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Instructional Showcase

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Soo Won Shim, Illinois State University; Anthony Lorsbach

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Paper ID #43589Empathic Design in Cross-cultural STEM Education: Playground Project(Resource exchange)Soo Won Shim, Illinois State UniversityAnthony Lorsbach ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 EMPATHIC DESIGN IN CROSS-CULTURAL STEM EDUCATIONPLAYGROUND PROJECTThe playground project adopts an empathicengineering design approach in the context of cross-cultural STEM education.Grade level: 3-5th EMPATHIC DESIGN PROCESSMeets NGSS 3-5th physical science; 3-5ETSstandardsStudents engage in empathic design techniques byexploring

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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community engagement‬ ‭project was created, bridging a university with a local school district to help fourth-grade‬ ‭teachers incorporate engineering lessons into their classrooms. Engineering and education majors‬ ‭co-taught lessons to fourth-grade students about engineering, wind energy, and the engineering‬ ‭design process. The fourth-grade students applied the engineering design process to build model‬ ‭wind turbines showcased at a celebration event. This study seeks to understand fourth-grade‬ ‭students’ perceptions of an engineer before and after participating in this project. Students‬ ‭completed a pre- and post-intervention assessment where they needed to

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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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S. Shailja, University of California, Santa Barbara; Satish Kumar, University of California, Santa Barbara; Arthur Caetano, University of California, Santa Barbara; Ayush Pandey, University of California, Merced

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Paper ID #44419Scaffolding AI Research Projects Increases Self-efficacy of High School Studentsin Learning Neural Networks (Fundamental)S. Shailja, University of California, Santa Barbara Shailja is an incoming post-doctoral fellow at Stanford University. She completed her Ph.D. in the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department with interdisciplinary emphasis on College and University teaching at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) in 2024. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the Electrical Engineering Department at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur in 2016. Shailja has been

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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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Joshua D. Carl, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Amii LaPointe, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Cindy Miller, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Cory J. Prust, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Elizabeth Taylor, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Paper ID #42881Cross-functional, Multi-organizational STEM Camp Partnership: TeachingTechnology and Human-Centered Design in a Project-Based Curriculum (Other,Diversity)Dr. Joshua D. Carl, Milwaukee School of Engineering Joshua Carl is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He received a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering in 2005, and attended graduate school at Vanderbilt University where he earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering in 2016. He primarily teaches courses in embedded systems, programming, and digital systems.Ms. Amii LaPointe

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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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affordances for authenticity of role-play-basedproject work in a Swedish upper secondary software engineering course. The project requiredstudents (aged 17–18) to assume the role of software engineer employees at a web-designbusiness with the task of creating a website for a gaming company, where the course instructorassumed the role of the web business owner. The six-week project included the formulation of adesign plan, back-end programming, developing and refining the design and layout, adjustingcontent for accessibility, and publication of the web site. Inductive analysis of observations fromthe unfolding role-play in five student groups (total 22 students), and interviews with fourstudents and the teacher exposed salient themes related to

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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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Marcelo Caplan, Columbia College

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. Some of them: 1. Limited access to the didactic and pedagogical resources that urban areas enjoy. 2. Need for more familiarity with technology and its educational benefits.The ongoing pilot project aims to investigate and develop a methodology to address the needs of ruralschools. This methodology includes 1) providing well-prepared teachers through remote learning, 2)granting access to high-quality educational materials through a learning management system, and 3)implementing a hybrid learning approach that combines the expertise of urban teachers with thepractical support of local educators.The project has designed a condensed course focused on energy transformation and sustainability toassist rural students and educators in gaining

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Instructional Showcase

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Moriah Vaden, University of Pittsburgh; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh

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efforts to create inclusive classrooms and programming.Dr. Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Bilec is an associate professor in the Swanson School of Engineeringˆa C™s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Bilecˆa C™s research program focuses on the built environment, life cycle assessment, sustainable healthcare, and energy im ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Collaborative Virtual Air Quality Learning Experience with Kakenya’s Dream (Resource Exchange, Diversity) The curriculum we developed for this collaborative project focused on introducing thestudents and instructors to the importance of air quality (AQ), its impacts on

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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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Jennifer Lee Kouo, The Johns Hopkins University; Jeanette Chipps, The Johns Hopkins University

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multiple research projects that involve transdisciplinary collaborations in the field of engineering, medicine, and technology, as well as research on teacher preparation and the conducting of evidence-based practices in multiple contexts. Jennifer’s publications appear in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, and Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities. Before joining the CTE, Jennifer was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education at Towson University. Prior to joining higher education, she was a special education teacher at the Kennedy Krieger School

