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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 13: Attitudes & Prespectives of Teachers

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tyler S. Love, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Andrew John Hughes, California State University, San Bernardino

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automation of physical prototypes using sensors,software, and computational thinking skills), has been proposed as a viable option to teach CTconcepts while applying the engineering design process [6-8]. Physical computing has been apart of P-12 engineering curricula and instruction in other countries for several years (e.g.,England); however, there is a limited amount of research investigating the benefits of physicalcomputing within P-12 engineering contexts in the U.S. [10]. Moreover, there is limitedliterature on training P-12 teachers in the U.S. to deliver physical computing instruction.Previous studies have indicated that physical computing can be challenging for students andinstructors because of the multi-faceted complexities associated

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WIP Poster Session: Emerging Research and Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Casey Eaton, The University of Alabama in Huntsville; Bryan Mesmer, The University of Alabama in Huntsville

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Paper ID #45907BOARD # 210: Pack for Space: Development of an Engineering OutreachActivity on Optimization (Work in Progress)Miss Casey Eaton, The University of Alabama in Huntsville Casey Eaton is a Ph.D. candidate in Systems Engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). Casey graduated with her B.S.E. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from UAH in 2019 and her M.S.E. in Systems Engineering in 2020. She is a recipient of the Amelia Earhart Fellowship (2020) and NASA Alabama Space Grant Consortium Fellowship (2022-2024). Casey’s research interests focus on formalizing the selection and impacts of measures

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine Lynn Biesecker; Justin McFadden; Thomas Tretter, University of Louisville; Brian Scott Robinson, University of Louisville; James E. Lewis, University of Louisville

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Paper ID #38103Reinvigorating Energy Teaching via Research with Engineers (Evaluation)Catherine Lynn BieseckerJustin McFaddenDr. Thomas Tretter, University of Louisville Thomas Tretter is professor of science education and director of the Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Plan- etarium at the University of Louisville. His scholarship includes collaborative efforts with science and engineering faculty targeting retention of STEM majors in entry-level STEM courses.Dr. Brian Scott Robinson, University of Louisville Brian Robinson is an Associate Professor with the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the Uni- versity of

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Innovations and Inclusion in Pre-Service and Pre-College STEM Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marcelo Caplan, Independent Researcher; Aaron Cortes

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Paper ID #47708Connecting Cultures through Computer Science: An Online InternationalSTEAM Initiative for Spanish speaking High School Students.Mr. Marcelo Caplan, Independent Researcher I am a former Associate Professor in the Science and Mathematics Department at Columbia College Chicago, with over 25 years of experience promoting STEM education in communities worldwide. Beyond my teaching responsibilities, I have actively worked to expand STEM learning opportunities in underprivileged communities. My efforts include developing and implementing various community engagement programs, such as: 1. Scientists for Tomorrow

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Marge's Mission: Empowering STEM Innovation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faiza Zafar, Rice University; Carolyn Nichol, Rice University; Mariana Elizabeth Quinn, Rice University

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Press, 2005, pp. 317–334[8] E. Syafitri et al. “Implementation of PBL (project-based learning) model through a STEM approach (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) on students’ critical thinking skill in junior high school.” AIP Conference Proceedings. Vol. 2659. Melville: American Institute of Physics, 2022.[9] M. E. Beier, M. H. Kim, A. Saterbak, V. Leautaud, S. Bishnoi, J. M. Gilberto, “The effect of authentic project-based learning on attitudes and career aspirations in STEM,” Journal of Research in Science Teaching, vol. 56, pp. 3-23, 2019. [Online]. Available: https://doi- org.ezproxy.rice.edu/10.1002/tea.21465. [Accessed Jan. 25, 2024].[10] A. Bandura, “Self-efficacy: toward a

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Flanders' Fellowship: Building STEM Community Impact, Hi-Diddly-Ho!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marie Anne Aloia, Bayonne High School; Kathryn Hoppe

