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2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Bryan Hill

successful. The workshop will also look at some of the common mistakes a new recruiting operation falls into. You will leave this workshop with many tools, including: how to hire a good recruitment team, how to find good prospective students, how to successfully work a career fair and increase your booth attendance, what prospective students want to hear in a presentation, how to make a successful recruitment phone call, what a tour should include, how to develop a successful correspondence plan, and how to keep track of the prospective student information and contacts.

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2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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William W. Ryan; Tiffany Wiederstein; Danny King; Malcolm Fowler

college engineering programs. An answer to both questions has been found with thedevelopment of high school pre-engineering academies. The development of these academieshas brought K-12 educators, career tech educators, and university educators together to design apathway that uses the strengths of each partner to better prepare students for entry into, andsuccessful completion of, university engineering programs. The initial motivation for theseacademies was acknowledgement that the attrition level of students pursuing engineering degreesis far too high. That attrition rate is greater than 50% nationally. The rate in Oklahoma at someschools is greater than 60%. This attrition can be attributed to three primary factors: 1. Students

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Diversity: Women & Minorities in ET

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2005 Annual Conference

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JoDell Steuver; Michele Summers; Donna Evanecky

thatgiven the monastic roots of academia, a marriage analogy is not so far fetched.Teaching, research and service, the trinity of promotion and tenure, leave many assistantprofessors exhausted and glassy-eyed. Many new faculty members are pushed to make hardchoices. Do they do what they need to do to keep the job or do they mow the grass, makes homerepairs, cook a meal, toss in a load of laundry, or watch the kids play ball?Chronic conflict and stressors can trap new faculty early in their careers, causing serious healthproblems in the following years.Academia may not be the healthiest of working environments. The pace of change anduncertainty in the global environment multiplies the imbalances between professional andpersonal lives. “Unfortunately

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Women in Engineering Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mara Wasburn

are far more likely to leave an institution before gainingtenure. A recent study by the National Science Foundation suggests that much of the differencein outcomes between male and female faculty is attributable to women being married and havingchildren early in their careers. Women faculty in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplinesdescribe a "null environment for women" where they receive little support or colleagueship oncampus (Betz, 1992, 89). Rosser (1997) observes that the overwhelmingly male nature of STEMdisciplines has not only afforded women limited access to participation, but it has shaped thevery nature of the disciplines themselves. She notes that the physical and life sciences, forexample

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Diversity: Women & Minorities in ET

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Joan Begolly; Jennifer Gilley

Session 3148 Great Progress, Great Divide: The Need for Evolution of the Recruitment Model for Women in Engineering Jennifer Gilley and Joan Begolly Penn State New KensingtonAbstractDespite years of recruitment efforts, the percentage of engineering bachelor’s degrees awarded towomen in the U.S. still hovers at only 18%, and the percentage of degrees awarded inengineering technology stands at 16%. The question then remains, what keeps high school girlsfrom choosing engineering or engineering technology as a potential career path? Or conversely,for those

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Undergraduate Retention Activities

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Rose Marra; Cherith Moore; Mieke Schuurman; Barbara Bogue

expressed positively. Page 10.1475.2Since self-efficacy is task-specific, there are many different kinds of self-efficacy. Some morecommonly investigated types of self-efficacy relevant to women in engineering are mathematicsProceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition Copyright  2005, American Society for Engineering Education.self-efficacy 12, science self-efficacy 13, academic milestones self-efficacy 14, career decision-making self-efficacy 15, career self-efficacy 16 and agentic self-efficacy 17.The influence of self-efficacy on human endeavors is far

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A Renaissance in NRE Programs

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2005 Annual Conference

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Christopher Turner; Lisa Marshall

NorthCarolina State University Department of Nuclear Engineering which has resulted in an averageincrease enrolment of 28% in the undergraduate program, 43% in the graduate program and astabilization of student enrolment near targeted 120 and 50 respectively. First, SEM is described as the cradle to grave approach within higher education. It is theprocess by which relations are forged, providing all concern with identifiable benefits. Adding tothe typical components, we include outreach and recruitment, retention and career services alongwith graduation and alumni development. It is a comprehensive plan that involves academic andnon-academic components. Realistic goal setting and implementation must be continuinglyrevised and sustained. Some of

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Innovations in Library Management