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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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sustainability andengineering design through project-based learning (PBL).Purpose of the study This paper investigates the impact of the NEET class, a graduate course, on teachers’self-efficacy in teaching engineering. NEET, centered around project-based learning (PBL) andengineering design activities, aims to increase teachers’ knowledge of engineering concepts andthe usage of PBL through water sustainability topics. The primary focus of this study is to assessthe effectiveness of the course in enhancing teachers' self-efficacy in teaching engineeringconcepts. By analyzing participants’ survey data from four different university campuses over asix-year period, the paper seeks to provide comprehensive insights into teachers’ self-efficacyafter

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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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Justin Jin, TechnoWizards; Parker Olkowski; James Chengda Lu, BASIS Shavano; Vincent Liu, Brandeis High School; Ilias M Bakri; Aditya Rao; Yu-Fang Jin, The University of Texas, San Antonio; Isabel Xu

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, BASIS Shavano James Chengda Lu is currently a junior at BASIS San Antonio Shavano. He has been an active member of the FIRST Tech Challenge community for 4 years. His interests include mechatronics and robotics. Through interning with the NASA SEES (STEM Enhancement in Earth Science) Program, he has recently completed a CubeSAT project under the support of the Twiggs Space Labs. He has advocated for STEM education through organizing international outreaches, attending national conferences, and creating and implementing regional conferences, webinars, podcasts, and demos, with a special focus on robotics.Vincent Liu, Brandeis High School Vincent Liu is currently a student attending Louis D. Brandeis High School. He

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ursula Nguyen, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Deepika Menon, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Minji Jeon, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Amanda Thomas, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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in a singular methods course. Moreover, they may do so devoid ofa field-based experience, which may not be optimal, as these provide an opportunity forelementary PSTs to enact lessons purposefully designed for elementary classrooms. In this workin progress, we describe the integrated STEM approach we undertake as instructors of a STEMsemester as part of a larger elementary teacher education program. Specifically, we analyzepreliminary data collected in fall 2023 from elementary PSTs’ integrated STEM lesson projectsto investigate the following research questions: (1) How does a focus on sustainability provideelementary PSTs the opportunity to implement an engineering challenge or design in theirintegrated STEM lesson project? (2) What

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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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Monsuru O Ramoni, Navajo Technical University; Calsey T Nez, Navajo Technical University

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Design) in the fall semester and ENGR 103 - Introduction toEngineering (which involves a hands-on engineering project and a project report) in the spring semester.To investigate the program and understand students’ experiences, qualitative analysis of students' reportswas conducted using thematic analysis via OpenChatGPT. The results revealed four themes: (1)Fundamental Processes, (2) Challenges in Execution, (3) Teamwork and Collaboration, and (4) Learningand Adaptation. These findings indicate the effectiveness of dual-credit engineering in engaging youngNative Americans in engineering and align with ABET students' learning outcomes. The paper details thepartnership, course specifics, challenges, and findings from students' perspectives.1

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Instructional Showcase

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan Brown, Illinois State University; Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University; Soo Won Shim, Illinois State University; Richard Bex, Illinois State University; Anthony Lorsbach

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empathic design pedagogies.Richard Bex, Illinois State UniversityAnthony Lorsbach ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Green STEMS Project The Green STEMS Project is a STEM for sustainability outreach program forchildren and families. The Green STEMS programs engage children and theiradults with early science and engineering concepts to build empathy around issues of sustainability. These programs are designed for informal settings, typically at community events, rather than use within classrooms.STEM & SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMMING Textures in Nature Designed for early learners. This program features two exibits and signage for parents about the sense of touch. Sensory

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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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Stacey Forsyth, University of Colorado Boulder; Tim Ogino, University of Colorado Boulder; Angelina Ong M.A., J. Sickler Consulting; Jessica Sickler, J. Sickler Consulting

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outreach programs. She also serves as Co-PI of the NSF ITEST-funded Build a Better Book Teen Internships project, which engages youth from underrepresented backgrounds in the design and fabrication of accessible books, toys and games for children with visual impairments. Stacey is passionate about inspiring and supporting kids and teens to ask questions and find creative solutions for real world problems, and in diversifying the future STEM workforce by expanding opportunities for youth to explore STEM fields. Prior to joining CU Boulder, Stacey taught biology at a small liberal arts college in New Hampshire and led science outreach efforts at the University of Arizona’s BIO5 Institute. She received her Ph.D. in

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Instructional Showcase

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julian Andrew Schmitt; Marlene Urbina, Illinois State University; Alexander Michael Perhay; Orla Maire Sheridan; Chance William Tyler, Illinois State University; Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University; Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; Jin Ho Jo, Illinois State University; Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University