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completely different. She accepted a job teaching chemistry and physics at Bayonne High School. Since then she was able to write curriculum for a science research program and an engineering program. Now she teaches mostly pre-college engineering. She also brought in many new programs to her school including FIRST Tech Challenge, Lemelson InvenTeam, Technology Students Association, and Society for Science with a local science fair and ISEF.Kathryn Hoppe ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Empowering the Future: Integrating Invention and Intellectual Property Education in P-12 Engineering to Foster Innovation (RE, Diversity, Curriculum)AbstractOver the years, the U.S

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Innovations and Inclusion in Pre-Service and Pre-College STEM Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bree Jimenez, Baylor University; Ginevra Courtade, University of Louisville; Christine M Cunningham, Museum of Science; Jennifer Marie Fosbinder, University of Louisville; Mary Rathmann, University of Louisville

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meaningful participation in STEM instruction. A focal point ofthis project was to investigate the behaviors of both teachers and students during theimplementation of an engineering unit. The initial data were collected as part of a federallyfunded research project (Jimenez & Courtade, 2021-2026) that aims to explore how teachers caneffectively scaffold engineering instruction for students with ID/ESN focusing on fostering skillsthat promote self-regulated learning. Teacher perspectives and student outcomes are shared. Theauthors also present the importance of building a supportive framework for teaching engineeringto students with ID/ESN, as well as ideas about what we still need to know. Developing Inclusive Engineering

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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within chemically modified, biomimetic hydrogels and was awarded the Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award by the university’s graduate office for her work. After graduating, she continued her research in a tissue engineering/ biomaterials laboratory until accepting a teaching position at Marian University where she currently teaches Physics I, Physics II, Biophysics, and will soon be developing courses related to biomaterials. In addition to teaching, Tanja also plays a large role in the community outreach of the E.S. WSOE through directing events such as the Central Indi- ana Regional Science and Engineering Fair and the annual INnovation Through Engineering Residential Summer Camp. Through her efforts, Ms. Greene

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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effects of a biomimicry teaching approach on students’designs. The authors found that students’ designs were not only inspired by nature, but they alsoconsidered the functions behind the physical structure of the organism in their designs. Abaid et al. [21]discovered that students had more favorable perceptions of engineering after engaging in a BID activity.In Abaid et al.’s [21] study, participating students were tasked with creating the most efficientswimming robots based on various types of fish fins and testing different robot designs. As documentedin the literature, BID integration in pre-college education can inspire innovative design solutions,heighten students’ views about nature, and foster STEM engagement and understanding of

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Kouo, The Institute for Innovation in Development, Engagement, and Learning Systems (IDEALS) at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education; Jeannie Chipps, Johns Hopkins University; Rachel Figard, Arizona State University; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; Katey Shirey, eduKatey LLC, STEAM Education Services; Stacy S. Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University

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Paper ID #38035Board 155: Broadening Participation and the Mission of Engineering forUS All (e4usa) through Design Projects That Engage Students withDisabilities as Stakeholders (Work in Progress)Dr. Jennifer Kouo, The Institute for Innovation in Development, Engagement, and Learning Systems (IDE-ALS) at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education Dr. Jennifer Kouo is an Assistant Research Scientist at the IDEALS Institute. Jennifer’s areas of expertise include Universal Design for Learning, technology integration, assistive technologies, and serving stu- dents with a range of disabilities, particularly autism spectrum

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Harnessing AI and Collaborative Platforms to Personalize and Innovate K-12 STEM Curriculum

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jutshi Agarwal, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Siddharthsinh B Jadeja, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Corey T Schimpf, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Carolyn S Giroux, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; A Lynn Stephens

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Institute of Technology with a background in educational research, curriculum design, and learning assessment. She has a MA in Teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University and a PhD in Educational Studies from the University of Michigan.Dr. Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan Shanna Daly is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. She has a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Dayton and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University.A Lynn Stephens Lynn Stephens is a research scientist with the Concord Consortium. Among her interests is investigating how students respond to innovative technologies and instructional techniques, using think-aloud

