Conference Session

Mr. Burns' Brainchild: AI in the Springfield STEM Classroom, Release the Hounds!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alvin Talmadge Hughes IV, University of Florida; Jacob Casey Yarick, University of Florida; Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida; Hajymyrat Serdarovich Geldimuradov, University of Florida; Sarah Louise Langham, University of Florida; Katherine Miller, University of Florida

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #42713Developing an AI and Engineering Design Hybrid-Remote Summer CampProgram for Underrepresented Students (Evaluation)Alvin Talmadge Hughes IV, University of Florida Alvin (TJ) Hughes is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering and a minor in Engineering Innovation. He has interests in additive manufacturing, materials analysis, and data analytics. He is the Data Science/AI curriculum lead for the EQuIPD grant at the University of Florida currently manages teams working on Python Professional Development for teachers interested in Data Science, as

Conference Session

Springfield's STEM Spectacle: Evaluating Engineering Excellence, D'oh!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Collins, Non-profit; Rochelle L Williams, Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

to STEM education through a multifacetedapproach, providing a comprehensive three-week exploration of science, technology,engineering, and mathematics. This initiative actively engages secondary education students indaily hands-on engineering design activities, facilitated by mentor teachers. By combiningtheoretical learning with practical application, the program cultivates a deeper understanding ofSTEM principles and fosters a passion for these fields.In 2015, the program attracted over 3,400 registered participants across ten different cities in theUnited States, including Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Boston, MA; Detroit, MI; Harrisburg,PA; Houston, TX; Jackson, MS; Los Angeles, CA; New Orleans, LA; and Denver, CO.Facilitated by 220

Conference Session

Meet at Springfield Middle: Where Engineering Meets Education, Woozle Wuzzle!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krista Dulany Chisholm, University of Florida; Olivia Lancaster, University of Florida; Areesha Razi, University of Florida; Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #43213Establishing Sustainable Programs: Creating Lasting Computer Science SummerPrograms for Middle School Students (Evaluation)Dr. Krista Dulany Chisholm, University of Florida Dr. Krista Chisholm is a Research Assistant Scientist working for the EQuIPD grant at the University of Florida. She currently manages the development and deployment of the grant’s K-12 Programs which include the Goldberg Gator Engineering Explorers Summer Program and the Powering the Community: AI Design Contest in school districts across Florida. She was previously the Lead Instructional Specialist on the EQuIPD grant coaching K-12

Conference Session

Duff's Dynamic Duo: Harnessing the Power of Teamwork for STEM Excellence!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

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

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 1: Partnerships Making It Real!

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary E. Loveless, Baylor School; Louie C. Elliott; Benjamin H. Holt; Ramon Antonio Herrera; Elizabeth Burnette

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #40010Implementation of a Multiyear Pre-Collegiate Engineering Research ProgramDr. Mary E. Loveless, Baylor School Mary Loveless is the Director of the Baylor Research Program at the Baylor School in Chattanooga, TN. Holding degrees in Computer Science (B.S.) and Biomedical Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.), is the director of Baylor Research as well as one of the leads in the Engineering Branch of the Baylor Research Program as well. She mentors pre-collegiate students through the research and engineering design process through real-world collegiate-level research projects.Louie C. ElliottBenjamin H. HoltRamon Antonio

Conference Session

Mr. Burns' Brainchild: AI in the Springfield STEM Classroom, Release the Hounds!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #41663Exploring K-12 Teachers’ Confidence in Using Machine Learning EmergingTechnologies through Co-design Workshop (RTP)Geling Xu, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach Geling (Jazz) Xu is a Ph.D. student in STEM Education at Tufts University and a research assistant at Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach. She is interested in K-12 STEM education, makerspace, how kids use technology to solve real-world problem, AI education, robotics education, playful learning, and course design.Milan Dahal, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach I am a graduate student in Mechanical

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Douglas Eric Dow, Wentworth Institute of Technology; James R. McCusker Ph.D., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Suzanne Sontgerath, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Ilie Talpasanu