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Suzanne Weiner; Honora Nerz

. This paper will examine issues affectingprofessional development along with growth for librarians in management positions and discusswhat professionals in these situations can do to take charge of their own development.Introduction Development for the mid-career professional librarian holds many challenges. As themajority of the profession approaches retirement, finding librarians with the appropriate mix ofleadership abilities, administrative potential and emotional intelligence to step into vacantpositions is increasingly difficult.9 In looking for solutions to this problem it is critical that, asprofessionals, we pay particular attention to mid-career apathy and in some cases burnout. Theseare much discussed terms in the management

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NSF Funding for Educational Scholarship

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Patrick Carriere

Programs7. Biocomplexity in the Environment (BE): Integrated Research and Education inEnvironmental Systems - promotes comprehensive, integrated investigations ofenvironmental systems using advanced scientific and engineering methods. The concept ofbiocomplexity stresses the richness of biological systems and their capacity for adaptation andself-organizing behavior. By placing biocomplexity studies in an environmental context, thiscompetition emphasizes research with the following characteristics: (a) a high degree ofinterdisciplinarity; (b) a focus on complex environmental systems that includes non-humanbiota or humans; and (c) a focus on systems with high potential for exhibiting non-linearbehavior.8. Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER

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College/University Engineering Students K-12 Outreach

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Russell Faux; Meredith Knight; Brian Gravel; Christine Cunningham

andteaching skills. This paper will investigate further the following hypothesis: Participating in atime-intensive outreach program, where Fellows are teaching science, math, and engineeringconcepts, helps engineering graduate students to understand public school environments, developbetter communication skills, and hone their career plans. Page 10.883.1 Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering EducationIntroductionThe state of STEM education in U.S. public schools could benefit greatly from the deep

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Faculty Development II

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Rebecca Bates

. Page 10.345.1 Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering EducationII. Key Issues for Faculty SuccessFaculty success is typically defined by the basic requirements for tenure: teaching, research, andservice. These boil down to the ability to 1) create engaging courses where students learn therequired content as well as skills that will help them successfully navigate their own careers, 2)write successful proposals and guide students through the research process, and 3) participate incommittees and advise students without reducing the completion of the first two activities.While the weights placed on these

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Amir Karimi; Dan Dimitriu

determined to remain competitive in a global, technology-based economy, there has to be a concentrated effort to convince more students to prepare forcareers in engineering and technology.All engineering programs have trouble recruiting and retaining students in the engineering field.Large attrition rates are experienced during the freshman year largely due to the fact that studentsdo not develop a strong affinity to the engineering profession. This situation calls fordevelopment of new introductory coursework that will help students develop long termmotivation to pursue engineering careers. At the same time, students need to understand theeffort required to learn the skills required to successfully complete an engineering degree andprepare them for

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Wei Lin; G. Padmanabhan

strides toward creatingeducational opportunities for the youth of the Reservation. However, there is concernwith the low numbers of students who attempt or succeed at careers, which requirehigher-level science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills. NorthDakota State University, as one of the premier educational institutions of the State, for itspart has often collaborated on educational initiatives with the TCCs in the State in thepast fulfilling its land grant responsibility.Turtle Mountain Reservation is located in north central North Dakota and is home toabout 13,000 members of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. TheReservation consists of a six-by-twelve mile tract of land. According to the 2000 census,about 41% of

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Gary Martin

Decentralization Tendencies by Deans (Related Software Overview) Gary Martin, Ed.D. Professor and Assistant Dean University of the Pacific February 23, 2005AbstractA survey was conducted with business, education, and engineering deans across thecountry which revealed a surprising prevalence in decentralized approaches todevelopment, new-student recruitment, career services support, and even record-keepingfor enrolled student. A specific comprehensive software package for academic deans anddepartment chairs is outlined which allows academic administrators to track

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Innovative Graduate Programs & Methods

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Walker; Susan Magliaro; Michael Alley; Hassan Aref, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Alex Aning, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Hayden Griffin; Mark Sanders, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Marie Paretti, Virginia Tech; Richard Goff; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jenny Lo, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jean Kampe, Michigan Technological University

as a profession in the United States is facing a number of challenges at the presenttime. Declining interest in engineering careers obviously poses a major challenge for engineeringcolleges charged to produce qualified engineers. A recent report from the U.S. National ScienceFoundation (NSF)1 indicates that the federal science and engineering workforce is shrinking anda significant number of scientists and engineers will soon retire. Further, a 2001 report from theU.S. Department of Labor2 indicates that women and minorities make up 60% of the totalworkforce, but they are dramatically underrepresented in science and engineering careers. Asengineering educators, it is a great challenge for us to make engineering careers attractive to adiverse

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College/University Engineering Students K-12 Outreach II