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Innovations and Inclusion in Pre-Service and Pre-College STEM Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael M. Malschützky, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences, Germany; Gesche Neusel, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences; Steven McAlpine, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Jamie R Gurganus, University of Maryland Baltimore County

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Paper ID #48657Self-Selection Bias of P-12 Engineering & Computing Activities for FemalePre-College Pupils (Fundamental Research, Diversity) ¨Michael M. Malschutzky, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences, Germany Michael M. Malsch¨utzky is a Research Associate at the Centre for Teaching Development and Innovation (ZIEL) as well as Affiliate Faculty at the Department of Management Sciences at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS), Germany. He received his Diplom-Ingenieur (FH) in Mechanical Engineering from H-BRS in 2005. After working as Test & Validation

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Morgan R Broberg, Purdue Applied Research Institute; Jose Capa Salinas, Purdue University; Susan Khalifah

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Paper ID #42381Lessons Learned through Multi-Year Team Teaching of an Engineering Coursefor Pre-College StudentsDr. Morgan R Broberg, Purdue Applied Research Institute Dr. Morgan Broberg is a Research Engineer at the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI). She received a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Purdue University and a B.S. in Engineering from LeTourneau University. Her research interests include modeling, analysis, and design of steel-concrete composite systems and effective teaching in civil engineering.Jose Capa Salinas, Purdue University Jose Capa Salinas is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Lyles School of Civil

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 7: Partnerships Making It Real! II

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faiza Zafar, Rice University; Roger Ramirez, Rice University; Christina Anlynette Alston, Rice University; Carolyn Nichol, Rice University

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Applied Mathematics Program! (AMP!). I also lead a student program called Introduction to Research and Innovative Design in Engineering Academy (iRIDE).Mrs. Christina Anlynette Alston, Rice University Christina works as the Associate Director for Equitable Research, Evaluation, and Grant Development at the Rice Office of STEM Engagement (R-STEM) to broaden the aim of Rice University K-12 programs to promote asset-based equitable settings for underrepresented and marginalized populations within STEM and to educate Houston-area secondary science teachers in the use of inquiry- and project-based ways for teaching science and engineering ideas. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Texas A&M - Corpus Christi

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org; Monica McGill, Institute for Advanced Engineering

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MethodologyThe K-12 Computing Education Research Resource Center vets and then curates relevant articlesfrom over a dozen venues (see Table 1) that publish computing education research, includingdedicated journals and conference proceedings; there is also a mechanism for submissions to theresource center by authors. The inclusion criteria require that articles (1) describe or assess acomputing activity, (2) focus on K-12 students and/or their instructors, and (3) focus on anactivity whose goal is teaching a computing or computational thinking concept. Title ACM International Computing Education Research (ICER) ACM Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education (ITiCSE) ACM SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education

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Innovations and Inclusion in Pre-Service and Pre-College STEM Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Liebe, Colorado School of Mines; Sabina Anne Schill, Colorado School of Mines; C. Estelle Smith, Colorado School of Mines; Jesan Ahammed Ovi, Colorado School of Mines

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Environmental Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder and her BS in Physics from Westminster College in Salt Lake City. Sabina is interested in teaching, engineering education research, and K-12 STEM education.C. Estelle Smith, Colorado School of Mines Dr. C. Estelle Smith is a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Colorado School of Mines. Her research focuses on human-computer interaction, human-AI interaction, and social and collaborative computing. Since 2023, Dr. Smith has been continuously involved in efforts to assess and understand student adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) across campus. She participated in writing institution-wide policies for Mines, and she has