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was the nation’s first in sustainability. His research, which has been widely published, focuses on renewable energy systems and sustainable building strategies to reduce the negative impacts of urbanization.Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University Allison Antink-Meyer is a pre-college science and engineering educator at Illinois State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Smart Wireless Weather Station and Climate Console (Resource Exchange)STEM-based University Pathway Encouraging Relationships withChicago High schools in Automation, Robotics and Green Energy(SUPERCHARGE) is an NSF-sponsored project where universityfaculty and

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Texas A&M University, which included over eight years of research experience on STEM education. Having spoken widely on STEM education internationally and throughout the US, Dr. Alaqra has also been part of large-scale STEM education research projects funded by the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Health, and Department of Education. Dr. Alaqra’s research agenda has emphasized culturally relevant teaching and learning through designing culturally sensitive learning environments for students to improve STEM self-efficacies and interests. Research interests include: STEM education, culturally relevant instruction, STEM self-efficacy, community-based learning, and 21st Century skills.Pamela

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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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Jose Capa Salinas, Purdue University; Manuel Salmeron, Purdue University; Gaurav Chobe, Purdue University; Herta Montoya, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Morgan R Broberg, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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, infrastructure resilience,human comfort, and energy balance. For the course final project, students proposed solutions tobuild a lunar infrastructure habitat, requiring them to extrapolate from terrestrial designsdiscussed in the classroom to extraterrestrial contexts. Instructors enhanced the course materialwith transfer techniques such as analogy-driven learning, real-world problem-solving exercises,and facilitated discussions of lunar design challenges. The FET model was embedded in the pre-course, post-course, and feedback surveys. The authors found evidence of successful transferfrom these artifacts, suggesting that the pedagogy and curricula implemented were effective atpromoting transfer of learning. Furthermore, anecdotal instructor observations

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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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Jialing Wu, Vanderbilt University; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University

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educationenvironment by offering introductory engineering courses to high school students. The coreobjective is to enhance high school students’ understanding of the engineering design processand the real-world roles of engineers, empowering them to make well-informed career choices.This paper focuses on examining the aspects of the pre-college engineering education curriculumthat are appreciated by the students which may influence engineering as their future careerchoice.The study is part of a larger research project, where the research team conducted surveys ofstudents participating in the e4usa during the 2022-2023 academic year. The survey wasadministered in 33 schools across 20 states and regions in the U.S. A qualitative analysis wasconducted on the

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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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Geling Xu, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Milan Dahal, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Brian Gravel, Tufts University

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/ML andteaching emerging technologies in their classroom, and supporting participants in exploring theemerging ML tools - Smart Motors via several hands-on projects. On the second day, we focusedon brainstorming the ML activities through several rounds of hands-on activities using SmartMotors, reflecting and iterating, and decided to design the final activities together.Data Collection: All workshop sessions were video and audio recorded, and transcripts weregenerated of these meetings. In addition, field notes were generated from observation notes.Participant-generated artifacts were collected in a shared notes document (Google Slides), wherewe could track specific ideas and thoughts raised in the workshop. The three teachers scheduledto

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Instructional Showcase

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University; Ahmed Ammar, Ohio Northern University; Henry Timothy Debord, Ohio Northern University

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By Henry Debord, Dr. Ammar, Dr. Coffman- Wolph THE through 12th grade. It consists of 6 tactile buttons and a Raspberry Pi Pico (a palm-size computer that allows students to learn about CODETROLLER programming and basic electronics) and a 3Dprinted protective case. This is a cost-effective programming educational tool for students and teachers alike. The Codetroller replaces the traditional keyboard and mouse set up toallow your students to play preexisting gamesor explore learning to program in Scratch. This project provides an opportunity for students to learn soldering (but a pre solder option is available). Use the

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tala Katbeh, Texas A&M University; Gerald Benjamin Cieslinski, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Hassan Said Bazzi, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Syed Mustafa Husain Abidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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, information issent out to the students upon selection. A total of 30 students, representing schools from acrossQatar, across multiple age range were selected to participate in each program which was held atTexas A&M University at Qatar’s STEM Hub.As for the programs’ structure, each course consisted of daily sessions from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00p.m. that ran over the course of five days. Lessons were then organized into daily modules,incorporating mini projects to reinforce learning and assess comprehension of the theoreticallessons. By the end of the program, a final project is announced that has students combine all thecovered material throughout the week into a tangible product with a specified competition thatserves as a motivator. Moreover, the

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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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Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Larissa Yates, Buffalo Elementary Parent Teacher Organization; Emily Geist; Sara Ruffner

