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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 1: Partnerships Making It Real!

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Foad Hamidi, University of Maryland Baltimore County; William Easley, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Amy Hurst, New York University

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-12 Engineering Learning [1], which recommends leveragingmaking as a form of active learning. Despite interest in this area, research still needs toinvestigate how to design and implement technology-rich training opportunities that motivateyouth from diverse backgrounds to participate in meaningful technical work and what the impactof such experiences is.In this study, we collaborated with a community partner that provides technology-rich learningexperiences for youth to set up an afterschool professional training program involving running a3D printshop for youth focused on digital modeling and fabrication. Over two years, two cohortsof youth (a total of 12 participants) participated in the project and worked at the 3D printshop attasks that

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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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Joanna Li; Haifeng Wang, Penn State University

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needs to be made before it can occur. Forbattery-less pacemakers, much research is also needed to make it into a viable and affordable aswell as healthy option for patients. More research is also needed for the best anchoring and wayto utilize the TENG to its full potential. Engineers and healthcare professionals should also worktogether to find more viable designs and project ideas for TENG implantables. Research ofbiodegrading materials is needed to prevent biodegradable TENG powered pacemakers fromdegrading too fast. While the future for triboelectric nanogenerator powered pacemakers is hugedue to its lack of the downsides of the traditional lithium powered implantable, all of it comesdown to more research. For now, battery powered

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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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Mathematics at Wartburg College. Research interests include data analysis methods, artificial intelligence and machine learning, point-set topology, and the consequences of the axiom of choice and the axiom of determinacy.Prof. Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University Kurt Becker is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University. His research includes engineering design thinking, systems engineering, engineering education professional development, technical training, and adult learning cognition. He is currently working on a USAID funded project in Egypt, ”Center of Excellence in Water”, and Department of Education funded GEARUP projects in the area of STEM education related to engineering

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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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Professor of Mathematics at Wartburg College. Research interests include data analysis methods, artificial intelligence and machine learning, point-set topology, and the consequences of the axiom of choice and the axiom of determinacy.Prof. Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University Kurt Becker is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University. His research includes engineering design thinking, systems engineering, engineering education professional development, technical training, and adult learning cognition. He is currently working on a USAID funded project in Egypt, ”Center of Excellence in Water”, and Department of Education funded GEARUP projects in the area of STEM education related

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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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Inclusive and Reflective Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ju Hui Kang, University of Cincinnati; Soo Hyeon Kim, Indiana University Indianapolis; Gi Woong Choi, University of Cincinnati; Mansi Rajendra Kasar, Indiana University, Indianapolis

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pursue further interests in engineering [7]. In this study, weexamine family interactions occurring at home during online sessions by looking at the authentic,naturally occurring parent-child conversations. By adopting sociocultural perspectives oflearning, we aim to deeply understand how family dynamics and cultural contexts influence eachchild’s experience during moments of frustration and engagement in engineering learning.MethodsStudy ContextThis case study is part of a larger design-based research project that developed an onlineengineering program for rural libraries. With seven rural libraries across seven different states inthe U.S., we co-designed and developed six 1.5-hour synchronous Zoom sessions. These onlinesessions were delivered

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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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Rebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group; Paula Moore; Stacey Sexton; Deborah Boisvert; Sabah Bhatnagar; Nicole Jessica Rees, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; Shaileen Crawford, CSforMA

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Paper ID #45672Computer Science as a High School Graduation Requirement: Planning forPolicy Implementation.Rebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group Rebecca Zarch is an evaluator and a director of SageFox Consulting Group. She has spent 20 years evaluating and researching STEM education projects from K-12 through graduate programs.Paula MooreStacey Sexton Hi, I’m Stacey Sexton. I am a queer, nonbinary, Socialist organizer, educator, facilitator and coach supporting individuals and teams working through conflict, deepening their understanding of and action toward social justice, and finding balance between being human and being