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

monitoring for elderly to extend independent living, and diabetes management. These systems utilize internet of things (IoT) for remote communication between patient, medical staff, care-givers and instrumentation.James R. McCusker Ph.D., Wentworth Institute of Technology James R. McCusker is an Associate Professor at Wentworth Institute of Technology in the Department of Electrical Engineering. Since joining Wentworth in 2010, he has been heavily involved with an array of interdisciplinary design courses that range fromSuzanne Sontgerath, Wentworth Institute of TechnologyIlie Talpasanu ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Summer Robotics Program for High School

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 4: Engaging Authentic Engineering Practices

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Dyanne Baptiste Porter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Abeera P. Rehmat, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Helms; Alexandra A. Towner, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey H Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Julia Varnedoe; Marc Weissburg

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #38531Biologically Inspired Design For High School Engineering Students (Workin Progress)Dr. Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Meltem Alemdar is Associate Director and Principal Research Scientist at Georgia Institute of Tech- nology’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC). Her research focuses on improving K-12 STEM education through research on curriculum development, teacher pro- fessional development, and student learning in integrated STEM environments. Dr. Alemdar is currently PI and co-PI on various NSF funded projects. Her expertise includes program

Conference Session

Homer's Epiphany: Making STEM Elementary Woo-hoo!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diallo Wallace, Purdue University; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University; Audeen W. Fentiman, Purdue University; Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Management. Diallo is a California State Credentialed Teacher in Career Technical Education (CTE) with experience in teaching aviation and engineering to high school and middle school youth.Prof. Tamara J Moore, Purdue University Tamara J. Moore, Ph.D., is a Professor in the School of Engineering Education, University Faculty Scholar, and Executive Co-Director of the INSPIRE Institute at Purdue University. Dr. Moore’s research is centered on the engineering design-based STEM integration in K-12 and postsecondary classrooms.Dr. Audeen W. Fentiman, Purdue University Audeen Fentiman is the Crowley Family Professor in Engineering Education at Purdue University.Dr. Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University Dr. Morgan Hynes is an

Conference Session

Krusty's Creations: Robotics and Electronics in Springfield STEAM, Hey Hey!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

competitions.Longitudinal comparisons of PBL outcomes were performed considering the teammembers’ self-evaluation, satisfactory level of team parents, and impacts of team activities. It recorded 153 training sessions on technical and soft skills, including mechanicalengineering, programming, usage of sensors, computer-aided design, and 3D printing, alongsideskills in professional communication, oral and written presentation, engineering notebookdocumentation, and conflict resolution. Each senior member contributed about 3,522 hours topractice and competition, with an additional 780 hours in outreach efforts assisting 10 FIRSTteams and engaging thousands of individuals. These efforts underline the team’saccomplishments in skill development, career readiness, and

Conference Session

Krusty's Creations: Robotics and Electronics in Springfield STEAM, Hey Hey!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shauna Adams, Purdue University; Cristián Eduardo Vargas-Ordóñez P.E., Purdue University; Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University; Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University; Peter Bermel, Purdue University; David R. Ely, Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis; Hayley Joy Grisez

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

,attributed to the complexity of chip design and the substantial labor challenges it entails.Recognizing the need for a comprehensive approach, semiconductor companies seek to enhanceworkplace attractiveness to compete for top talent. Amidst this challenge, an economicacceleration and development initiative in a Midwestern state has developed a semiconductorhigh school summer program as a pioneer educational initiative projected to inspire futureworkforce in the semiconductor industry. Developed by a Community College and a largeMidwestern Research University, this summer program aims to cultivate technical, operational,and engineering careers for the region's semiconductor industry.In response to the growing demands of the semiconductor industry

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 6: Engineering in the Home

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter N. Knox, University of Vermont; Amber Simpson, State University of New York at Binghamton; Adam V. Maltese, Indiana University-Bloomington

