project-based pedagogicalapproaches, which have been shown to increase students’ environmental and energy relatedliteracy, 4, 5 could provide a foundation and framework for strengthening students’ climate scienceliteracy.Project-based learning has been suggested as the most effective approach for teaching andlearning science process skills and content. 6 The curriculum is generally centered on a real-lifeproblem or project. Students learn and apply science content and skills that are relevant to theirproject solution. 7,8 The technique improves student retention of science concepts, mainlybecause students learn more when they are interested and actively involved in what they aredoing and when they understand the relevance of the material to their
partnershipagreements between the school/school districts and the University.Bibliography:[1] J. Marshall, “Establishing a High School/Engineering Partnership with a Simple Industrial Process Control Module,” Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE conference, Pittsburgh, PA, June 2008.[2] M. Barger et al., “Engineering an Elementary School Environment to Enhance Learning,” Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE conference, Pittsburgh, PA, June 2008.[3] R. Sundaram and Q. Zheng, “STEM-based Projects to integrate the Undergraduate ECE curriculum with the K-12 STEM Curriculum,” Proceedings of the 2010 ASEE conference, Louisville, KY, June 2010.[4] R. Sundaram, Fong Mak, and Sunil Tandle, “Virtual Instrumentation Interfaces for Real-Time Control and Display of Electric
2006-1115: RESEARCH OF PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW) CURRICULA,PEDAGOGY, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ACTIVITIESREGARDING INCREASING ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGICALLITERACY OF K-12 STUDENTS IN THE PLTW NETWORKPam Newberry, Project Lead The Way Pam B. Newberry is the Director of Curriculum for Project Lead The Way®. PLTW is a non-profit organization that provides pre-engineering curricula for schools in 45 states and the District of Columbia with approximately 1300 schools and 26 affiliated universities and colleges. Prior to joining PLTW in July 2002, she served as the Associate Director for the International Technology Education Association’s Technology for All Americans Project for five years. She taught
and at the Center on Education and Work. He uses experimental and discourse-based research methods to understand the cognitive, social and embodied nature of STEM learning and instruction. He is currently co-principal investigator of the AWAKEN project in engineering education, along with Professors Sandra Shaw Courter and L. Allen Phelps.Benjamin Stein, University of Wisconsin Benjamin Stein is a graduate student in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, where his work is in hyperspectral laser design. Before returning to school, he worked as a math instructor at Stern College for Women of Yeshiva University and an electronics design engineer at ASML. These experiences as an
AC 2012-3326: INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM FOR ENGINEERING INHIGH SCHOOL (ICE-HS): STATUS UPDATEDr. Shamsnaz Virani, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley Shamsnaz S. Virani, Assistant Professor of Systems Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley, earned her Ph.D.in industrial and systems engineering from the University of Alabama, Huntsville. She also holds a M.S. in human factors engineering from Wright State University and a B.S. in electrical engineering from The University of Pune, India. Prior to joining Penn State, Virani worked with the Research Institute for Manufacturing and Engineering Systems at the University of Texas, El Paso. She was also a Visiting Assistant Professor at the
/education/free-software/all, 2014[5] Stratasys, Inc., www.stratasys.com/industries/education, 2014[6] 3D Printing Systems, 3dprintingsystems.com/education/, 2014[7] Next Generation Sicence Standards, www.nextgenscience.org, 2014[8] DeBarger A., et al., Designing NGSS assessments to evaluate the efficacy of curriculum interventions, In Invitational Research Symposium on Science Assessment, Washington, DC. International Journal of Science Education, vol. 22, no. 9, pp. 891-894. 2013.[9] Davis E., and Buxton C., Curriculum Materials., 2013[10] Accelerate Learning, http://www.acceleratelearning.com/ngss.html, 2014[11] Silk E.M., et al., Designing Technology Activities that Teach Mathematics, 2010[12] Bailey F., Moar M., The Veretx Project
AC 2011-2247: INCREASING STEM ACCESSIBILITY FOR STUDENTSWITH COGNITIVE DISABILITIES VIA INTERACTIVE CURRICULUMEthan E Danahy, Tufts University Ethan Danahy received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science in 2000 and 2002, respectively, and a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering in 2007, all at Tufts University, Medford, MA. Within the School of Engineering at Tufts University, he is currently a Research Assistant Professor in the Depart- ment of Computer Science. Additionally, he acts as the Engineering Research Program Director at the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO), where he manages educational technology de- velopment projects while researching innovative and interactive techniques