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Glenda Kelly; Paul Klenk; Gary Ybarra

program designed to increasethe number of students who choose science and technology related careers. The programfocused on the integration of mathematics into all areas of the North Carolina Standard Course ofStudy with particular emphasis on life sciences. Engineering Teaching Fellows designed andimplemented hands-on projects to inspire student excitement for learning math, science andtechnology concepts. MUSCLE partnered Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering withLakewood Elementary School and Rogers-Herr Middle School in Durham, NC, by placingundergraduate Engineering Teaching Fellows in these partnership schools to help teachersdevelop and execute hands-on activities that integrate meaningful math exercises into lifesciences. MUSCLE

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Undergraduate Retention Activities

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kerry Kinney; Tricia Berry

week and attends a weekly seminarfocused on research opportunities, graduate school issues and career development topics.Undergraduate students gain engineering and research experience while earning engineeringcourse credit. Graduate students participate in mentor training and skills developmentworkshops while gaining teaching and supervisory experience and enhancing theircommunication skills.The GLUE program has been very successful at UT Austin and has expanded rapidly from 13undergraduate student applicants and $4,500 in funding in 2003 to 68 applicants and $53,000 infunding in 2005. Although the program is open to both male and female students, the programhas successfully attracted a high percentage of female participants. Feedback from

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ahmet Zeytinci; Philip Brach

preparation for the engineeringdemands of the urban infrastructure will need study beyond the baccalaureate degree. Ourproposal is not to minimize the academic preparation but to make it more flexible and therebyprovide an academic preparation inclusive of a broader range of careers for which (we feel) anengineering degree is appropriate.For example, current engineering programs place much emphasis on advanced mathematics,which is not required for the majority of engineering works in the urban infrastructure. This isnot to suggest that advanced mathematics should be trivialized. Rather, mathematics appropriateto an application should be required, with just as much intellectual rigor as would be found incourses of advanced mathematics. The important

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Program Delivery Methods and Technology

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Vaishalee Naruka; Stephen Raper; William Daughton

for the study was gatheredfrom focused interviews of forty current students and ten alumni in industry. The results showedthat Engineering Management students, just like others, choose a career path that satisfies theirneeds. These students tended to like the technical field, but they also desired to combine it witha more people oriented approach. Engineering Management as a distinct discipline is relativelynew and still faces some challenges due to lack of understanding. Nonetheless, industriesrecognize Engineering Management as a much needed discipline.IntroductionEngineering Management is relatively new among other engineering programs. “TheEngineering Management program at the University of Missouri – Rolla began as aninterdisciplinary

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jennifer Karlin

factors2. Resources applied to reducing the pipeline leaks can have adramatic impact on the diversity and the effectiveness of the future STEM workforce3. Inaddition to low income and ethnic minority students, pre-college students hailing fromrural areas often have less access to the types of programming and mentoring which opentheir eyes to STEM career options4.This paper describes both an easily scalable program model to bring middle and highschool young women onto campus and the evolution of that program. By comparing theinitial iteration of the program with its current state, lessons are distilled in the hopes thatother programs will be able to reduce their learning curve.The Initial ProgramThroughout the evolution of the program, the goal was

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Integrating H&SS in Engineering II

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven Reyer; Stephen Williams; Joerg Mossbrucker; Owe Petersen

Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering EducationWhatever the correctness of that debate of how full or empty the glass of opportunities is, globalcareer competition is a fact and will increase in intensity6. In a real sense, global careercompetition is prototypical of the problems created by globalization. The simple facts are thatknowledge favors those who seek it and that knowledge is readily available to virtuallyeveryone. Thus, engineering design will follow the historic path of manufacturing from westernnations to global markets. A process of world-wide employment equalization appears to be underway that includes the migration of highly skilled jobs.Global career

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K-12 Programs for Women

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Glover; Frank Claydon; Stuart Long; Jennifer Ruchhoeft; Julie Trenor

engineers,faculty, and undergraduate and graduate students throughout the week. Topics of discussion notonly include general engineering questions, but also issues specific to females pursuing careersin engineering. At the end of camp, the girls present what they learned and demonstrate theirrobots to their parents, teachers, and peer participants. To date, over 125 girls representing a broad spectrum of ethnic and socio-economicbackgrounds have completed the program. To provide continued support, guidance, and contactwith other GRADE campers, faculty and guests throughout the girls’ academic careers, allGRADE Camp participants are encouraged to use a dedicated and secure GRADE CampCommunities of Practice website. Efforts are ongoing to track