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dyanne Baptiste Porter, Georgia Tech Center for Education, Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Engineering (CEISMC); Jessica D Gale, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sunni Haag Newton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Abeera P. Rehmat, Georgia Institute of Technology; Talia Capozzoli, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey H Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jasmine Choi, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #38457Board 186: Work in- Progress: Scaling STEM-ID—Research Strategies toInform Initial Scaling of Middle School Engineering CurriculaDr. Dyanne Baptiste Porter, Georgia Tech Center for Education, Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Engi-neering (CEISMC) Dyanne Baptiste Porter is a postdoctoral research fellow at Georgia Tech Center for Education Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Computing (CEISMC). Prior to earning her Ph.D. in Mathematics Educa- tion, she taught high school mathematics for eight years. Her research interests include interdisciplinary mathematics teaching and learning, equitable teaching and

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 2: Let's Get Thinking Computationally

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abeera P. Rehmat, Georgia Institute of Technology; Hoda Ehsan, The Hill School ; Monica E. Cardella, Florida International University

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. A. Erdener, and R. C. Knoeppel, “Parents' perceptions of their involvement in schooling,” International Journal of Research in Education and Science, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 1-13, 2018. doi:10.21890/ijres.369197.[4]. K. N. Vela, R. M. Pedersen, and M. N. Baucum, “Improving perceptions of STEM careers through informal learning environments,” Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 103-113, 2020.[5] National Academy of Sciences, “Learning Science in Informal Environments: People, Places and Pursuits,” Washington, D.C.: The National Academies Press, 2009[6]. K. Hamilton, K., A. van Dongen, and M. S. Hagger, “An extended theory of planned behavior for parent-for-child

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abeera P. Rehmat, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Helms; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey H Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #42660Biologically Inspired Design in Introductory High School Engineering DesignCourses: Student Expectations, Fixation and the Importance of Prior (FundamentalResearch)Dr. Abeera P. Rehmat, Georgia Institute of Technology Abeera P. Rehmat is a Research Scientist II, at Georgia Institute of Technology’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC). She has experience conducting research in engineering education that spans pre-college up to the collegiate level. Her research interest involves investigating how engineering and computer science education can foster students critical

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WIP Poster Session: Emerging Research and Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristin Spangler Chisholm, University of Delaware

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. TIMSI’s application to undergraduate STEM students has shown that identity andinternalized values are critical for career persistence. Research experiences andmentorship foster scientific identity by providing opportunities for students to engage inmeaningful work and take ownership of projects [18]. These experiences enable studentsto internalize the values of STEM communities, such as collaboration, innovation, andperseverance, making them more likely to persist in STEM careers. Although self-efficacy plays an important role, TIMSI emphasizes that identity and value alignment areeven stronger predictors of sustained motivation and long-term commitment to STEMfields [8]. Developing engineering identity is particularly important for

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Advancing Robotics Education: Frameworks, Platforms, and Teacher Preparation for K-12 Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Min Jung Lee, University of North Dakota; Danielle Marie Rhemer, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima; Isaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University

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Paper ID #47467A Deep Dive in Preservice Teacher Self-Efficacy Development for TeachingRobotics (RTP)Dr. Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University Dr. Jennifer Kidd is a Master Lecturer in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Old Dominion University. Her research interests include preservice teachers, engineering education, and educational technology.Dr. Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University Dr. Gutierrez received her B.S. in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2001, M.Ed. in Secondary Science Education in 2005 from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and Ph.D. in

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 9: Practices of Mentorship & Liaisons

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deanna Bailey, Morgan State University; Michel A. Kornegay, Johns Hopkins University ; LaDawn Partlow, Morgan State University; Charnee Bowens; Karen Gareis, Goodman Research Group, Inc.; Kevin Kornegay, Morgan State University

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Computer Engineering. Her research focus is developing pedagogical practices in STEM education specific to African Americans to increase their participation, interest, engagement, and comprehension of STEM concepts. Additionally, she specializes in the design and implementation of pre-college engineering programs targeting African Americans. Dr. