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Resources for Exploring Cellular Agriculture with Middle and High School Students (Resource Exchange)

Conference Session: PCEE Instructional Showcases
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Merredith D Portsmore, Tufts University
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

7-12 activity guides Learning Goals • Engineering and technology ethical considerationsHELP vs HARM • Sociotechnical impacts of cellular agriculture innovations • Create claims and context from various Research and media sources consequence mapping • Consider multiple solutions (NGSS K-2-ETS 1-2) • Frame the problem

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MakerPlaces: An Approach to Culturally Relevant Engineering Education (Resource Exchange, Diversity)

Conference Session: PCEE Instructional Showcases
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Robert Hayes, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Merredith D Portsmore, Tufts University; Keanu Jones
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

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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Middle School Preservice Teachers’ Discussion Prompts to Help a Student Avatar Overcome Idea Fixation during Brainstorming (Fundamental)

Conference Session: Supporting Teacher Practices for Inclusive and Culturally Relevant Engineering Education
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue Ph.D., Towson University; Jamie Mikeska
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

and development of a formal plan in engineeringdesign processes. According to Crismond and Adams, informed designers—i.e., those whose“level of competence lies somewhere between that of the novice and expert designer” (p. 743)—use divergent thinking to generate as many ideas as possible [1]. The underlying idea ofbrainstorming is that thinking of more ideas will ultimately lead to a better idea to be realizedlater in the design process [2]. For example, Kudrowitz and Dippo summarized findings of theirempirical work on brainstorming, or ideation, as follows: “to get more original solutions [to aproblem], one must push past and build upon the ideas generated first to arrive at the lessobvious ideas and association” (p. 15) [3].Despite

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Pre-college design “Tech for Good”: As a member of a collaborative team, students believe they can change the world.

Conference Session: Empowering Pre-College Students through AI and Computer Science: Standards, Self-Efficacy, and Social Impact
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Shana Lee McAlexander, Duke University; George Delagrammatikas, Duke University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

visiting scientistsand engineers. Team projects included designs for prosthetics, bike safety, adaptive devices,medical care, and crop irrigation.Most students believed they gained the ability to improve the world through their designs,emphasizing that they can accomplish much more when working on a team. Additional interviewfindings focused on students’ experience with career sessions where they engaged withscience/engineering professionals including local entrepreneurs. Students expressed confidencein understanding the wide array of engineering-related careers and steps needed to pursue thesefields. The summer program reinforced student interest in STEM majors and careers withenthusiasm for “design for good.”1. IntroductionThis paper details the

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Self-efficacy of high school students after an AI-focused pre-college program: A two year impact study (Fundamental)

Conference Session: Empowering Pre-College Students through AI and Computer Science: Standards, Self-Efficacy, and Social Impact
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: S. Shailja, Stanford University; Thomas John Williams, University of California Merced; Ayush Pandey, University of California Merced
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

surveys con-ducted when students were enrolled in the pre-college program. Our findings provide importantinsights on designing teaching approaches and future pre-college programs that enhance students’preparation for first-year engineering programs and careers in CS and AI.1 IntroductionThe need for a talented engineering workforce continues to grow at a rapid pace [1], while 4-yeargraduation rates are declining [2] and high attrition rates are observed in many engineering pro-grams [3]. In 2024, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics [1] reported that the need for employment inSTEM areas is expected to be 5% higher than in non-STEM careers. Educators and policy makerstackle this need in multiple ways: bridge programs for first-year college students

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Introducing Sustainability in Pre-K through 5th Grade (RTP)

Conference Session: Integrating Environmental Justice and Sustainability in K-12 Engineering Education
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Fethiye Ozis Ph.D., P.E., ENV SP, Carnegie Mellon University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

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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Programming as an Engineering Tool in K-12: e4usa+Programming. Introducing the Purple Thread

Conference Session: Innovative Pathways in K–12 STEM: Bridging Emerging Technologies and Engineering Education
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; Cheryl Beauchamp, Regent University; Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Engineering for US All
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

and the number of pre-engineering programs. However, theintegration of these programs into high school programs of study is not necessarilystraightforward, as states’ requirements and methods of implementation vary widely. Furtherexacerbating this issue is a lack of engineering experience among teachers, administrators, andlegislators.The National Academies launched a series of studies on integrating engineering into K-12 andfound, among other reasons, difficulty due to lack of engineering within state standards andinsufficient training for pre-service teachers [1-2]. Engineering involves open-ended, ill-definedproblems, usually with multiple solutions [3-5], which is decidedly different from most highschool curricula. In fact, introductory

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Cybersecurity Summer Camp for Middle School Underrepresented Minority (URM) and Female Students

Conference Session: Inspiring Future Engineers: Targeted Summer Programs for Diverse STEM Pathways
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mir M Hayder, Savannah State University; Alberto G De La Cruz, Savannah State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

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 Overload: Can Incorporating Biology In an Introductory Engineering Course Turn Some Students Away from Engineering Pathways?

