focus involves K-12 teacher education related to engineering. He is the curriculum writer and project coordinator for ENGR101MS. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Engineering Uncertainty: Managing Uncertainty While Teaching Engineering Design Tasks in a Middle School ClassroomIntroduction “The future is no more uncertain than the present.” - Walt WhitmanAs people make decisions and solve problems in their professional and everyday lives, theycontinually face elements of uncertainty. However, schools rarely provide learning opportunitiesor environments that allow for uncertainty. Research has shown that teachers and
Paper ID #16772Curriculum for an eMentorship ProgramDr. Cameron Denson, North Carolina State University Cameron Denson is an assistant professor of Technology and Engineering Design Education (TDE) in the Dept. of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education at N.C. State University.Dr. Matthew D. Lammi, North Carolina State University Assistant Professor of STEM Education c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Curriculum for an eMentorship Program (Evaluation) AbstractThe eMentoship program was an eight-week program that
Paper ID #17350An Evaluation of a Digital Learning Management System In High SchoolPhysics Classrooms (Evaluation)Dr. Meera N.K. Singh PEng, University of Calgary Meera Singh obtained her PhD. from the University of Waterloo, Canada, specializing in fatigue life prediction methods. Following her PhD studies, she joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Manitoba, Canada, where she was a faculty member for 12 years. During that time, she conducted research primarily in the area of the fatigue behaviour of composite materials, regularly taught courses in applied mechanics, and served as the Chair
graduate degrees. The respondingprograms came from 70 universities, six four-year schools, 11 two-year schools, and four “other”organizations (two non-profit consortia, one education society, and a museum, all affiliated withcolleges or universities in some fashion).The survey was designed to illuminate the contours of engineering outreach, as colleges and universitiesconduct it. These contours encompass the purpose and audience for outreach programs, types ofoutreach events run by programs, and administration of outreach programs. Data gathered in all theseareas serve to identify trends and notable features among the great variety of approaches people take tothe outreach enterprise. Analysis of the results clarifies such trends and features.The
supplemental readings prior to each engineering discipline’s discipline specific lessonproviding background knowledge for each activity. Students were tasked to work in groups on anopen-ended project applying knowledge of the six disciplines introduced throughout theprogram. Problem-based learning through the assigned project allowed students to develop skillssuch as teamwork, oral communication, time management and project management. During thefinal program session, students gave an oral presentation to peers, parents and programinstructors detailing their design solutions to a real-world problem. Evaluation instruments of theoutreach program’s design included pre- and post-questionnaires for assessment of theinteractive sessions, and their impact
to disseminate the core of our research to the K-12 community and build thepipeline of young scientists and engineers who will be prepared to continue the important workof identifying and solving the grand global challenges of the future.Program DescriptionAt its core, the program teaches middle and high school teachers and students how to apply theEngineering Design Process (EDP) to solve real world problems through a project basedapproach. The prompt presented to participants is: Design a wearable device for a human,animal, or both, to address a “One Health” related issue. The One Health Initiative2 bringslight to issues at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health. This promptencourages creativity in the brainstorming
in the Design Teaching Standards during the two-‐day summer workshop was limited. A review of the rubrics that were used to provide feedback to teachers during future workshops would help teachers gauge what would best be included in the portfolios. Exemplar teacher portfolios were provided by the Connecticut’s BEST program to give CT teachers a sense of what an effective portfolio could include, and which was part of the state’s permanent teaching certification requirement. The use of sample classroom teaching videos has been used to enhance teachers’ classroom practices in a variety of STEM disciplines, including math and engineering
since 2008. He works to increase student interest in the sciences through partnerships with Gift of Life, Dow Chemical, University of Pennsylvania, and Drexel University that bring real life biological and physical science into classrooms.Jessica S. Ward, Drexel University Jessica Ward serves as the Director of Operations for the DragonsTeach program. She previously worked in the College of Engineering at Drexel University for more than 9 years with a focus on recruitment, grant facilitation and STEM program management. During her tenure in the College of Engineering, Jessica successfully coordinated with multiple faculty members in the submission of approximately 600 grant proposals, including co-writing, editing
problem solving, teamwork,project management, and effective communication. The program also prepares teachers to useinquiry-based teaching strategies in the classroom. Interestingly, SystemGo encouragesinterdisciplinary teacher teams that may include someone other than a science teacher. At theculmination of 3 years of participation, students design, build, and launch their own rockets atthe White Sands Missile Range. Eighty percent of program participants from the original highschool, Fredericksburg High School, have pursued STEM majors or careers.The program include students and teachers from urban, suburban, and rural schools. Theprogram recruits diverse students, with diversity being defined across a broad spectrum: ethnic,socioeconomic
related to classroom instructors’ feedback onsite leadership performance including areas of management, supervision, their ability to givefeedback, professionalism, work ethic and problem solving skills. These results will then becompared to the classroom instructors interest outcomes on the SEEK program. The implicationsof this research include better understanding the role of leadership during short-term, out-of-school (OST) engineering programs such as training and professional development and otherpotential best practices.INTRODUCTIONOut-of-school time (OST) programs including after-school, before-school, and summer-basedactivities assist with narrowing the achievement gap and increasing interest in STEM forstudents of color. OST programs