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

consistent each year.Participating families engaged in two elements of an at-home engineering program. The firstinvolved use of researcher-developed take-home engineering kits consisting of two guides –child-oriented instructions and an adult facilitation guide – as well as basic materials andequipment (e.g., popsicle sticks, small motors, hot glue guns, etc.). Each kit was designed toexpose families to the complete engineering design cycle, starting with problem identification, tobrainstorming/solution ideation, prototyping, testing, redesigning, and communicating results.The second element involved the use of the engineering design cycle learned through the take-home kits to engage in an individual engineering problem or challenge in their home

Conference Session

Principal Skinner's Secrets: Cultivating STEM in Remote Locations, Steamed Hams!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #44460Dual-Credit Engineering Program in Native American Serving School District:Best Practices and FindingsDr. Monsuru O Ramoni, Navajo Technical University Monsuru Ramoni is an Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at Navajo Technical University, Crownpoint, NM. He has M.S. degrees in Manufacturing Engineering and Management and Industrial Engineering from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, and Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, respectively. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Texas Tech University, Lubbock. His research focuses on additive manufacturing, material

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

de Montr´eal. He joined Texas A&M at Qatar as assistant professor in 2004, was promoted to associate professor (2009), and then to full professor (2014). Dr. Bazzi completed the Management Development Program (June 2014) and the Institute for Management and Leadership in Education (June 2018) at Harvard University Graduate School of Education.Syed Mustafa Husain Abidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Enhancing STEM Education through Engaging Summer Programs: A Multi-Faceted Approach (Evaluation)AbstractAs the world increasingly relies on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)innovations, it is

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erik James Schettig, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #38615Board 175: STEP E-Dragster: A Pre-college Partnership Program PilotModel (WIP)Mr. Erik James Schettig, North Carolina State University at Raleigh Erik is a lecturer in the Technology, Engineering, and Design Education department and a Ph.D. student in the Learning and Teaching in STEM program at NC State University. He has served as a technology, en- gineering, and design education teacher and teacher educator whose research interests include developing engaging STEM experiences for students and teachers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 STEP E

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tanja L. Greene, E.S. Witchger School of Engineering, Marian University; Hansika I. Sirikumara, E.S. Witchger School of Engineering, Marian University Indianapolis, IN; Binh Q. Tran, Marian University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

public schools and through strongrelationships with Catholic high schools. Continuing with the university’s mission, a 5-night, 6-day event was designed to grow exposure and interest in engineering amongst minority, firstgeneration, and other traditionally underrepresented rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors inhigh school with the long-term goal of increasing participation in the engineering profession.In recent years, summer programs have emerged to help increase access to STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering and Math) and to serve as a pipeline for those who areunderrepresented and underserved. It has been shown that increasing access to STEM has adirect impact on increasing the matriculation among minority and underserved groups

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 1: Partnerships Making It Real!

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Foad Hamidi, University of Maryland Baltimore County; William Easley, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Amy Hurst, New York University

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

position was offered,] It was not a forced move up but a welcome forced move up. Iwas just recommended to be the print shop manager. I went ahead and did an interview for it. Wediscussed terms and everything for it and worked with, like I said before, the transition chartabout the different tasks and stuff I needed to learn and yeah, I got it.”4.2.Impact on Career Interests and Long-term Career PlansWhen asked about their career interests after the program, the youth employees described a rangeof STEM-related career paths, including pursuing degrees in advanced manufacturing,mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer-aided design, mixed media, medicaltechnology, and graphic design. Several youths mentioned specific position titles or

Conference Session

Instructional Showcase

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Greg J Strimel, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Molly H Goldstein, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Rachel E. Gehr, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Emily M. Haluschak, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Azizi Penn, Purdue Engineering Education; Breejha Sene Quezada, Purdue Engineering Education; Deana Lucas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; JaKobi Burton, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mary K. Pilotte, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rena Ann Sterrett, Purdue Engineering Education

Tagged Topics

Professional Interest Council (PIC)

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

integrated STEM Education.Dr. Greg J Strimel, Purdue University, West Lafayette Greg J. Strimel, Ph.D., is an associate professor and assistant department head for Technology Leadership and Innovation as well as the program lead for the the Design and Innovation Minor at Purdue University. Dr. Strimel conducts research on design pedagogy, cognition, and assessment as well as the preparation of P-12 engineering teachers.Dr. Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Morgan Hynes is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University 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

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 11: Summer Camps and more!