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Innovative ET Leadership

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Vincent Amuso; Surendra Gupta; Maureen Valentine; Carol Richardson; Robert Merrill

academic departmentsacross two colleges, and the Enrollment Management and Career Services Division at RIT. Allof the programs in the five participating departments are ABET-accredited, and require studentsto obtain one year of industry co-op experience before graduation. The MEET Scholars programbuilds upon our excellent infrastructure for mentoring students, and involves our mandatorycooperative education program – both of which help students address their financial needs andfacilitate placement in the high technology workforce. RIT has an exceptional record inengineering student placement in industry after graduation and an excellent record for bothretaining and graduating upper-division transfer students.IntroductionIn September of 2004 the

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Advancing Manufacturing Through Outreach

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Hakan Gurocak; Xiaolin Chen; Dave Kim

“Microstructure testing”. Polished and etched metallicmicrostructure samples were placed on the optical microscopes. Each student looked atthe microscopic images of steel and aluminum, and sketched them. Then, the studentsobserved magnified images of engineering products using SEM and learned theprincipals of the SEM.At the end of the workshop the students completed surveys that assessed their perceptionsof the workshops. Table 1 presents mean responses, with standard deviations, for sevenquantitative survey items pertaining to four activities, overall workshop, and career inmaterials engineering. Responses were on four-point scales with larger values indicatingmore positive attributes

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K-12 Programs for Women

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Betsy Willis

Physics 2.1% 4.0% Engineering 6.5% 7.1% Biology, Chemistry, and 23.7% 27.4% PhysicsIn all areas, except AP Biology, women complete higher-level math and science courses at alower rate than male students. Assuming completion of the courses listed is necessary to beoptimally prepared to enter college engineering, only 2% (physics being the lowest commondenominator) of female high school graduates have the necessary background to enter collegeengineering. The lack of necessary preparation closes a door on opportunities to earn a B.S.degree in engineering which can lead to exciting careers in the engineering industry

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K-12 Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Cordelia Brown

scientific reasoning and mathematical computation. Students construct charts to record data and graphs to display data. The scientific method is primarily followed throughout the process.3. Discussion: In the discussion segment, students ask questions, present observations, data, and results. Students are also informally or formally quizzed about what they have learned. a.) Career Exploration: At least two or three careers related to laboratory experience are discussed. b.) Further Exploration: Students are provided opportunities to further Page 10.742.3

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Pat Leelani; Hector Estrada

Educational Materials for High School Summer Engineering Programs *Dr. H. Estrada, P. E. (corresponding author) and *Dr. P. Leelani, P. E. *Civil Engineering Program Texas A&M University – Kingsville MSC 194 Kingsville, Texas 78363 Hector.Estrada@tamuk.edu Abstract It is well known that the main reason many students do not pursue careers in engineering isbecause they are not aware of the opportunities available or simply do not know engineering

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Documenting Success

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Patricia White; Steven Mickelson; Thomas Brumm

Session 2508 Helping Students Become Interview STARs Thomas J. Brumm Steven K. Mickelson Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Patricia N. White Engineering Career Services Iowa State University Ames, Iowa USAAbstractThe majority of employers of students from the Department of Agricultural and BiosystemsEngineering at Iowa State University use

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Women in Engineering Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Norma Mattei

engineeringeducators. The first workshop was held in 1995, with subsequent workshops held every otheryear. These workshops were designed to uncover and perhaps address problems that thesewomen and minority faculty have found in beginning their careers. The intent of the workshopswas to instill in the participants a sense of belonging within a technical community in which theycan succeed and make essential contributions. Participants at each of the 2001 and 2003workshops were women or minority faculty (55 participants) and faculty candidates (25participants). Faculty participants were currently employed in tenure track teaching and researchfaculty positions. Forty-five were in the first four years of their academic careers and will beactively trying to develop

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Engineering in High School

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Malinda Zarske, University of Colorado at Boulder; Daria Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado at Boulder; Janet Yowell, University of Colorado at Boulder; Jacquelyn Sullivan, University of Colorado at Boulder

Janet L. Yowell College of Engineering and Applied Science University of Colorado at BoulderAbstractMany students who graduate high school are not prepared with the educational tools tosuccessfully pursue an engineering degree. Graduation from engineering colleges has declinedsignificantly from its peak in 1988, reflecting a national malaise in interest in the engineeringprofession by today’s youth. By fostering in high school students the skills and knowledge tomore fully understand the opportunities a career in engineering affords them, we hope to increasethe number of interested and prepared students who enter engineering colleges.Working with ninth-grade students at the new Denver