Conference Session: Interdisciplinary Approaches to High School Engineering: Perceptions, Pathways, and Pedagogies
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Abeera P. Rehmat, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Helms, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marc Weissburg
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, 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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BOARD # 206: Exploring the Development of Systems Thinking in Engineering Education in Homeschooling Settings (WIP)

Conference Session: WIP Poster Session: Emerging Research and Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Luis E Montero-Moguel, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Guadalupe Carmona, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

. 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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Transforming K-12 STEM Education with Personalized Learning through Large Language Models (Fundamental)

Conference Session: Harnessing AI and Collaborative Platforms to Personalize and Innovate K-12 STEM Curriculum
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Michael Thomas Vaccaro Jr, University of Connecticut; Mikayla Friday, University of Connecticut; Arash Esmaili Zaghi P.E., University of Connecticut
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

learners.IntroductionRecent advances in artificial intelligence have revitalized interest in personalized learning (PL).In particular, large language models (LLMs) have emerged as a promising tool to tailoreducational content to the needs of diverse learners in both K-12 and higher education [1].Although PL has been widely researched for its potential to optimize student engagement andimprove learning outcomes [2], its implementation often remains limited by constraints on real-time customization in either computer-based or in-person interventions. With modern LLMs,educators and researchers now have the tools to move beyond static resources or rule-basedadaptive tutors towards more dynamic systems that can customize learning materials on demand[3]. This shift not

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Engaging Engineering Students in Experiential Learning through Robot Droids and K-12 Outreach

Conference Session: Advancing Robotics Education: Frameworks, Platforms, and Teacher Preparation for K-12 Engagement
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joshua Montgomery, THE Ohio State University & Southern State Community College; Amy Perkins-McClellan, Southern State Community College; Ayanna Howard, The Ohio State University
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, 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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Can AI Develop Curriculum? Integrated Computer Science As a Test Case (Research to Practice)

Conference Session: Harnessing AI and Collaborative Platforms to Personalize and Innovate K-12 STEM Curriculum
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Julie M. Smith, Institute for Advancing Computing Education; Monica McGill, Institute for Advanced Engineering; Jacob Koressel; Bryan Twarek
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

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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BOARD # 202: Engaging Pre-College Students in Electrical Engineering: Role-Playing and Model-Building to Foster Engineering Identity and Values (Work in Progress)

Conference Session: WIP Poster Session: Emerging Research and Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kristin Spangler Chisholm, University of Delaware
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, 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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Evaluation of a Hybrid Algebra-for-Engineering Program: Identifying Strengths, Challenges, Lessons Learned and “Fit” in an Urban Education Landscape (Evaluation, Diversity)

Conference Session: Reimagining STEM Transitions: Bridging Gaps and Building Resilience in Post-Pandemic Education
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: 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
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

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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Exploring Teachers’ Lived Experiences with Culturally Relevant Engineering Design: An Instrumental Multiple Case Study

Conference Session: Supporting Teacher Practices for Inclusive and Culturally Relevant Engineering Education
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: 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
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

-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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The Landscape of State and National K-12 Computer Science Learning Standards (Fundamental)

Conference Session: Empowering Pre-College Students through AI and Computer Science: Standards, Self-Efficacy, and Social Impact
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Julie M. Smith, Institute for Advancing Computing Education; Jacob Koressel; Bryan Twarek
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

differences in how cognitively complex the standards are.Discussion: Standards writers face many tensions and trade-offs, and this analysis shows how – ingeneral terms – various states have chosen to manage those trade-offs in writing standards. Forexample, adding examples can improve clarity and specificity, but perhaps at the cost of brevityand longevity. A better understanding of the landscape of state standards can assist futurestandards writers, curriculum developers, and researchers in their work.1 Introduction and BackgroundThere are 42 U.S. states with computer science standards, totaling just under 10k standards acrossall grade levels K-12. These standards form a nexus at the intersection of policy, curriculum,instruction, and research and

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Curriculum Design for All Learners

Conference Session: Shaping Inclusive STEM Curriculum and Teacher Development for K-12 Education
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cathy P. Lachapelle, STEM Education Insights; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Katie McKeown, Engineering for US All (e4usa™); Jialing Wu, The Ohio State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