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Moses Ling P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Maureen Kelliher; Jonathan Michael Broyles, Pennsylvania State University; Ryan L. Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Heui Young Park; Lily X. Li, Pennsylvania State University; Baraa J. Alkhatatbeh; Lorine Awuor Ouma

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

' satisfaction, but also improved their self-confidence and their interest toward engineeringbuildings. This paper will focus on various core attributes of the development and rationale behind thesummer camp such as core topics, schedules, recruitment, etc. Additionally, survey results designed toassess the campers’ satisfaction were deployed. Survey results clearly indicated students enjoyed the topicsand activities central to building design to the extent where they hope for more in-depth topics in the future.From an energizing perspective, results indicated that students felt stronger towards engineering andbuildings, while better appreciating the buildings they are typically around. Faculty and programs similarlyconcerned with motivating high school

Conference Session

Bart's Big Plan: Engaging High Schoolers in Engineering Adventures ... Ay Caramba!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jialing Wu, Vanderbilt University; Nicolas Leger, Florida International University; Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

toexamine students’ learning experiences in the MATLAB activities. CLT has been applied inSTEM education. For example, Berssanette and Francisco [5] found that CLT providedguidelines for instructional design in teaching computer programming. Impelluso [6] appliedCLT to the redesign of a computer programming class for mechanical engineers, improvedstudent outcomes, and enhanced instructor evaluations. Shi et al. conducted a virtual realityexperiment among construction workers and underscored the potential for more immersiveinstruction to enhance working memory in CLT [7].As part of the e4usa initiatives, this study addressed primarily two key questions: 1) How hasMATLAB enabled student engagement in subsequent design activities, and to what extent

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 12: Resource Exchange

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cristian Eduardo Vargas-Ordóñez, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Andrew James Gray, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #39915Break a [cardboard] leg!: Collaborative design of an integrated arts &engineering activity (Resource Exchange) o˜Mr. Cristian Eduardo Vargas-Ord´ nez, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) o˜ Cristian Vargas-Ord´ nez is a Ph.D. candidate in Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research interests include arts and engineering integration for epistemic justice and multicultural engineering edu- cation. He has experience in teaching and designing curricula for various educational programs, including

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Latanya Robinson, Florida International University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

from an existing project orcreate our own?Clinical Expert: Yes, these are great but so much depends on the WHO with this design and theconstraints we have from management. When will we be making those decisions?Biomedical Engineer: Let's add the matrices to our task list for now and come back to them later.Materials and Science Engineer: Sounds great. I added it to our task list for the project.Computer Engineer: Now that all that is done, let's consider the exoskeletons. After hearingeveryone's needs, I have some ideas about where to start.Biomedical Engineer: Hold on. I want to go back to the question that was brought up before. How arewe at choosing an exoskeleton? Who are our users? What type of exoskeleton are we considering—partial, full

Conference Session

Flaming Moe's Influence: Bio-Inspired STEM Explorations, Hot Stuff!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abeera P. Rehmat, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Dyanne Baptiste Porter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Helms; Jeffrey H Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marc Weissburg, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

American/Black • 3 years of teaching engineeringContext: Teacher Professional Learning (PL)The summer before implementing the curriculum in their engineering classrooms, teachersparticipated in a six-week, approximately eight-hour-a-day summer PL program, with a one-week hiatus in between [11], [15]. The PL was hybrid, and for two of the six weeks, teachersattended the PL activities face-to-face. The virtual and face-to-face learning rotated each week,with weeks one, three, four, and six being virtual and weeks two and five face-to-face. The PLwas designed to engage teachers in BID learning through engagement in the unit activities, fieldtrips to the zoo and botanical gardens, and culminating BID integrated engineering design project[11

