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

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Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maija A Benitz, Roger Williams University

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-9830.2011.tb00015.x.‬ ‭[4]‬ ‭National Research Council.,‬‭Next Generation Science‬‭Standards: For States, By States‬‭. Washington,‬ ‭D.C.: National Academies Press, 2013. doi: 10.17226/18290.‬ ‭[5]‬ ‭T. J. Moore, K. M. Tank, A. W. Glancy, and J. A. Kersten, “NGSS and the landscape of engineering‬ ‭in K-12 state science standards,”‬‭J. Res. Sci. Teach.‬‭,‬‭vol. 52, no. 3, pp. 296–318, 2015, doi:‬ ‭10.1002/tea.21199.‬ ‭[6]‬ ‭N. DeJarnette, “America’s Children: Providing Early Exposure to STEM (Science, Technology,‬ ‭Engineering and Math) Initiatives,”‬‭Education‬‭, vol.‬‭133, no. 1, pp. 77–84, Sep. 2012

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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Sopheak Seng, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Paper ID #41581Board 150: Systematic Review of the Design Fixation Phenomenon at theK-12 Engineering Education (Other)Mr. Sopheak Seng, Purdue University, West Lafayette Sopheak Seng is a graduate student at Purdue University. He earned an undergraduate degree in Physics before went on to complete a MS in physics from Sogang University in South Korea. Prior to being admitted into the Science Education program at Purdue University, He spent more than four years teaching middle and high school physics. Currently, as a graduate student in the college of education, his research interest focuses on students’ ideation in K-12

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Duff's Dynamic Duo: Harnessing the Power of Teamwork for STEM Excellence!

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Morgan R Broberg, Purdue Applied Research Institute; Jose Capa Salinas, Purdue University; Susan Khalifah

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Paper ID #42381Lessons Learned through Multi-Year Team Teaching of an Engineering Coursefor Pre-College StudentsDr. Morgan R Broberg, Purdue Applied Research Institute Dr. Morgan Broberg is a Research Engineer at the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI). She received a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Purdue University and a B.S. in Engineering from LeTourneau University. Her research interests include modeling, analysis, and design of steel-concrete composite systems and effective teaching in civil engineering.Jose Capa Salinas, Purdue University Jose Capa Salinas is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Lyles School of Civil

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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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Erik James Schettig, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Paper ID #38615Board 175: STEP E-Dragster: A Pre-college Partnership Program PilotModel (WIP)Mr. Erik James Schettig, North Carolina State University at Raleigh Erik is a lecturer in the Technology, Engineering, and Design Education department and a Ph.D. student in the Learning and Teaching in STEM program at NC State University. He has served as a technology, en- gineering, and design education teacher and teacher educator whose research interests include developing engaging STEM experiences for students and teachers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 STEP E

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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Etahe Johnson, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Willie L. Brown Jr., University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Mere Serea

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Paper ID #38285Board 171: Project-Based Learning Using NASA Design Concepts for 3DPrinting Makerspace Development to Support Pre-college STEM EducationDr. Etahe Johnson, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Dr. Etahe Johnson is an Academic Support Coordinator and Articulation Liaison for the School of Busi- ness and Technology at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES, located in Princess Anne, Maryland. Dr. Johnson also serves as a an adjunct professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering Technology. Dr. Johnson earned her Ed.D in Organization Leadership and Innovation from Wilmington University. She

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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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Garth V Crosby, Texas A&M University; Maram H Alaqra, Sharjah Education Academy ; Pamela Simmons-Brooks, Texas A&M University; Morgan H. Krauss, Texas A&M University; Shelly Tornquist, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #43121Board 171: The Design of a Course to Train STEM Pre-Service Teachers(Work-in-progress)Dr. Garth V Crosby, Texas A&M University Dr. Garth V. Crosby is an associate professor in the Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution Department at Texas A & M University. He obtained his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Florida International University in Computer Engineering and ElectricalDr. Maram H Alaqra, Sharjah Education Academy Dr. Maram Alaqra has over 17 years’ experience in education, working across higher education and K-12 settings. Dr. Alaqra has taught graduate and undergraduate courses at