recruit and hire three teachers as a curriculum writingteam (CWT) to develop a set of Learning Modules (LMs) during the Summer of 2011. TheseLMs include activities that scaffold core concepts and provide opportunities to practice skillscommon to Algebra I curricula. Each LM contains a sequence of learning and assessmentactivities, and some of the assessment components are embedded into learning activities.Activities are in the form of games or woven into stories and artistic projects in a mannerintended to motivate student engagement and expose connections between mathematicalconcepts and procedures. Sample PowerPoint presentations and worksheets are also included.Each module also contains a teacher-support document that provides guidance on its
the curriculumthat should be used to teach technology. As a result, the technology programs from stateto state, and from district to district within individual states, vary widely in both qualityand content, with no defined metrics to test student aptitude. Thus one school’stechnology program may provide students with instruction in cabinet making and metalworking while another school in the next school district may be teaching digitalelectronics, robotics and, multimedia design.The goal of any far-reaching STEM program needs to address the curriculum needs oftechnology education. Programs such as Project Lead the Way (PLTW)[12] and TheInfinity Project[13] have stepped into this perceived curriculum void and have createdprograms that bring
22.1701.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Work In Progress: Designing an Innovative Curriculum for Engineering in High School (ICE-HS)AbstractThe projected job growth for Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) professionalsis expected to be 22% as reported by the Occupational Outlook quarterly in spring 2007.According to the National Science Foundation, only about 17 percent of U.S. college graduatesearned a degree in subjects related to STEM; this falls well below the world average of 26percent. In order to fulfill this projected need, state governments have initiated STEM educationprograms in high schools across the country. The challenge faced by high school
included among them are Vice President for Educational Research, Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies, and interim Dean of Engineering at Drexel. He has also held positions with the General Electric and DuPont companies, has been a staff member of the Science Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives as a Congressional© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Fellow, a Program Director at NSF, and a Visiting Scientist with the Legislative Office of Research Liaison of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He has been Principal Investigator of a number of bioengineering research projects involving implantable transmitters and sensors and their use in
pedagogical knowledge in engineering and education. Carleigh works extensively on K-12 engineering curriculum development with the TeachEngineering digital library and has led the initiative to align the collection’s 1325+ lessons and hands-on activities with the Next Generation Science Standards.Jacquelyn Sullivan PhD, TeachEngineering Project Leader, University of Colorado Boulder Sullivan is project leader for the multi-institution TeachEngineering digital library, comprised of over 1325 classroom-tested engineering lessons and hands-on activities for use in K-12 classrooms. She is also founding Co-director of the CU Teach Engineering program, a unique pathway to secondary science and math teacher licensure through a
university. She has partnered with two middle school scienceinstructors to develop, fund, conduct, and expand the engineering program at the middle school.The Enriching Science and Math through Engineering project consists of the following threecomponents for students with an embedded teacher professional development program formiddle school teachers. A Curriculum Integration project has sixth and seventh grade coreteam teachers (math, science, social studies, and language arts) using existing and new integratedengineering modules during school. The new modules were developed by the teachers workingwith engineering and education professors. A Summer Camp is an engineering project basedprogram for 6th and 7th grade students delivered by two science
, applicable, andengaging activities that are linked directly to current research at Duke University; discovercurrent research at Duke University by visiting research labs and engaging in real time datacollection and analysis; define and analyze engineering ethics; improve technical communicationskills; learn about college and career opportunities in engineering; and apply acquired contentknowledge in math and science to define, analyze, and solve a problem that will help society in acapstone project. Additionally, this experience is designed to provide students with mentorshipand exposure to novel engineering curriculum developed and delivered by current undergraduateand graduate students. This model focuses on a coordinated effort between Duke
State University. Currently, he is Interim Director of the Center for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Education (CESMEE). His research focuses on education pathways for diverse students in STEM fields.Mr. Tom Schenk Jr., Northwestern University Page 25.107.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 A Study of the Impact of Project Lead The Way on Achievement Outcomes in IowaAbstract Iowa has implemented the secondary engineering curriculum Project Lead The Way (PLTW)in an effort to create a more seamless transition for students from secondary school into
