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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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Turhan K. Carroll, University of Georgia; Jessica R Hoehn, University of Colorado Boulder; Noah D Finkelstein, University of Colorado Boulder

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findings. We then discuss implications of these findings for pre-collegeIntroductionThe number of jobs in the US requiring training in science and engineering is on the rise, yet thenumber of students receiving training in these fields is declining at an alarming rate [1], [2]. Ithas been long believed that too few undergraduates are recruited and retained in STEM programsto meet the nations need. It was historically thought that the first two years of college are themost critical to the retention and recruitment of STEM majors [3]. However, in recent years, aconsensus among scholars has emerged that efforts to recruit and retain students into STEMfields should begin as early as primary (e.g. elementary or middle) school. In fact, prior work

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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, and Math (STEM) careers are vital to the success of anadvanced economy [1]. People in STEM jobs represent roughly 1 in 18 workers in the UnitedStates [2]. In addition, workers in STEM earn on average 26% more than those who are notemployed in STEM fields [2]. Despite the large benefits of a STEM career, growth of STEMemployment has plateaued, and many individuals leave those fields after joining [3]. In addition,there is a significant gap between men and women working in STEM-related fields, with menoutpacing women. One potential factor in this gap can be attributed to self-efficacy.A student’s self-efficacy refers to a “Judgement about one’s ability to organize and execute thecourses of action necessary to attain a specific goal” [4, p. 1

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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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Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sunni Haag Newton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jessica D Gale, Georgia Institute of Technology; Talia Capozzoli Kessler, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology

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semester-longelective course, students work through a series of design challenges within a given context (acarnival, airplanes and flight, and robotics, respectively, for 6th, 7th and 8th grades) and learnengineering content as well as practice fundamental math and science skills. This curriculum wasdeveloped and researched as part of an earlier project; in that work, course participation waslinked with increased academic achievement on state-wide math and science assessments as wellas heightened cognitive and behavioral engagement in STEM and science interest [1]. Thecurrent funded research work seeks to replicate the findings of this earlier study in a different andlarger school district while providing a more robust teacher professional

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Bart's Big Plan: Engaging High Schoolers in Engineering Adventures ... Ay Caramba!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Per G. Norstrom, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH); Charlotta Nordlöf, Linkoping University; Konrad J. Schönborn; Jonas Hallström, Linkoping University

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education spans nine years, after which students can choose a program inupper secondary education (ages 16–19). One of the electable programs is the Technologyprogram, in which this project took place at the end of year two during a course on webdevelopment and back-end programming. The school is located in a mid-sized Swedish town andhas approximately 350 students and is specialized in technology and tourism. Participatingstudents were 17–18 years old. The students were enrolled in the Web development 1 course,which includes, for example, basic web development technology, the fundamentals of carryingout a web development project, coding in HTML and CSS, image and video formats,cybersecurity, and legal issues (Skolverket, 2011).The participating

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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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Frank Bowman, University of North Dakota; Bethany Jean Klemetsrud P.E., University of North Dakota; Emine Ozturk, North Carolina State University; Julie Robinson, University of North Dakota; Erin Lacina

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. Dr. Robinson has over twenty years of K – 12 teaching experience, including seven years as a teacher leader of professional development in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics, and in elementary science and engineering pedagogy.Erin Lacina ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Impact of Professional Development in Culturally Relevant Engineering Design for Elementary and Middle School Teachers (RTP, Diversity)AbstractEffectively teaching engineering within a culturally relevant framework [1] has the potential todramatically increase student engagement, outcomes, and representation within STEM

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Marge's Mission: Empowering STEM Innovation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faiza Zafar, Rice University; Carolyn Nichol, Rice University; Mariana Elizabeth Quinn, Rice University

