students to thrive in STEM disciplinesthroughout their educational journey.Additionally, short-term STEM program interventions, ranging
featuring African Americans into its instructional materials. Deliberately choosingimages for instructional use can significantly impact the overall classroom culture. When studentsencounter lessons that reflect their own identities, they become more invested in the learning process(Aguirre, 2020). Furthermore, FACS instructors designed activities that drew on students' existingknowledge of a subject and connected with their personal experiences to create a meaningful bond withthe material and their peers. As Gay (2018) suggests, educators enhance their effectiveness by integratingtheir own and their students' previous experiences, community contexts, cultural backgrounds, and ethnicidentities into their teaching approaches. The implementation of
(Hammack et al.,2024; Yeter, 2021).Teachers’ enactment of engineering-focused design principlesTeachers do not rely solely on speech during classroom instruction. They also use actions, suchas writing or drawing, and gestures. Here, we will use a definition of gestures widely adoptedwithin the educational and developmental psychology literature: movements of the hands/armsthat sometimes co-occur with speech but could also occur alone, revealing the mentalrepresentations of the speaker (Mcneill, 1992). Gestures not only reflect the thoughts of thespeaker (Hostetter & Alibali, 2008) but also have an impact on the listener’s comprehension ofthe speaker’s message (Hostetter, 2011). In STEM education, instructors’ gestures have beenfound to help
51 percent of students from Westlake High School, located in a more affluent area, endedup attending a major university in Texas, where those not included either did not opt into collegereporting, went out of state, or chose not to attend. In contrast, 24 percent of students fromEastside High School, a designated Title I school in the same region, fit into this metric [1]. Ingeneral, most Title I schools have a significantly lower proportion of students who pursue highereducation for various reasons, including insufficient resources, socioeconomic factors, and a lackof exposure to the college process. Reflecting this, a Post-Secondary Executive Summarypublished by Austin Independent School District found that students who submit at least
Number [EEC-1849430 & EEC-2120746]. Any opinions, findings andconclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do notnecessarily reflect those of the NSF. The authors acknowledge the support of the entire e4usaproject team.References[1] “The Standards | Next Generation Science Standards.” Accessed: Feb. 07, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.nextgenscience.org/standards[2] “Employment in STEM occupations : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.” Accessed: Feb. 07, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.bls.gov/emp/tables/stem-employment.htm[3] “Motivational factors predicting STEM and engineering career intentions for high school students | IEEE Conference Publication | IEEE Xplore
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
organizations. However,participation in the STEM workforce still does not reflect population demographics.The research literature provides an evidence-base that early STEM experiences canimpact K-12 students intention to enroll in STEM degree programs. Over the last twodecades pre-college engineering programs and pathways have been developed toprepare K-12 students for engineering degree programs at the post-secondary level. Asecondary goal of these pathways was to broaden interest in engineering professionsand diversify the engineering pipeline. Pre-college programs that provide a positiveSTEM experience may increase the pipeline and diversity of students interested inpursuing STEM at the postsecondary level. The Project Lead the Way Program(PLTW) is
SHPE’s Virtual STEM Labs: Engaging and inspiring Hispanic youth to pursue STEM degrees and careers.Background/MotivationSolving the world’s most pressing and complex issues, including the recent pandemic, climateand environmental challenges, and sustainable economic development, is dependent on scientificinnovation. This need is reflected in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics(STEM) occupation growth which has increased 79% since 1990 and is projected to grow by10.8 percent by 2031 [1]. To meet these labor market demands, the United States hasconsistently invested over $500 million dollars in STEM education specifically since 2019 withan emphasis on programs that increase participation of
, 2023 Determining the Efficacy of K-12 and Higher Education Partnerships (Evaluation)Abstract Engineering students and professionals in the United States do not reflect the country’sdemographics. Women and minority students remain largely underrepresented. To help diversifythe STEM pipeline, it is essential students are exposed to and engaged in STEM active learningexperiences in K-12. This is especially effective when post-secondary institutions partner withK-12 schools. Establishing the partnership can be challenging as the institutions must havecongruous objectives, determine who is responsible for what, and define success similarly. Toaddress this set of issues, a program partnership rubric was
Water in the CommunityStatement on Identify-First Language We are intentionally not using person-first language in the manuscript. This is a complex issue,however, autistic individuals have expressed a strong preference for the use of identity-first language18-20.Purpose Specifically, the work in progress presents preliminary reflections on the collaboration with AutismAdvisors and results from focus groups and surveys collected from Community Collaborators as theybegin to engage in the project.Methodology and Analytic ApproachParticipantsAutism Advisors The project engages 5 autistic individuals in the role of Autism Advisor. Several of the AutismAdvisors have support from their family members. With a background in VR
still exists and can be detected by other means. A model shows that gases are made from matter particles that are too small to see and are moving freely around in space can explain many observations, including the inflation and shape of a balloon; the effects of air on larger particles or objects.STEP 2. Identify the relevant performance expectations that you are working toward. 3-LS4-4–Populations live in a variety of habitats, and change in those habitats affects the organisms living there 5-ESS3-1–Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment. 3-5 ETS1-1–Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success
responsive classroom, a key component is student assessment and feedback. The curriculumdeveloper integrated proven teaching strategies to ensure the camp instructor allowed students to reflect,assess understanding of concepts at checkpoints, and obtain feedback. Formative and summativeassessments were used throughout the program to assess student knowledge and comprehension. Examplesof formative assessments incorporated in each lesson included low-stakes quizzes, student polls, and exittickets. Participants also engaged in open-ended discussions with peers to help increase comprehension oflearned concepts and encourage critical thinking.At the end of the program, summative assessments given to participants included a cumulative activity anda final
) reported thatwomen are underrepresented in the STEM workforce compared to the proportion of womenwithin the U.S. population, only accounting for 16% of engineers and 26% of computer andmathematical scientists [3]. Improving the diversity of the STEM workforce could foster newideas and perspectives, catalyzing the design of more inclusive and innovative engineeringsolutions that reflect the needs of a diverse society, similar to how corporate firms with gender-diverse boards showed higher innovation performance [4]. There has been significant progressover the years to encourage women’s representation in STEM, including summer camps andorganizations such as Women in Science and Engineering (WISE). Summer camps hosted on university campuses
. Difficulty in Bottom Plate Assembly: • Code: DBA • Description: Explains difficulties faced in assembling the bottom plate, involving drilling and reconstruction. 7. Consistency and Mistakes as Learning: • Code: CAL • Description: Reflects on the importance of consistency, learning from mistakes, and the overall positive experience. 8. Servo Mount Plate Challenges: • Code: SMC • Description: Mentions challenges faced in designing the Servo Mount Plate, including issues with screw hole measurements. 9. Smooth Process for Robot Wheels: • Code: SWP • Description: Describes a smooth
) • Connectivity Problems (17 Voices) • Challenges and Obstacles of Virtuality (15 Voices) • Difficulties with Specific Content (9 Voices) • Personal Factors (6 Voices)Student statements about obstacles to learning during the course reflect an uneven adaptation tovirtual teaching. Challenges are associated with connectivity and understanding specific topics such asmathematics and circuit laws.3) What changes to the course could improve your learning? When analyzing the answers to thisquestion, the following emerging constructs can be seen (71 student voices) • Suggestions to Improve interaction (43 voices) • Request for More Practices and Activities (37 Voices) • Recommendations to Improve Communication (20 Voices)Below is a