in and reflect upon the engineering design process. His research includes investigating how teachers conceptualize and then teach engineering through in-depth case study analysis. Hynes also spends time working at the Sarah Greenwood K-8 school (a Boston Public School) assisting teachers in implementing engineering curriculum in grades 3-8.Dr. Ethan E. Danahy, Tufts University Ethan Danahy is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department Computer Science at Tufts University outside of Boston Mass., having received B.S. and M.S. degrees in computer science in 2000 and 2002, re- spectively, and a Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering in 2007, all from Tufts. Additionally, he acts as the Engineering Research
AC 2011-2856: A MODEL FOR ENHANCING PROJECT LEAD THE WAYTEACHER KNOWLEDGE IN SOFTWARE APPLICATIONSLaura E. LeMire, The Community College of Baltimore County Laura LeMire, an alumna of the University of Maryland at College Park with a B.S. and Masters in Geotechnical Engineering, started her career at Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE). During her career there, she was responsible for substation and transmission construction projects, relocation and installa- tion of BGE facilities for Oriole Park at Camden Yards and for a new Light Rail system, and for im- proving service reliability. After obtaining her MBA, Laura became the Director of Corporate Purchasing and was also a financial analyst handling investor relations
Paper ID #12524Professional Development Training That Makes Project Lead The Way Teach-ers More Knowledgeable and Confident Instructors (Evaluation)Ms. Laura E. LeMire, The Community College of Baltimore County Upon graduation from the University of Maryland, College Park with her masters in geotechnical en- gineering, Laura went to work for Baltimore Gas and Electric where during her career there she was responsible for substation and transmission line construction projects, relocation and installation of BGE facilities for Oriole Park at Camden Yards and for the Light Rail, and for improving service reliability. After
AC 2010-466: STUDIO STEM: NETWORKED ENGINEERING PROJECTS INENERGY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS AND BOYSChristine Schnittka, University of KentuckyMichael Evans, Virginia TechBrett Jones, Virginia TechCarol Brandt, Virginia Tech Page 15.1138.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Studio STEM: Networked Engineering Projects in Energy for Middle School Girls and BoysAbstractThe US workforce of the 21st century reflects an increasing need to train and hire engineers,scientists, and technologists.1,2 Whereas, the current trend is to seek expertise from foreignnationals, the new agenda is to place a concerted effort on the training and
exhibit genderdiversity (three female and nine male) and ethnic diversity (two African American, one Hispanic,one Asian, and eight White). The main elements of the project are as follows. Each spring, project leaders partner with faculty colleagues to invite graduate studentsfrom all engineering departments to participate in the project. In the spring semester, two open-house information sessions are held to inform potential applicants about the project. To receiveconsideration for the available positions, applicants must submit a formal application, officialtranscripts, curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation, and an essay about their researchplan and how they envision incorporating elements of their research to enhance the K-12
classroomdemonstrations and lab experiments to support the Living Environment curriculum at four highschools. Having participated in a week-long pedagogical training and after bonding with theirteacher-partner during a week-long summer workshop for the teachers, the RAISE Fellows weredeployed in the four high schools. The Fellows are successfully supporting classroom instructionand labs to aid students to visualize complex science concepts concretely and to motivate them toexcel in STEM disciplines. In addition, the Fellows are sharpening their own technical,communication, leadership, and pedagogical skills. The high school students are enthusiasticabout the presence of Fellows in their classrooms. Qualitative assessment of the project revealsthat it is having a
Hampshireand California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). The research objectives of the NEESproject include validating hybrid testing techniques to the point of structural collapse bycomparing global and local responses with results from shake table testing previously performedby Lignos et al (2008). This validation experiments consider 1) hybrid simulations where thewhole structure is physically tested and only dynamic effects are simulated in the computer and2) substructure hybrid simulations in which portions of the structure are physically tested andothers are simulated in the computer. Thus, considering the larger goals of the research project,the 3-day engineering workshop curriculum described herein incorporates the theme of studyingthe