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participating in the NEET course curriculum. Participants received the course curriculumthrough multiple instructors who utilized diverse instructional modes during their enrollment. Literature ReviewProject-Based Learning Project-based learning (PBL) has gained widespread recognition as an effectivepedagogical approach in engineering education [1], [2], [3]. The fundamental principle of PBL inengineering involves engaging students in real-world, hands-on projects to deepen theirunderstanding of engineering concepts. Research indicates that PBL not only enhances students'technical skills but also fosters critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork [2], [4]- [8]. Educators who incorporate

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Instructional Showcase

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Jordan, Arizona State University; Katie Spreitzer, Arizona State University; Sarah Bendok

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Engineering Education, 2024 Lighting a Pathway to Energy Transitions: Collecting, interpreting and sharing engineering designs and research data across a school-based agrivoltaics citizen science network (Resource Exchange)Grade level: 1-12 Time: School year integration Standards Focus: NGSS 3-5 ETSThe Sonoran Photovoltaics Laboratory (SPV Lab) is a network of K-12 students and teachers,scientists, engineers, and community partners encouraging equitable, lasting, sustainableenergy transitions. Specifically, SPV Lab is developing an innovative model for school-basedcitizen science that supports a networked approach to building knowledge in agrivoltaics, a

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Instructional Showcase

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sean Wiseman, Purdue University; Tori Constantine, Purdue University; Deana Lucas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Greg J Strimel, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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; ManufacturingStandards:EK-ETA-11 AdvancedElectrical Diagrams/SchematicsEP-MP-1 Advanced SubtractiveManufacturing tinyurl.com/MillingPCB In response to the growing need to foster microchip literacy among K-12 students and the CHIPS and Science Act, educational institutions and educators are exploring innovative ways to introduce young learners to the world of microelectronics. This creates an opportunity to develop design projects that not only nurture students' interest but also equip them with practical skills for the digital age. In this context, the "Milling Circuit Pathways" project aims to empower students by enhancing their

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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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) Project is intendedto lay the groundwork for further research and development by 1) identifying indicators ofsuccessful model implementation, 2) assessing the feasibility of implementing the curriculum inrural science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) secondary classrooms, and 3)collecting initial data on the program’s effect on the classroom environment and student’sengagement and interest in engineering. To meet this objective, the research team employed aniterative cycle of development review, testing and revision of the various program components. Over the last two years of this NSF BPE grant, the program team (engineering faculty andengineering students from rural high-schools, a nonprofit, research partner and advisory

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

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Systems), Advisor for Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Purdue and CE 4 ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Lessons Learned through Multi-Year Team Teaching of an Engineering Course for Pre- College StudentsABSTRACTTeam teaching or co-teaching has been present in the K-12 systems for decades and has recentlybecome more common in higher education. Team teaching has been proven effective inimproving student’s knowledge of the subject, increasing student satisfaction due to greaterinstructor support, and increasing positive perceptions associated with the course [1], [2]. Studiesalso suggest that team teaching can enhance instructors’ professional development by providinga

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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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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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Maria Perez-Piza, University of Texas at El Paso

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include Engineering Education, Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, and Socioscientific issues (SSIs) in the Engineering field. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Engineering Education and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Middle School: A Review and Synthesis of the Literature María Pérez-Piza The University of Texas at El PasoIntroductionEngineering is a field that has significant impacts on daily life. For instance, engineering is usedin water supply distribution, medicine, and manufacturing [1]. Engineers' roles are essential inthe water supply process, designing sanitization systems for springs, cities, towns, andagriculture

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Marge's Mission: Empowering STEM Innovation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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the classroom. Thepush to integrate microelectronics in pre-college education spaces has come about due to therising desire and focus of bringing microchip manufacturing back to the United States. As part ofthe CHIPS Act, the U.S. federal government set aside a significant amount of money for researchon developing trusted and assured microelectronics, as well as providing an infrastructure formajor microelectronics workforce development projects [1]. This was driven by a shortage inmicrochip manufacturing ability within the U.S. and the desire to build the capacity for chipdevelopment and manufacturing across the country. Due to this growing pressure to integratemicroelectronics content and contexts in the classroom, teachers are now being