Paper ID #16151Integrating STEM and Literacy through Engineering Design: Evaluationof Professional Development for Middle School Math and Science Teachers(Program/Curriculum Evaluation)Prof. Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University Reagan Curtis, Ph.D., is Professor of Educational Psychology and chair of the Department of Learning Sciences and Human Development at West Virginia University. He pursues a diverse research agenda in- cluding areas of interest in (a) the development of mathematical and scientific knowledge across the lifes- pan, (b) online delivery methods and pedagogical approaches to university instruction, and
across the entire tra- jectory of the profession. Her research focuses on teacher education, classroom assessment, and P-16 environmental and engineering education.Dr. Laura Meszaros Dearolf, The Perry InitiativeAmy C Bucha, The Perry Initiative Amy has been involved in the Perry Initiative since 2012. Since then she has run programs in multi- ple cites, managed all local volunteers, and created a functional inventory and shipping system. While working with Perry, Amy received her Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware and now works for the University of Delaware as a Researcher in the Nursing Department designing and testing teaching equipment for nursing trainees.Dr. Lisa L
Paper ID #17630A Comparative Study of Educator Backgrounds and Their Effect on StudentUnderstanding of the Engineering Design Process and Engineering Careers,Utilizing an Underwater Robotics Program (RTP)Dr. J. Adam Scribner Ed.D., Stevens Institute of Technology Manager of STEM Outreach for the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017A Comparative Study of Educator Backgrounds and Their Effect on StudentUnderstanding of the Engineering Design Process and Engineering Careers
Paper ID #16886Using Engineering Design Notebooks to Evaluate Student Understanding ofPhysics Concepts in a Design ChallengeDr. Pamalee A. Brady, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo Pamalee Brady is an Associate Professor at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She teaches courses in structural systems, concrete, steel and wood design as well as structural engineer- ing courses for architecture and construction management students. Prior to joining the faculty at Cal Poly she worked in applied research at the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory in Champaign
, vicariousexperiences, physiological states, and persuasion4; and such beliefs play an even more dominantrole than actual academic achievements in career choices and the willingness to persist throughchallenges5; Thus, students who have little mastery or vicarious experience in design andmaking may develop relatively low level of self-efficacy beliefs in engineering design, which ifpersisted, can prevent students from enrolling in engineering programs or pursuing engineeringas a career5; and for students who are enrolled in engineering programs, such low self-efficacybeliefs in design and making would have adverse influence on their motivation andperformance6. Therefore, the goal of the current study is to provide learning environments thatfoster positive self
League competi- tion program. Mr. Rosen has authored or co-authored papers and book chapters that address issues of underrepresented populations participation in engineering programs and the integration of robotics and engineering into classroom instruction.Dr. Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology Marion Usselman is a Principal Research Scientist and Associate Director for Federal Outreach and Re- search at the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC). She earned her Ph.D. in Biophysics from the Johns Hopkins University and has been with CEISMC since 1996 developing and managing university-K-12 educational partnership programs. She
Federal Outreach and Re- search at the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC). She earned her Ph.D. in Biophysics from the Johns Hopkins University and has been with CEISMC since 1996 developing and managing university-K-12 educational partnership programs. She currently leads up a team of educators and educational researchers who are exploring how to integrate science, mathematics and engineering within authentic school contexts and researching the nature of the resultant student learning c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Middle Grades STEM Innovation and Design Courses
Evaluation of Interactive Multidisciplinary Curricula in a Residential Summer ProgramAbstract Previous studies have indicated that women account for about 18% of the engineeringdegrees awarded in the United States. Consistently low populations of women in engineering areoften attributed to discrimination, the perception that engineering is a masculine domain, and alack of understanding about the roles and responsibilities of an engineer. In order to increaseparticipation of women in engineering, universities develop outreach programs designed to bettereducate students (and the public) about engineering. Programs in the form of informationsessions, seminars or research activities are informative but often are not
Paper ID #16833Inspiring Computational Thinking in Young Children’s Engineering DesignActivities (Fundamental)Dr. Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Morgan Hynes is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue Univer- sity and Director of the FACE Lab research group at Purdue. In his research, Hynes explores the use of engineering to integrate academic subjects in K-12 classrooms. Specific research interests include design metacognition among learners of all ages; the knowledge base for teaching K-12 STEM through engi- neering; the relationships among the attitudes, beliefs
Paper ID #18171Addressing one of the Engineering Challenges in Pre-College Programs: Mod-ernizing the Electric GridDr. Pam Page Carpenter, Pam Page Carpenter, Ed.D. is Director of Education programs for the National Science Foundation Fu- ture Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management (FREEDM) Systems Center headquartered at NC State University. She has developed and led K-20 programs in renewable energy and alternative transportation with a focus on and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). She is an adjunct associate professor in the Technology, Engineering, and Design department at NC State