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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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Federica Aveta, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Afsaneh Ghanavati, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Marisha Rawlins, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Pilin Junsangsri, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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(BLS) projects that occupations in Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) will grow by 10.4% from 2023 to 2032, significantlyoutpacing the 3.6% growth expected for non-STEM occupations [1]. The technology sectorremains a key driver of this expansion, fueled by advancements and the demand for innovationacross industries. Therefore, in response to the growing need for a larger and more diverse poolof STEM professionals—including educators, researchers, and practitioners—governments andeducational institutions continue to prioritize STEM education [2]. Data from the NationalCenter for Education Statistics (NCES) highlights a 15% increase in STEM major enrollmentover the past five years, with 2024 showing a notable rise in

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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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Wesley David Klehm, Oral Roberts University Engineering Program; Pavel Navitski, Oral Roberts University; Jordan Matthew Swan

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Concepts, and Core Ideas. Washington: The National Academies Press, 2012.[2] J. H. Flavell, “Metacognition and cognitive monitoring: A new area of cognitive– developmental inquiry.,” American Psychologist, vol. 34, no. 10, pp. 906–911, Oct. 1979.[3] I. Fiteriani, R. Diani, A. Hamidah, and C. Anwar, “Project-based learning through STEM approach: Is it effective to improve students’ creative problem-solving ability and metacognitive skills in physics learning?,” Journal of Physics: Conference Series, vol. 1796, no. 1, p. 012058, Jan. 2021.[4] B. Heigley, “Why is Hands-On Learning so Important?,” teachagohio.org. [Online]. Available: https://teachagohio.org/why-is-hands-on-learning-so-important/. [Accessed: 30

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Flaming Moe's Influence: Bio-Inspired STEM Explorations, Hot Stuff!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abeera P. Rehmat, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Helms; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey H Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology

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STEM education through research on curriculum development, teacher professional development, and student learning in integrated STEM environments. Dr. Alemdar currently serves as PI and co-PI for research on various NSF funded projects that focuses on engineering education, teacher networks and STEM learning environments. Her expertise includes program evaluation, social network analysis, mixed methods, and advanced quantitative methods. Dr. Alemdar is passionate advocate for equitable and inclusive STEM education. She actively engages with educators, students, and communities to promote the importance of STEM disciplines and education research in preparing the next generation for the challenges of the future. She

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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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online qualitative and quantitative survey whichwas designed using questions from previously published self-efficacy and teacher experienceinstruments. Participants were also invited to discuss their experiences during a virtualinterview.Results indicate that COVID-19 continued to disrupt STE teaching and learning through the2021 – 2022 academic year and that STEAM Labs, collaborative group work, and investigativeproblem solving skills were missing from STE instruction. Findings reveal that there is renewedinterest in project-based learning, inquiry-based learning, innovative pedagogy, STEAM Labsand engineering as the “keystone” to STEAM education, especially as COVID-19 healthprotocols and restrictions subside. To apply the results of this

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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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Daniel Loke, Nanyang Technological University; Jeffrey D Radloff, SUNY, Cortland; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University

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focuses on chronicling this variation and fostering the development of teachers’ computational thinking using robotics and applications of artificial intelligence.Dr. Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University Ibrahim H. Yeter, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Education (NIE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. He is an affiliated faculty member of the NTU Centre for Research and Development in Learning (CRADLE) and the NTU Institute for Science and Technology for Humanity (NISTH). He serves as the Director of the World MOON Project and holds editorial roles as Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Education and Editorial Board Member for the Journal of

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Inclusive and Reflective Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sopheak Seng, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); William Samuel Walker