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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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paying specialattention to the mentoring, training, and recruitment of the underrepresented population inSTEM, especially women and minorities. This paper presents program details and recentevaluation results.IntroductionThe number of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs in the UnitedStates is growing faster than ever. According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, while totalemployment is projected to increase by 2.8% from 2022 to 2032, STEM jobs are expected togrow 10.8% during the same period [1]. This translates into more than one million new STEMjobs in the American labor market over the next 10 years. This demand for STEM graduates isof interest to many colleges and universities, where the focus has been on

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Instructional Showcase

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Lynn Orton P.E., University of Missouri, Columbia

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Bridge Expansion Joints Shows how thermal movements in a bridge occur and are accommodated with expansion joints; Activity: Evaluate differential thermal expansion Scan for Educational Lessons also include: Standards Alignment • Teacher Notes: 1) How to prepare and present lesson, 2) Time required to complete lesson, and 3) Questions to ask and inquiry-based learning options

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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V. Sanchez Padilla, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Universidad ECOTEC, Ecuador; Lisa Schibelius, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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decisions for the individual: 1)social, economic & policy, 2) higher education, 3) school and community, and 4) habitus, whichis at the center. Studies that utilize Perna’s model employ one of these contexts or a combinationof them. This work reviews eleven studies that draw on Perna’s model for understanding collegechoice decisions based on three research questions centered on both population and culturalcontext. These studies range from a host of contexts and populations to understand collegechoice, including K-12 students, undergraduate students, and historically underrepresentedpopulations in engineering. Through our review of case studies and applied research, we compareconstructs used in Perna’s model, such as layers of habitus, 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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Jeffrey D. Radloff, SUNY Cortland; Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University; Ryan Brown, Illinois State University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University; Dominick Fantacone

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topics of (i) biomimicry, (ii) electromagneticsensing, (iii) marine mammals, and (iv) unmanned undersea vehicles. Participating teachers (n = 21) identified themselves as either male (30%) or female (70%)and White (89%), Hispanic/Latino (9%), or American Indian/Alaska Native (1%) with five ormore years of STEM teaching experience (Table 1 below). They worked across New York Statein suburban (43%), rural (38%), or urban (19%) school districts, identified by teachers as suchbased on proximity to city centers. They were equally distributed across elementary, middle, andhigh school levels of education (n = 7 teachers per grade band). Importantly, all teachersidentified as “STEM teachers” who utilized interdisciplinary STEM instruction in

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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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Specific 1. Recognize and use the visual perception, optics, and geometry principles that are useful in shadow Puppets Storytelling puppetry. Construction paper 2. Apply the engineering design process to solve A4 white paper

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shauna Adams, Purdue University; Cristian Eduardo Vargas P.E., Purdue University; Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University; Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University; Peter Bermel, Purdue University; David R. Ely, Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis; Hayley Joy Grisez

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transcend traditional operational hurdles. The persistent globalsemiconductor shortage, compounded by increased design complexity, talent shortages,pandemic-related disruptions, and increased demand, has spurred a transformative shift in theindustry [1], [2]. The repercussions of these challenges are now reaching critical proportions, asevidenced by extended product lead times, automotive production delays, and a growing trendamong major technology companies and automotive equipment manufacturers to internalize chipdesign [1], [2].The semiconductor industry, encompassing diverse segments such as memory, logic, analog,discrete, optical components, and sensors, operates within a complex global supply chain frommaterial procurement to backend

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PCEE Instructional Showcases

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Hayes, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Merredith D Portsmore, Tufts University; Keanu Jones

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and neighboring reservations. understandings in relation to community needs. yinish yé Dinésh chįįn “I am robot”ContactKARMA - wiikarma.technology/contactDr. Robert Hayes - robert.hayes@tufts.eduExample CAD Lesson: Make Your Own JewelryLesson Overview★ Objective: Learning TinkerCAD and 3D printing basics through traditional Navajo craft★ Grade level: 3rd-8th grade★ Time to complete: < 1 hour for design, plus ~5-30 minutes per printed pieceExample Robotics Lesson: Count to 10 in Navajo Lesson Overview ★ Objective: Learning robotics and