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].While research has been completed on high school and middle school science fairs, little formalresearch has been completed on elementary school fairs. Studies that do focus on elementaryfairs still tend to be for children ages 10 and up [4]. At the same time, science fairs have becomemore common in elementary schools to encourage interest and learning in STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering and Math) at an earlier age. Elementary science fairs vary inimplementation and desired results. Some fairs more closely represent a research project andallow students to gain fluency in a scientific topic and practice presenting the topic to others.Other science fairs have a more competitive feel with awards for innovative experiments, soundscientific

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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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Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Nathan Yoonsuh Chung, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Thomas Tran, University of Chicago; Phillip Liang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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positively impact the disposition of middle and highschool students toward STEM. Lockdowns and school closures limited participation in outreachduring the COVID-19 pandemic. Even prior to the pandemic, these programs were limited forstudents in many low resource or rural schools. The necessity for virtual learning environmentsover the past number of years inspired the development of new outreach activities for youngstudents to interact with engineering projects remotely. Most solutions presented in literatureinvolve a completely virtual experience. To address students’ desire to interact with physicalproducts of engineering and leverage the benefits of physically interacting with engineeringdevices, we built and tested a new tool for outreach: a

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica D Gale, Georgia Institute of Technology; Dyanne Baptiste Porter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jasmine Choi, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sunni Haag Newton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Abeera P. Rehmat, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #42518Exploring How Contextual Factors Influence the Implementation of MiddleSchool Engineering Curricula (Fundamental)Dr. Jessica D Gale, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Jessica Gale is a Senior Research Scientist at Georgia Tech’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC). As a member of CEISMC’s Research and Evaluation Group, Dr. Gale’s recent work explores the development, implementation, and effectiveness of innovative STEM and STEAM curricula and programs. Dr. Gale’s research spans and often connects diverse subjects within K-12 education including: project-based

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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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Gina Navoa Svarovsky, University of Notre Dame; Catherine Wagner, University of Notre Dame; Mia Lettau, University of Notre Dame; Kimberly Marfo, University of Notre Dame; Scott Pattison; Smirla Ramos-Montañez; Viviana López Burgos; Amy R Corbett; Maria D. Quijano; Diana Contreras

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supports other research projects on science pedagogy.Mia Lettau, University of Notre DameKimberly Marfo, University of Notre DameScott Pattison Scott Pattison, PhD, is a social scientist who has been studying and supporting STEM education and learning since 2003, as an educator, program and exhibit developer, evaluator, and researcher. His current work focuses on engagement, learning, and interest and identity development in free-choice and out-of-school environments, including museums, community-based organizations, and everyday settings. Dr. Pattison specializes in using qualitative and quantitative methods to investigate the processes and mechanisms of learning in naturalistic settings. He has partnered with numerous

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marie Anne Aloia, Bayonne High School; Kathryn Hoppe

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interested inadvancing students' invention and intellectual property (IP) engagement.On February 11, 2013, coinciding with the 165th birthday of the legendary Thomas Alva Edison,the "Science of Innovation" video series was launched as part of a collaborative project with theUSPTO and the National Science Foundation (NSF). The series expanded in 2016, adding sixadditional videos. This series showcases how innovation can transform fundamental science andengineering concepts into impactful societal and economic outcomes. Access to the entire videocollection is free, aligning seamlessly with state and national education standards. The Science ofInnovation resonates with both educators and learners alike.One of the goals of the USPTO Office of Education

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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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. 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 received her Ph.D. in Educational Policy, with a concentration in Research, Measurement, and Statistics, from Georgia State University.Dr. Sunni

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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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Meagan C Pollock, Engineer Inclusion; Lara Hebert, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Lynford Goddard, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Luisa-Maria Rosu, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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through project or problem-basedlearning (PBL). Most of this section of the rubric draws from the “Ensuring Equity in PBLReflection Tool”[14]. This part of the rubric examines the degree to which students are allowedto exert agency and participate in team-learning environments that reflect real-world contextsand social impacts. The rubric encourages activities that engage every student, ensuring that alleducational experiences are hands-on and relevant to students' lived experiences andsocioeconomic backgrounds.Each of these sections contains specific items, totaling 27, which describe behaviors andpractices ranging from those that perpetuate inequity to those that foster an inclusive atmosphere.For example, under the "Head" section, item 1

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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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been taught four times since 2020, startingwith online instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic and going in person during 2021, 2022,and 2023. The curriculum changed every year in response to the arrival of new instructors andhas exposed students to several civil engineering sub-disciplines, including structures,transportation, water resources, hydrology, geomatics, architectural engineering, andconstruction engineering. The course culminated in a team-based final project, aimed at bringingtogether the topics discussed throughout the week. Daily activities included lab visits, hands-onexperiments, active learning sessions, and lectures, conducted in active learning classes as able.Additionally, the course aimed to enhance graduate students