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

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Teaching Quantum Randomness to Middle School Students: A Two-Year Study (EoP/CP)

Conference Session: Innovative Pathways in K–12 STEM: Bridging Emerging Technologies and Engineering Education
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Nicholas Dang, Purdue Engineering Education; Zeynep Gonca Akdemir-Beveridge, University of Connecticut; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

research methods for STEM education research. Dr. Menekse received four Seed-for-Success Awards (in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021) from Purdue University’s Excellence in Research Awards programs in recognition of obtaining four external grants of $1 million or more during each year. His research has been generously funded by grants from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Purdue Research Foundation (PRF), and the National Science Foundation (NSF). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Teaching Quantum Randomness to Middle School Students: A Two-Year Study (Evaluation)Introduction The integration of Quantum

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Designing effective STEM outreach activities to inspire students to ultimately pursue careers in the Electrical and Computer Engineering fields

Conference Session: Inspiring Future Engineers: Targeted Summer Programs for Diverse STEM Pathways
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Federica Aveta, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Afsaneh Ghanavati, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Marisha Rawlins, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Pilin Junsangsri, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

(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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Discourse of Middle School Girls in Collaborative Microelectronics Lessons

Conference Session: Engaging and Empowering K-12 Students through Collaborative STEM Projects and Inclusive Outreach
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Vanessa Blas, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Joshua E. Katz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Molly H Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Greg J Strimel, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette; Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

activity?Researchers collected approximately eight hours of data over 5-unit lessons in a middle schoolengineering and technology classroom. The students participated in creating an electronicexpansion pack for the Sphero BOLT using a micro:bit and sensors. This analysis focused on videorecordings of two pairs of girls in this classroom. Using the Team Interaction Observation Protocoloutlined in [1], we employed a qualitative discourse analysis approach to analyze videos. Thisconceptual framework specifies six types of discourse actions: task-oriented, response-oriented,learning-oriented, support-oriented, challenge-oriented, and disruptive, and was used to categorizestudents’ interactions.Results suggest that girls who engage in collaborative

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A Case Study of Understanding Family Frustrations in Online Engineering Programs for Children and Caregivers at Rural Libraries (Fundamental)

Conference Session: Inclusive and Reflective Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ju Hui Kang, University of Cincinnati; Soo Hyeon Kim, Indiana University Indianapolis; Gi Woong Choi, University of Cincinnati; Mansi Rajendra Kasar, Indiana University, Indianapolis
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

great potential for families with children,particularly in rural areas where access to engineering learning resources is often limited. Livingin rural areas with geographical constraints can make it difficult for families to visit museums orSTEM events that could trigger children’s STEM interest and participation in their early years[1]. Rural public libraries play a key role in bridging this gap for their communities and families[2], as they are committed to providing informal educational resources, technology, andopportunities to their patrons [3]. An online option to access these sources can allow families touse educational materials at the convenience of their own time and space.However, online programs in general can present challenges for

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This is our community: Designing for Rightful Presence in middle school engineering (Fundamental)

Conference Session: Expanding STEM Access and Belonging: Programs and Practices for Inclusive K–12 Engagement
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Virginia Swindell, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

teachers feelill-equipped to teach engineering due to factors that include: 1) the lack of professionaldevelopment, 2) lack of confidence in content knowledge, and 3) lack of understanding of theengineering education standards. Further, teachers play a key role in perpetuating or challengingdominant narratives. The canonical narrative on engineering is that it is fundamentally a White,male, middle class enterprise. For example, data from the engineering undergraduate enrollmentin 2016 showed that only 21.4% of students are female, with African American females makingup just 1.3%. Thus, considering how to promote equity in engineering in K12 education is urgentand necessary. In this study in a 7th grade classroom at a Title 1 school with a Black

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Developing and Evaluating a High School Summer Research Program in an Urban District Through a University-School Partnership (Evaluation)

Conference Session: Evaluating Pre-College STEM Programs: Longitudinal Impact, Integration, and Engagement
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Nidaa Makki, The University of Akron; Katrina B Halasa Halasa; Donald P. Visco Jr., The University of Akron; Edward A. Evans, The University of Akron; Kristin L. K. Koskey, Binghamton University State University of New York
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

pandemic was disruptive to the education system across the world in countlessways. And while remote and virtual learning tried to address the challenge of content delivery,hands-on laboratory experiences which provided authentic science inquiry for high schoolstudents were impossible to replace during the pandemic. Additionally, the valuable afterschooland summer programs that supplemented such in school training (e.g., science fairs, roboticscompetitions, Science Olympiad) were not available as well. Research tells us that suchexperiences are crucial to catalyze a high school students’ interest in STEM careers [1], [2].Even more detrimental is the fact that these activities are often identified as milestones forstudents who are college-bound