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Integrating Environmental Justice and Sustainability in K-12 Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Fethiye Ozis Ph.D., P.E., ENV SP, Carnegie Mellon University

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classrooms.IntroductionConsideration of sustainable practices is increasingly important in a multitude of fields asrecognized by ABET [1], the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) [2], theAmerican Society of Civil Engineers [3] and the American Academy of EnvironmentalEngineers and Scientists (AAEES) [4]. AAEES recommends that sustainability be integratedinto all engineering disciplines [4], and ABET includes sustainability-related criteria in severalprograms including architectural, industrial, and mining engineering in addition to civil andenvironmental engineering. Engineering for One Planet (EOP) is an example of an initiative toprovide instructors in higher education with resources to integrate sustainability across allengineering disciplines [5]. As

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Inspiring Future Engineers: Targeted Summer Programs for Diverse STEM Pathways

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mir M Hayder, Savannah State University; Alberto G De La Cruz, Savannah State University

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StudentsIntroductionThere is a strong and urgent regional need to increase the production of qualified cybersecurityprofessionals in the workforce. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ OccupationalOutlook Handbook, jobs related to Information Security Analysis with responsibilities to planand conduct security measures to organization’s computer networks and systems are rated as oneof the fastest-growing jobs in the United States through 2020-3030 [1]. Georgia Department ofLabor predicts a similar trend and forecasts a 16.5% increase in Computer and Mathematicsoccupations in the state of Georgia through 2028 [2]. More specifically, Information SecurityAnalysis occupations are expected to increase by 34.0%, a rate way higher than the average forall

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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; Michael Helms, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marc Weissburg

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, drawing on theprinciples, processes, and strategies inherent in nature to devise innovative and sustainablesolutions [1, 2]. By employing natural analogies, BID effectively tackles engineering challengesand holds the potential to nurture the knowledge and skills required for developing cost-effective, efficient, and sustainable solutions to complex human issues [3]. The incorporation ofBID into both graduate and undergraduate engineering curricula is endorsed by ABETaccreditation, which acknowledges collaborative skills within multidisciplinary teams asessential for today’s engineering students [1, 4]. Furthermore, as emphasized in the Engineer of2020 report, undergraduate education must prepare students to address engineering problems

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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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Luis E Montero-Moguel, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Guadalupe Carmona, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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. Preliminary findings indicate that homeschoolers made progress in all learningobjectives: apply terminology and concepts, defining the system, identify interactions, and createmodels of the system. The collaborative participation of parents and researchers in implementingthe STEM experience fostered a learning environment that enabled homeschoolers of differentages to collaboratively develop their systems thinking. This study contributes to engineeringeducation research by providing insights into the development of systems thinking among pre-college students within the homeschooling system.IntroductionSystems thinking is a fundamental aspect of engineering education [1]. The challenges engineersface are not isolated entities but are part of complex

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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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, many students still donot understand the full breadth of problems engineers solve. Studies continue to highlightcommon misconceptions about engineering work including gender stereotypes about engineeringand erroneous concepts about the nature of the engineering profession [1][2][3]. Unfortunately,these misconceptions are driving the U.S. towards a large talent gap such that the number ofengineering jobs that need to be filled in the future will outpace the number of engineeringdegrees awarded [4].For those students who eventually decide to pursue engineering, studies have indicated that whenhigh school students, especially first-generation students, choose engineering, their reasons rangefrom having a curiosity and interest in the subject

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Harnessing AI and Collaborative Platforms to Personalize and Innovate K-12 STEM Curriculum

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie M. Smith, Institute for Advancing Computing Education; Monica McGill, Institute for Advanced Engineering; Jacob Koressel; Bryan Twarek