America. My interests lie with designing educational initiatives that highlight the importance of STEM education for the future of learning and motivation. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Developing a Questionnaire and Evaluation Methods for a High School Rocket Program Introduction Recently, there has been a push to increase students' interest and attitudes in science,technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields in the United States, particularly inengineering. The importance of STEM has been emphasized by numerous researchers (e.g.,Cantrell, Pekcan, Itani, & Velasquez-Bryant, 2006; Hunter, 2006
her master’s degree in Structural En- gineering. Her interest in engineering education stems from having attended a constructivist primary school, and her experience in K-12 education ranges from assisting her siblings with their schoolwork to working as a math and reading tutor for a private organization. She has been a member of the GEAR UP engineering outreach program since 2016.Adam O’Neill, Saint Louis University Adam K. O’Neill will complete a BS in Mechanical Engineering at Saint Louis University this spring. As an undergraduate his research experience has been in fluid dynamics, specifically flow visualization and CFD, and engineering education, both through mentoring high school design groups and
extensive experience conducting longitudinal research studies and is proficient in database management, experimental design, instrument development, psychometrics and statistical programming.Ms. Suzanne Lori Berliner Heyman, New Jersey Institute of Technology Suzanne Berliner Heyman is the Director For Program Operations and Outreach of the Center for Pre- College Programs at NJIT. Ms. Berliner-Heyman has served as program director for the early college preparatory programs for over 15 years. Suzanne earned her master’s degree from New York Univer- sity in educational technology and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Rhode Island. She holds an elementary education teaching certificate and
Paper ID #19872Elementary Student Engagement with Digital Engineering Notebook Cards(Fundamental)Kristen B. Wendell Ph.D., Tufts University Kristen Wendell is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Ed- ucation at Tufts University. Her research efforts at at the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach focus on supporting discourse and design practices during K-12, teacher education, and college-level en- gineering learning experiences, and increasing access to engineering in the elementary school experience, especially in under-resourced schools. In 2016 she was a recipient of
Paper ID #20048Modification and Assessment of a Residential Summer Program for HighSchool Women (Evaluation)Aimee Cloutier, Texas Tech University Aimee Cloutier is a Ph.D. student studying Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University. She earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech in 2012. Her research interests include biomechan- ics, rehabilitation engineering, prosthetic limb design, and STEM education.Mr. Guo Zheng Yew, Texas Tech University Guo Zheng Yew is currently pursuing his doctorate in civil engineering at Texas Tech University with a focus on finite element analysis and glass mechanics. Prior
Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC). She earned her Ph.D. in Biophysics from the Johns Hopkins University and has been with CEISMC since 1996 developing and managing university-K-12 educational partnership programs. She currently leads up a team of educators and educational researchers who are exploring how to integrate science, mathematics and engineering within authentic school contexts and researching the nature of the resultant student learning c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Students’ Perceptions of Middle School STEM Innovation and Design Course Introduction A growing number of
books, 1 book review, 55 journal articles, and 126 conference papers. He has mentored 1 B.S., 17 M.S., and 4 Ph.D. thesis students; 31 undergraduate research students and 11 undergraduate senior design project teams; over 300 K-12 teachers and 100 high school student researchers; and 18 undergraduate GK-12 Fellows and 60 graduate GK-12 Fellows. Moreover, he di- rects K-12 education, training, mentoring, and outreach programs that enrich the STEM education of over 1,500 students annually. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Gender-Specific Effects of A Summer Research Program on STEM Research Self-Efficacy1. BackgroundThe concept of self
Sears David A. Sears is an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Purdue University. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Reed College and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Stanford University. His research examines instructional practices for promoting learning and transfer in individual and group contexts with a focus on the STEM disciplines.Dr. Paul Asunda, Purdue University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Student self-perceptions of design and creative thinkingAbstractBackground: Design is an essential part of engineering for promoting critical thinking andcreativity. Despite the demand for creativity, education programs have even been
curriculum.These include aspects of the Standards for Technological Literacy (STL)14 and Next GenerationScience Standards (NGSS)15 such as “Students will develop abilities to apply the design process”(STL 11) and “Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by braking it down intosmaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering” (NGSS ETS1-2).The instruction and design activity emphasize documentation, iteration, and communication ofdesign ideas. Over the approximately two-week experience students learn about pneumaticactuation. Students are then expected to apply this scientific knowledge to design, fabricate, anddemonstrate a robotic gripper that can be used to pick up and place objects. Changes in thecurriculum are
Paper ID #20148Investigating Peer Observers’ Perspectives on Middle School Engineering De-signers’ Communication Challenges (Work in Progress)Dr. Michelle Jordan , Arizona State University Michelle Jordan is as associate professor in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State Uni- versity. She also serves as the Education Director for the QESST Engineering Research Center. Michelle’s program of research focuses on social interactions in collaborative learning contexts. She is particularly interested in how students navigate communication challenges as they negotiate complex engineering design projects. Her