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- 9830.2012.tb01127.x.[6] National Research Council, “Engineering in K-12 Education: Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects.” Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2009. [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.17226/12635[7] Y.-H. Chien, C.-Y. Liu, S.-C. Chan, and Y.-S. Chang, “Engineering design learning for high school and college first-year students in a STEM battlebot design project,” Int. J. STEM Educ., vol. 10, no. 1, p. 10, Feb. 2023, doi: 10.1186/s40594-023-00403-0.[8] J. Watkins, K. Spencer, and D. Hammer, “Examining Young Students’ Problem Scoping in Engineering Design,” J. Pre-Coll. Eng. Educ. Res., vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 43–53, 2014, doi: https://doi.org/10.7771/2157-9288.1082.[9] N. Crilly and C

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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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occupations in the state (15.5%).In line with the nationwide trend, there is an identical statewide and local pressing demand tostimulate and sustain the interest in STEM careers for K-12 students, particularly for URM andfemale students, with many ‘dropping out’ of the STEM career trajectory starting in middlegrades. In the state of Georgia, there is a significant disparity between the number of computingdegrees and certificates awarded to students of color compared to White students and thatawarded to female students compared to their counterparts; only about one-third of such degreesare awarded to the students of color and around 40% to females [3]. According to the NationalGirls Collaborative Project (NGCP) [4], there exists a large gap in the K

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 4: Engaging Authentic Engineering Practices

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine M Cunningham, Pennsylvania State University; Gregory John Kelly, Pennsylvania State University; Ashwin Krishnan Mohan, Pennsylvania State University

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://doi.org/10.1002/tea.21458Gutiérrez, R. (2013). The sociopolitical turn in mathematics education. Journal for research in mathematics education, 44(1), 37–68.Jurow, A. S., & Shea, M. (2015). Learning in equity-oriented scale-making projects. Journal of the Learning Sciences, 24(2), 286–307.Kelly, G. J., Cunningham, C. M., & Ricketts, A. (2017). Engaging in identity work through engineering practices in elementary classrooms. Linguistics and Education, 39, 48–-59.Kelly, G. J., & Cunningham, C. M. (2019). Epistemic tools in engineering design for K‐12 education. Science Education, 103(4), 1080–1111Leydens, J. A., & Lucena, J. C. (2018). Engineering justice: Transforming engineering education and

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 2: Let's Get Thinking Computationally

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abeera P. Rehmat, Georgia Institute of Technology; Hoda Ehsan, The Hill School ; Monica E. Cardella, Florida International University

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-49; 5 years White Family 9 Father & Daughter 50-54; 6 years White Family 10 Mother & Son 35-39; 7 years White Family 11 Father & Son 30-34; 7 years WhiteThe study occurred at a small science center in the Midwest. Children (K-2nd aged) and theirparents engaged in an exhibit entitled “Computing for the Critters.” After their engagement,children and parents were interviewed separately.Context: Computing for the Critters Exhibit“Computing for the Critters” was an exhibit designed for a larger STEM+CT project thatincluded school-based activities, at-home activities, and activities at a small

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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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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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effectiveness of culturallycentered approaches in bridging the gap in STEM participation and contribute to the ongoing dialogue oncreating inclusive and empowering educational environments. Future Work We aim to offer the UACI Summer STEM Camp consistently and continue to evaluate the impactof African-Centered STEM Education (ACSE) on African American learners. We plan to develop andadminister summative assessments for future UACI camp iterations. Examples of summative assessmentsmay include cumulative pre- and post-tests and/or a group project assigned that requires students to applymultiple concepts they learned throughout the camp. The latter would be a real-world problem concerningthe African

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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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Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jerrod A Henderson, University of Houston

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Devices and Personalized Medicine,” Micromachines, vol. 13, no. 1, p. 28, Dec. 2021, doi: 10.3390/mi13010028.[9] A. H. Greer et al., “Soluble Polymer Pneumatic Networks and a Single-Pour System for Improved Accessibility and Durability of Soft Robotic Actuators,” Soft Robotics, p. soro.2019.0133, Jun. 2020, doi: 10.1089/soro.2019.0133.[10] E. McNeela, T. Tran, A. Adnan, and H. Golecki, “Understanding Impacts of Soft Robotics Project on Female Students’ Perceptions of Engineering (Work in Progress),” in Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education, Jun. 2022.[11] D. P. Holland et al., “The Soft Robotics Toolkit: Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles to the Wide Dissemination of Soft