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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Matthew Perkins Coppola, Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Beomjin Kim; Guoping Wang, Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Michelle Rene Parker; Thomas John Bolinger, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Engineering Education, 2024 Computing Faculty Introducing Secondary Students to Differences in Computing Fields (Work in Progress)An interdisciplinary research team consisting of five faculty members from computer science(CS), computer engineering (CmpE), information technology (IT), and education (EDU) offereda one-week summer computing camp for high school students on a regional university campus inthe midwestern United States. The Summer Computing Camp (SCC) aimed to increase students'understanding of computing-related majors and promote higher education in computing fields.Campers received daily instruction on the core components of CS, CmpE, and IT and practicedthe gained knowledge through hands-on laboratories

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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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education. He has extensive international experience working on technical training and engineering projects funded by the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Countries where he has worked include Armenia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, China, Egypt, Indonesia, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, and Thailand. In addition, he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in engineering education for the department. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Gender Differences with Regards to Interest in STEM (Evaluation)IntroductionIn an era of reform, Science, and Technology. Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) educationis a hot topic in

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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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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Paper ID #37850Board 174: Stakeholder Views in Building a Sustainable EngineeringLearning Ecosystem: Afterschool Green Energy, Robotics, and Automation(Work in Progress)Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University Allison Antink-Meyer is a professor and pre-college science and engineering educator at Illinois State University.Dr. Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University Matthew Aldeman is an Associate Professor of Technology at Illinois State University, where he teaches in the Sustainable & Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology undergraduate programs. Matt joined the Technology department faculty

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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John Geoffrey Knowles, Bryan College; Jung Han, Purdue University; Todd Kelley, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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of practice.Dr. Jung Han, Purdue University Jung Han, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral research assistant in the Department of Technology Leadership Inno- vation at Purdue University.Dr. Todd Kelley, Campbell University Todd R. Kelley is an Associate Professor in Technology Leadership and Innovation. Dr. Kelley joined Purdue in 2008 upon completion of his PhD at the University of Georgia. He was hired as a P-12 STEM educational researcher and technology teacher educator. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Using an integrated STEM education approach with place-basedlearning in a community of practice to enhance underrepresented rural student learning (Work in Progress

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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

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Paper ID #37528Board 151: An After-school STEM Program with a Novel Equitable andInclusive Structure (Work in Progress, Diversity)Dr. Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University Matt Aldeman is an Associate Professor of Technology at Illinois State University, where he teaches in the Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology programs. Matt joined the Technology department faculty after working at the Illinois State University Center for Renewable Energy for over five years. Previously, he worked at General Electric as a wind site manager at the Grand Ridge and Rail Splitter wind projects. Matt’s experience also

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

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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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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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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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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

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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Jeanette Chipps, Montana State University ; Suzanne G Taylor, Montana State University; Nicholas Lux Lux, Montana State University; Elizabeth Nelson, Montana State University

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chosen earlier in the camp so that they are more prepared to tackle their area of interest.Description of the fire engineering task Given that multiple camps expressed an interest in wildfire effects and management, wewill engage all learners in a series of activities related to managing and preventing fires. Multipleexperts are available to speak to the use of geospatial technology in fire and smoke science,particularly connecting to data science. The activity will integrate engineering design in thatstudents will consider where to place a smart air quality sensor and how that sensor can be safelystored. This might include designing systems to integrate the sensor on a drone or other aerialsystem such as a kite. Students will be given

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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Adam W Davidson, Duke University; Kip D. Coonley, Duke University

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Paper ID #43127Board 149: Pioneering Pathways for High School Students in STEM Education(Work in Progress)Mr. Adam W Davidson, Duke University Adam is a seasoned educator and Senior Laboratory Administrator for the Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) department at Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering. With a degree in Technology Education from NC State University, his journey in education began as a Technology Education teacher at Penn-Griffin School for the Arts and later as a PLTW Engineering Instructor and Fab Lab Manager at Riverside High School and Technology Equipment Coordinator for Durham Public

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

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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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to engineering education. He has extensive international experience working on technical training and engineering projects funded by the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Countries where he has worked include Armenia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, China, Egypt, Indonesia, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, and Thailand. In addition, he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in engineering education for the department. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Influence of Self-Efficacy on Pre-College Students’ Interest in STEM Fields (Evaluation)IntroductionScience, Technology, Engineering

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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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de Montr´eal. He joined Texas A&M at Qatar as assistant professor in 2004, was promoted to associate professor (2009), and then to full professor (2014). Dr. Bazzi completed the Management Development Program (June 2014) and the Institute for Management and Leadership in Education (June 2018) at Harvard University Graduate School of Education.Syed Mustafa Husain Abidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Enhancing STEM Education through Engaging Summer Programs: A Multi-Faceted Approach (Evaluation)AbstractAs the world increasingly relies on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)innovations, it is

