Conference Session

Broadening Participation

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston; Cathy P. Lachapelle, Museum of Science, Boston

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

social and societalconnections with engineering and science—the place of engineering and science in developmentof knowledge and technology, the roles of engineers and scientists in driving theory-building andtechnological change, and the effects of these disciplines on all aspects of modern life—increasesinterest and motivation of students to drive their own learning and achievement [2].In this section we introduce three design principles that contribute to greater interest andmotivation for all students, but particularly groups who are underrepresented in engineering: (1)using narratives to develop and motivate students’ understanding of the place of engineering inthe world; (2) demonstrating how engineering helps people, animals, and/or