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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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Abigail Clark, Ohio Northern University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University

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Engineering,” in 1997 Annual Conference Proceedings, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1997, p. 2.34.1-2.34.8. doi: 10.18260/1-2--6732.[3] C. K. DeMatteis, E. L. Allen, and Z. Ye, “LAunchPad: The Design and Evaluation of a STEM Recruitment Program for Women,” in 2018 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), San Jose, CA, USA, 2018, pp. 1–8. doi: 10.1109/FIE.2018.8659097.[4] National Science Board, “Science & Engineering Indicators,” Washington, D.C., 2020.[5] Project Lead the Way, “About Us.” https://www.pltw.org/about-us (accessed Jan. 20, 2019).[6] “Final Next Generation Science Standards Released.” https://www.nextgenscience.org/news/final- next-generation-science-standards-released (accessed Apr. 01, 2019

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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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Filiz Demirci, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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solutions, drawing and creating representations,visualization, engaging in argument to defend best solution and redesign, communicating bestsolution (Yu et al., 2012; NRC, 2012). Engineering knowledge involves (a) engineering science,(b) engineering mathematics, and (c) engineering technical applications (AE3 & ASE, 2020). B. Engineering Integration Pedagogical Knowledge refers to having a deep understandingof suitable pedagogies (such as project-based learning or design-based learning), the connectionsof engineering with daily life, and materials suitable for engineering activities (Marquis, 2015).This knowledge requires teachers to decide which engineering integration methods will be themost appropriate for both content and their

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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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Elizabeth Meintel, University of Cincinnati; Samieh Askarian Khanamani, University of Cincinnati; Blaire MH Bartish M.Ed., University of Cincinnati; Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati; Kyle Turner, University of Cincinnati

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typically been thought of as successful. The main takeaway from thisinitial study is a need to address the researcher’s own assumption that looking for “untraditional”expressions of engineering within the participant’s art is limited only to a similarly “traditional”form of diversity. The researchers continue this project to expand the answer to who can be anengineer and will analyze the rest of the camps that were run in the summer of 2023, hoping tocontinue to see this positive trend. References[1] J. Michaeli, V. Jovanovic, O. Popescu, A. Djuric, and E. Yaprak, “An Initial Look at Robotics-based Initiatives to Engage Girls in Engineering,” vol. 14, no. 2, 2014.[2] Board on Behavioral

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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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Division and ASEE Projects Board. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Evaluating the Impact of a Summer Engineering Program Using the National StudentClearinghouseIntroductionSTEM education, encompassing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, is crucialfor elementary and secondary students. It plays a pivotal role in cultivating vital skills likecritical thinking, teamwork, and creativity, preparing students for the demands of a competitive21st-century society. This holistic educational approach equips students with the essentialknowledge and abilities needed to navigate future global challenges.The pursuit of a STEM degree offers students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds

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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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progress through the Understand, Synthesize, Ideate,and Prototype taxonomic spaces sequentially [4]. Students were encouraged to return to previousspaces if needed. Roughly 80% of camp time was spent in facilitated activities and experientiallearning and 20% in lectures.In the Understand space, instructors presented an introduction to HCD through a set ofmini-lectures on HCD taxonomy, identifying bias, identifying extreme users, and conductingmeaningful interviews. Next, students were introduced to the design project and divided intomixed gender groups of 3-4. To explore the Understand space in the HCD taxonomy, each studentgroup was given a user-defined need to accompany a children’s space projector and were taskedto first dissect the projector