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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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John M. Mativo, University of Georgia; Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; Kimberlee Ann Swisher

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Paper ID #36756Board 166: Experiences from ImageSTEAM Workshop for the Middle School(Work In Progress)Dr. John M. Mativo, University of Georgia John Mativo is Professor at the University of Georgia. His research interest lies in two fields. The first is research focusing on best and effective ways to teaching and learning in STEM K-16. The second field is energy harvesting by studying conversion of waste heat to electricity.Dr. Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia Ramana Pidaparti, is currently a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at VCU. Dr. Pidaparti received his Ph.D. degree in Aeronautics & Astronautics from

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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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Jin Ho Jo; Matt Aldeman, Illinois State University; Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University; Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University

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City. His 2010 Ph.D. from Arizona State University was the nation’s first in sustainability. His research, which has been widely published, focuses on renewable energy systems and sustainable building strategies to reduce the negative impacts of urbanization.Dr. Matt Aldeman, Illinois State University Matthew Aldeman is an Associate Professor of Technology at Illinois State University, where he teaches in the Sustainable & Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology undergraduate programs.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.Allison Antink-Meyer

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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DeAnna Bailey, Morgan State University; Baba Amin Imamu Ojuok, The Uhuru Academy; Tamara Altman, Impact Allies; Charnee Bowens, Morgan State University; Kevin Kornegay, Morgan State University; Kofi Nyarko, Morgan State University; James Holly, Jr., University of Michigan

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cultural pride and self-sufficiency aligns with his vision for the advancement of Black youth. In a strategic partnership with Conscious Ingenuity, Baba Amin is actively involved in providing a culturally responsive and relevant STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) curriculum. This initiative aims to increase the representation of Black youth in STEAM careers, fostering a new generation of innovators and leaders. In the spirit of his influences, Baba Amin Ojuok stands as a beacon of resilience, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to the advancement of Black youth, transcending boundaries through education and Hip Hop activism.Tamara Altman, Impact AlliesCharnee Bowens, Morgan State

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

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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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wellbeing and equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) issues in engineering education andthe broader engineering profession. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Methodologies for evaluating the impact of STEM outreach on historically marginalized groups in engineering: a systematic literature reviewIntroduction and BackgroundAs a form of informal science learning [1], STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics) outreach activities involve the delivery of “STEM content outside of thetraditional student/teacher relationship to STEM stakeholders (students, parents, teachers…) inorder to support and increase the understanding, awareness, and interest in STEM disciplines”[2]. In the K-12 out-of-school

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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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a quarter of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs. Inthe last twenty years, many educators and researchers have worked to develop strategies andprograms to increase the participation of women in STEM careers. Research shows that strategicintervention at the middle school-level can have great impacts on female students’ perspectivesof careers in STEM fields. At Rowan University, the Society of Women Engineers: Engineers inTraining (SWEET) Program, a program led by engineering faculty and the students of theuniversity’s chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), was established to help redefinethe role of women in STEM fields. Through a series of workshops, the SWEET Programexposed middle school-aged girls to

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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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features are present in their engineering designactivities?About the STEM semester The STEM semester that is the context for this work in progress is characterized by thefive courses in which elementary PSTs are enrolled, including a mathematics content course, amathematics methods course, a science methods course, an innovative learning technologies(ILT) course, and a course tied to a field-based experience in a rural educational setting. Duringthe field-based experience, elementary PSTs are expected to be in their practicum classroomstwo days of the week, over the span of 12 weeks of the STEM semester. While elementary PSTsin the STEM semester have already had a semester-long field-based experience (i.e., practicum)in the previous

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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Rachel E. Gehr, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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in which the unit istaught, and 3) What jobs would you be interested in that use microelectronics? Provide oneexample of how microelectronics is used in that job. With the increasing need for technicians,engineers, and researchers in the microelectronics industry, it is vital that students are introducedto the field as early as possible. These curriculum units will serve as an example for howmicroelectronics content can be embedded into existing K-12 curriculum as the US continues toinvest heavily in this industry.Literature ReviewIt is important to introduce students to microelectronics and semiconductor concepts as early aspossible to provide them multiple exposure opportunities and foster interest in relevant careerpaths. As technology