improved understanding of the science they use in the service of designcompletion.6 In this paper, we describe a curriculum research and development project devotedto exploring this hypothesis. We consider the theoretical background that supports this endeavor,the initial set of four engineering design-based science curriculum units that have been created,and the preliminary findings on the science content learning that occurs during unit enactment.The purpose of our project is to explore an overarching research question: what are theconsequences of using engineering-design-based activities as contexts for specific sciencecontent instruction in the upper elementary grades? To investigate this question, we havecollaborated with local teachers to
AC 2012-3808: SELF-REGULATED LEARNING STRATEGIES OF GRADES9-12 STUDENTS IN DESIGN PROJECT: VIEWED FROM PERFORMANCEAND GENDER PERSPECTIVESDr. Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University Oenardi Lawanto is an Assistant Professor of the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University. Lawanto holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering and a Ph.D. in human resource education. His research interests include areas in cognition, learning, instructions, engineering design, and e-learning. Currently, he is working on two research projects that investigate students’ cognitive and metacognitive activities while learning engineering. Both projects are funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).Dr. Wade H
student have been involvedin the development of the nail polish module. Additionally, the bell module has been critiqued byfaculty in the education department of researching university. Finally, it was shown that the wayscience is taught must change to allow students to relate the abstract concepts to real lifeexamples. This can be accomplished by providing our science educators with more resources tofacilitate the integration of more hands-on activities in the curriculum. The Electric Bell module Page 24.835.8can serve as model to create, develop and implement more tunable educational modules.Bibliography[1] Almaguer, A. J., et al. "Building
project, severalstudents were very interested in the opportunity to be involved in a community outreachproject aimed towards researching and developing effective and appropriatedemonstrations of sound wave phenomena to 5th graders. The entire class was given oneresearch and writing assignment to search for helpful resources related to this Page 26.1713.6effort. When final projects were selected by the twelve enrolled in the course, two seniorfemale electrical engineering students chose to devote their entire capstone project ondeveloping outreach materials and demonstrations, and they became involved in ongoingmeetings held by the WAVES project
Place-based STEM educationdefinition of STEM from Vasquez et. al.: “…an Curriculum Inquiry in STEMinterdisciplinary approach to learning that removes Scientific and Engineering Practicesthe traditional barriers separating the four *Robotics Engineeringdisciplines of science, technology, engineering and Issues in STEM Educationmathematics and integrates them into real-world, STEM for ALLrigorous and relevant learning experiences for Using Research to Improve Teaching/Learning in STEMstudents.” [6] The Integrated STEM Masters is a Mathematics and Technology asprogram
service anddedicated involvement on both sides.Theoretical Framework: Engineering DesignImproving engineering education has become a priority for education researchers across theUnited States. The movement has several different faces: some choose to create engineeringprograms as a part of their core curriculum (Massachusetts DOE, 2001); others choose tointegrate engineering design concepts into other realms of science, math, and technologyeducation (Katehi, Pearson, & Feder, 2009). The theoretical constructs behind both of theseresponses largely center on the inclusion of the engineering design process in student work andthe importance of project-based class time.The engineering design process (EDP) consists of distinct steps, visible to
currently the Project Director of CSUB’s US Department of Education Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) grant (P120A110050). He is also the co-PI of NSF Federal Cyber Service grant (NSF-DUE1241636).Dr. Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield Melissa Danforth is an Associate Professor and the Interim Chair of the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at CSUB. Dr. Danforth is the PI for a NSF Federal Cyber Service grant (NSF-DUE1241636) to create models for information assurance education and outreach. Dr. Danforth is the acting Project Director for a U.S. Department of Education grant (P031S100081) to create engineering pathways for students in
Paper ID #9317Developing Engineering Content for K-12 STEM Classrooms by Providing aHands-On Engineering Design Experience for Teachers: A Case StudyDr. Mounir Ben Ghalia, The University of Texas-Pan American Dr. Mounir Ben Ghalia is a Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at the University of Texas- Pan American. He is the principal investigator and the director of the Research Experiences for Teachers in Emerging and Novel Engineering Technologies (RET-ENET) in the Rio Grande Valley project which is funded by the National Science Foundation. His current research interests focus on cooperative multiple mobile