Conference Session

Marge's Mission: Empowering STEM Innovation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily M. Haluschak, Purdue University; Melissa Colonis PhD, Purdue University; Kaitlyn B. Myers, Purdue University; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #43199My Code Isn’t Working! Mathematics Teachers’ Adaptive Behaviors Duringan Engineering Design Challenge (Fundamental)Emily M. Haluschak, Purdue University Emily M. Haluschak is a PhD student in the school of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Emily is interested in leveraging integrated curriculum development in K-12 settings to positively impact underserved populations in the field of engineering. She utilizes past experiences in STEM program evaluation, education policy, and chemical engineering research.Melissa Colonis PhD, Purdue University Melissa is a mathematics teacher at Jefferson High School

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeanette Chipps, Montana State University ; Suzanne G Taylor, Montana State University; Nicholas Lux Lux, Montana State University; Elizabeth Nelson, Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

the skills they would suggest for someone just starting in their career. Theseprofessionals came from across Montana and came from various industry sectors, includingweed control management, environmental engineering, civil engineering, and water resourcesengineering. The respondents also included professors in education, environmental and humangeography, landscape design, and geology. The survey helped to clarify specific skills that wewould focus on during the camp. When asked to describe the skills that the professionals used,there were many references to data, GIS, and mapping. Additionally, respondents mentionedbeing familiar with at least one coding language. While several professionals responded withspecific content that they work on

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cathy P. Lachapelle, STEM Education Insights; Elizabeth Parry, STEM Education Insights

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Lottero-Perdue of Towson University) which was awarded best Division (K-12 and Precollege), Best PIC (IV) and Best Overall Conference paper for ASEE in 2014. Liz is a frequent invited keynote speaker both nationally and internationally. Prior to joining NCSU, Liz worked in engineering and management positions at IBM Corporation for ten years. A longtime mentor, in 2015 Liz received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring from President Barack Obama. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 PADS: The Performance Assessment of Design Skills (Work in Progress)IntroductionPerformance assessments are a form of contextual assessment where

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

• Applied Research: - Project-based design - Defining the problem - Managing the engineering project design process - Create Gantt Chart, Network Logic Diagram, and Work Breakdown Structures - Surveying technology to use in your engineering design • Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): - Explaining NGSS and its translation into the secondary classroomIn part II of the course, students took leadership roles. Students visited local schools,competitions, and other educational settings where they observed secondary school students.They interacted with the students whom they met in those locations. We invited middle schoolstudents to join

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University; Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University; Jin Ho Jo; Maria Luisa Zamudio

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #37528Board 151: An After-school STEM Program with a Novel Equitable andInclusive Structure (Work in Progress, Diversity)Dr. Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University Matt Aldeman is an Associate Professor of Technology at Illinois State University, where he teaches in the Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology programs. Matt joined the Technology department faculty after working at the Illinois State University Center for Renewable Energy for over five years. Previously, he worked at General Electric as a wind site manager at the Grand Ridge and Rail Splitter wind projects. Matt’s experience also

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krista Dulany Chisholm, University of Florida; Olivia Lancaster; Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #40036Board 165: Evaluation of an Introductory Computational Thinking SummerProgram for Middle School to Identify the Effects of AuthenticEngineering Experiences (Work in Progress)Dr. Krista Dulany Chisholm, University of Florida Dr. Krista Chisholm is a Research Assistant Scientist working for the EQuIPD grant at the University of Florida. She currently manages the development and deployment of the Goldberg Gator Engineering Explorers Summer Program in school districts across Florida. She was previously the Lead Instructional Specialist on the EQuIPD grant coaching K-12 teachers in Florida. Dr. Chisholm excels in

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 3: Let's Get Thinking on Design

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Povinelli, Syracuse University

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #40802A Longitudinal Engineering Education Study of a Holistic EngineeringPedagogy and Holistic Design Thinking Methodology on PostsecondaryStudent Academic Success and RetentionMark Povinelli, Syracuse University Dr. Mark Povinelli was the Kenneth A. and Mary Ann Shaw Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurial Leadership in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. He is currently an adjunct professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, where he teaches in the Ren´ee Crown University Honors Program at Syracuse University. Dr. Povinelli is the New