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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Jennifer Kouo, The Institute for Innovation in Development, Engagement, and Learning Systems (IDEALS) at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education; Jeannie Chipps, Johns Hopkins University; Rachel Figard, Arizona State University; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; Katey Shirey, eduKatey LLC, STEAM Education Services; Stacy S. Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University

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Paper ID #38035Board 155: Broadening Participation and the Mission of Engineering forUS All (e4usa) through Design Projects That Engage Students withDisabilities as Stakeholders (Work in Progress)Dr. Jennifer Kouo, The Institute for Innovation in Development, Engagement, and Learning Systems (IDE-ALS) at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education Dr. Jennifer Kouo is an Assistant Research Scientist at the IDEALS Institute. Jennifer’s areas of expertise include Universal Design for Learning, technology integration, assistive technologies, and serving stu- dents with a range of disabilities, particularly autism spectrum

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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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Zeynep Gonca Akdemir, Purdue University; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University; Erica W. Carlson, Purdue University; Nicholas Dang, Purdue University; Mahdi Hosseini, Northwestern University; Dongyang Li, Purdue University

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, 2024 Supporting Middle School Students’ Learning Outcomes and Engagement with NGSS-Aligned Quantum-Infused Science Curriculum (Evaluation)AbstractThis study informs the engineering education community about the what, how, and why ofintroducing quantum technologies into K-12 learning spaces. While incorporating quantumconcepts in K-12 is relatively new, it presents a wide range of learning opportunities acrossdifferent subject areas. Nevertheless, challenges persist in teaching basic quantum informationscience and engineering (QISE) concepts, especially at the middle school level. Relatedly,teachers have expressed concerns regarding the lack of training, educational materials, andavailable time within their school schedules. Despite these

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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Maria Perez-Piza, University of Texas at El Paso

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fields. This also includes water recycling for non-human uses. In medicine, engineershave contributed to several areas, such as the development of technologies that make humansurgery precise and less invasive. Engineers have even developed health informatics for efficientmedical care. Engineers have designed machines in industry and manufacturing that make usefulitems for everyday life, like cars, computers, refrigerators, etc. Many of these innovations havebeen spurred by advancements that rely on an occupational pipeline that is both robust andsufficiently diverse to support technological innovations worldwide. Despite our recognition thatthese pipelines are important, engineering education is challenged by the lack of demographicdiversity

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Krista Dulany Chisholm, University of Florida; Olivia Lancaster; Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida

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intensity. Students then participated in two design-based challenges.A creative challenge: designing a micro:bit pet for a partner, and a technical challenge: creating asolution to an industry problem to expand and apply programming skills and engineering design.The program assessment was designed to study the motivation and identity of students towardscience and engineering. Assessment for technology has challenges, as some attributes of scienceand engineering may demotivate students. The GGEE program collected qualitative andquantitative data from student interviews, observations, surveys, and school district student data,and IRBs were obtained at the university and district levels. Students completed surveys beforethe camp started, at the end 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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Alex Richard Duffy, Penn State University; Edward C. Smith, Pennsylvania State University

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University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Design, Fabrication, and Testing of LEGO-neered Vertical Flight Dynamic Systems: Using Custom LEGO Models to Inspire the Next Generation of Innovators (Work in Progress)Abstract:Engaging the next generation of technical thinkers is crucial for ensuring our society continues toinnovate into the future. There are many possible methods for engagement that can be used tospark an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for students inprimary school and middle school. Most of these students are already familiar with LEGObricks. By using custom built LEGO models to demonstrate engineering principles, interest

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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DeAnna Bailey, Morgan State University; Karen Gareis, Goodman Research Group, Inc.; Charnee Bowens, Morgan State University; LaDawn Partlow, Morgan State University; Michel A Kornegay, Morgan State University; Kevin Kornegay, Morgan State University

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issues.Charnee Bowens, Morgan State UniversityMrs. LaDawn Partlow, Morgan State University Mrs. LaDawn E. Partlow serves as the Director of Academic Engagement and Outreach for the Cyber Security Assurance and Policy (CAP) Center at Morgan State University. She earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Morgan State University. Mrs. Partlow also serves as the Program Director of the Verizon Innovative Learning Program as well as the Females are Cyber Stars Program, which both focus on providing minority middle school youth with hands-on learning experiences using advanced technology, coding and programming. Mrs. Partlow has also served as an online course development