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asking them togenerate a high-level description of learning activities that met standards for both disciplines.Four humans rated the LLM output – using an aggregate rating approach – in terms of (1) whetherit met the CS learning standard, (2) whether it met the language arts learning standard, (3)whether it was equitable, and (4) its overall quality.Results: For Claude AI, 52% of the activities met language arts standards, 64% met CS standards,and the average quality rating was middling. For ChatGPT, 75% of the activities met languagearts standards, 63% met CS standards, and the average quality rating was low. Virtually allactivities from both LLMs were rated as neither actively promoting nor inhibiting equitableinstruction.Discussion: Our

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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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Kristin Spangler Chisholm, University of Delaware

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, 2025Leveraging Photolithography and Integrated Circuits to Foster Electrical Engineering Identity and Values in K-12 LearnersIntroduction: The engineering field has made significant strides in promoting diversity andinclusion. However, electrical engineering (EE) continues to face notable challenges inthis area. While other engineering disciplines have seen a narrowing gender gap, womenremain significantly underrepresented in EE, with a male-to-female ratio of 8:1 [1].Despite its critical importance, EE is often overlooked in K-12 education, where STEMprograms tend to focus on mechanical engineering or general science. As a result, EEconcepts frequently remain unexplored until college [2]. This lack of early exposure,among other factors

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Reimagining STEM Transitions: Bridging Gaps and Building Resilience in Post-Pandemic Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexis Daniels, The Johns Hopkins University; Michael L Falk, The Johns Hopkins University; Rachel E Durham, Notre Dame of Maryland University; Alisha Nicole Sparks, The Johns Hopkins University; Allison Reigel, The Johns Hopkins University; Margo K Williams, The Johns Hopkins University; Karen Watkins-Lewis, Morgan State University; Emily J Yanisko, American University

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program implementation and identifiedaccomplishments and lessons learned by interviewing Program Leadership and key members ofthe Operations and Content Development Teams.This program was designed to be fully online; following the pandemic and responding tostudents’ needs, the curriculum evolved from fully online (i.e., online instructor with individualtake-home kits) in Year 1, to hybrid (i.e., in-person instructor weekly at school) in Years 2 and 3,to a hybrid for-credit elective class during the school day (i.e., in-person instructor twice a week,teacher of record guiding online learning three days) in Year 4. Iteratively, the curriculum wasrevised through data review, student feedback in participatory design sessions, and input

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Supporting Teacher Practices for Inclusive and Culturally Relevant Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Robinson, University of North Dakota; Frank M. Bowman, University of North Dakota; Bethany Jean Klemetsrud P.E., University of North Dakota; Adesola Samson Adetunji, University of North Dakota; Adesikeola Olateru-Olagbegi, University of North Dakota

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-12 STEM education, advance engineering workforce development, and foster inclusive practices in engineering education.Adesikeola Olateru-Olagbegi, University of North Dakota ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Exploring Teachers’ Lived Experiences with Culturally Relevant Engineering Design: An Instrumental Multiple Case Study (Work in Progress)PurposeThe Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) [1] emphasize connecting science andengineering to local contexts so that standards are relevant for all students. Yet many teachers lacksufficient training or self-efficacy (SE) with implementing engineering education, leading tosuperficial or

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Shaping Inclusive STEM Curriculum and Teacher Development for K-12 Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cathy P. Lachapelle, STEM Education Insights; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Katie McKeown, Engineering for US All (e4usa™); Jialing Wu, The Ohio State University

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curriculum that are most valuable to a variety of students, and how toimprove the curriculum to better serve all students. 1 Curriculum Design for All Learners (Evaluation)IntroductionThe United States Department of Labor projects a 10.4% increase in STEM-related employmentfrom 2023 to 2033 [1]. However, high school students face inadequate preparation for STEMfields, and the STEM workforce is experiencing attrition. The report from the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) indicates that the proportion of high school students meeting college readinessbenchmarks in STEM subjects declined from 19% in 2021 to 16% in 2022 [2]. Moreover, 24%of