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Self-Selection Bias of P-12 Engineering & Computing Activities for Female Pre-College Pupils (Fundamental Research, Diversity)

Conference Session: Innovations and Inclusion in Pre-Service and Pre-College STEM Education
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Michael M. Malschützky, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences, Germany; Gesche Neusel, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences; Steven McAlpine, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Jamie R Gurganus, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Engineer (TIER-1) and Program Management Engineer (OEM) in the automotive industry, he returned to academia in 2013, receiving his BSc (2017) and MSc (2023) in Business Psychology from H-BRS.Gesche Neusel, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences Gesche Neusel studied Organismic Biology, Evolutionary Biology, and Palaeobiology (OEP-Biology) at the University of Bonn, specializing in Behavioral Biology. She now works at the Gender Equality Office of Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, where she is dedicated to promoting and supporting girls in the fields of technology and computer science.Steven McAlpine, University of Maryland Baltimore County Steven McAlpine is an assistant teaching professor in the Entrepreneurship

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BOARD # 201: Development of a Programming Environment to Bridge Students from Block-Based to Text-Based Programming (Work in Progress)

Conference Session: WIP Poster Session: Emerging Research and Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Elliot Benjamin Roe, Georgia Institute of Technology; Duncan Johnson, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Ethan E Danahy, Tufts University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

particular attention to engaging students in the STEAM content areas, he focuses his investigations on enhancing creativity and innovation, supporting better documentation, and encouraging collaborative learning. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Development of a Programming Environment to Bridge Students from Block-Based to Text-Based Programming (Work in Progress)IntroductionComputer Science (CS) education continues to expand in U.S. schools, with high school CSofferings increasing from 35% to 60% between 2017 and 2024 [1]. However, significantdemographic disparities persist, particularly affecting African American/Black,Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx, and Native American/Alaskan students

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Analysis of Client Letters Embedded in Pre-College STEM Integration Curricula (Fundamental)

Conference Session: Engaging and Empowering K-12 Students through Collaborative STEM Projects and Inclusive Outreach
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Christine H. McDonnell, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Emily M. Haluschak, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Mary K. Pilotte, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Kristina Maruyama Tank, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Greg J Strimel, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

. Weconducted a qualitative document analysis of fifty-eight embedded client letters in fifteenengineering design-based K-12 STEM integration curricular units. Through the lens of theSTEM Integration Framework, we explored the following research questions: (1) What is therole of client letters in context-rich, engineering design-based K-12 STEM integrationcurriculum? (2) How do client letters add value to engineering design-based STEM integrationcurriculum? The analysis revealed unique roles of different client letters and the importantcontextual elements to convey in each role, deepening the connection between content and real-world scenarios in support of problem scoping, knowledge building, engineering design, andconcluding response. Additionally

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Impacts of a Pre-college STEM Outreach Program over Time (Evaluation)

Conference Session: Evaluating Pre-College STEM Programs: Longitudinal Impact, Integration, and Engagement
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Bin (Brenda) Zhou, Central Connecticut State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

a Pre-college STEM Outreach Program over Time (Evaluation)Introduction A skilled STEM workforce is critical to maintaining the competitiveness of the U.S. intoday’s global economy. STEM job opportunities have grown faster than non-STEMcounterparts since 2010, and employment in many STEM occupations is projected to grow [1].Recently, many pre-college programs have been developed and implemented to increase highschool students’ interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Plentifulprior studies documented the positive impacts of such outreach efforts [2], [3], [4], [5], and [6],but how students’ evaluations change during the program remained an unanswered question.This

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Integrating Art, Microcontrollers, and Social Awareness to Understand the Lifecycle of Microelectronics (Resource Exchange)

Conference Session: PCEE Instructional Showcases
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cristian Eduardo Vargas-Ordonez, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Yash Ajay Garje, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Shauna N Adams, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Bruce Wellman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)
Tagged Divisions: Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

-school participants as part of the [Program name]. The curriculum aims to create a holistic impression of the rising semiconductor and microelectronics ecosystem, building basic capacities and skills to develop a more competent future workforce in the US. The content is organized into 5 units integrating electronics, design, and social awareness. We adopt a STEAM education approach to emphasize the life cycle of microelectronics. In the last two days of the program, the participants integrated their learnings through a design project using microcontrollers to address social needs. Three units are included in this exchange.Unit 1: Introduction to Circuits (Not included)Unit 2: The micro:bit Shuffle – Intro to Microcontrollers