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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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mechanical systemscan be implemented by STEM educators on a broad scale. This method can inspire a lifelonginterest in STEM for students.IntroductionThe acronym STEM refers to four different technical subject areas: Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics [1]. Individuals working in STEM-related careers have beencredited with creating some of the most important contributions to societal advancement [2].Therefore, there will be a need for a substantial number of STEM professionals in the future.This demand has been reflected in future employment projections. The Bureau of LaborStatistics estimates that the total employment in STEM occupations will grow 10.8% between2022 and 2032. This figure far outpaces the overall employment growth rate 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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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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graduate students in STEM to foster research and professional development skills. She also has relevant experiences in organizing undergraduate research symposium/conferences, hosting professional development workshops, providing guidance on undergraduate/graduate school application. Currently, she serves as a Teaching Scholar for the K-12 STEM Education Program at Berkeley Lab and is involved with curriculum development of K-12 outreach at LBNL.Lydia Rachbauer, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Lydia Rachbauer is a Project Scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California, as part of the Deconstruction Division at the Joint Bioenergy Institute. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Food

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Marge's Mission: Empowering STEM Innovation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University

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qualitative study draws from data gathered as part of a larger efficacy study of the EiEcurriculum [29]. In the present study, the primary unit of analysis is the design team.Participating design teams were in classrooms that participated in the larger study during itssecond year of data collection; were video–recorded as part of qualitative data collection for thelarger project; and learned two science–integrated engineering units in sequence, Unit 1 and Unit2. Unit 1 for all teams was an EiE bridges unit in which students used simple materials toconstruct a strong and stable bridge across two abutments [20]. Unit 2 involved the design of anelectrical circuit; a package to contain a plant; an oil spill clean–up process; or site preparation tosupport

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

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workshop she had no experience in AI. She summarized her interestin participating in the workshop as “ I love the opportunity to explore new ideas/concepts that Icould bring into my teaching of physical science. I am always up for a new challenge or idea tocomplete with my students.” She observed that, learning AI would help her and her teaching asfollows “I would love to incorporate AI teaching into a few of our projects/lessons (making thoseconnects between science and technology). It gives students a new perspective and opportunityto do ‘non-traditional’ lessons.” She notes that her students would benefit by her teaching andapplying AI concepts by “gaining computer knowledge/skills, building up collaboration skills,improving 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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-gendergroups had less conflict during team design challenges compared to mixed-gender groups.Studies categorized as measuring student attitudes (n=9) investigated the impact of anengineering intervention on interest in science or engineering subjects, the development of anengineering identity, and self-efficacy.Less prevalent was evaluating students' understanding of science (n=8) or math (n=4). Forexample, Knezek and Christensen [41] measured gains in energy and environmental scienceconcepts after an engineering design challenge. After an engineering-focused activity, Bowenand Peterson [42] measured an understanding of slope and y-intercept. In a chemistry unit, Coleet al. [43] explored whether an engineering design project that involved spatial

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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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Natasha Lagoudas Wilkerson, Texas A&M University; Joanne K Olson, Texas A&M University

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practice" [5, p. 11]. For example, popular K-12 engineering activities like designinga tower to hold weight or building a roller coaster to meet criteria are often repeated acrosselementary, middle, and high school grades without clear learning progressions [5]. Whileengaging, such building projects generally promote a tinkering approach to develop a workingprototype [6], [7], [8] that does not reflect the work of expert engineers [9], [10]. To support thedevelopment of more authentic engineering learning outcomes and goals in K-12 settings,previous studies have engaged engineering experts, such as professional engineers [11] andphilosophers of engineering [12]. This study builds on that work by exploring the perspectives ofengineering university

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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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Aysel Guliyeva, The Institute of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University

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incorporating AI concepts into early learning environments.Dr. Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University Ibrahim H. Yeter, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Education (NIE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. He is an affiliated faculty member of the NTU Centre for Research and Development in Learning (CRADLE) and the NTU Institute for Science and Technology for Humanity (NISTH). Dr. Yeter serves as the Director of the World MOON Project and holds editorial roles as Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Education and Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning. He is also the upcoming Program Chair-Elect of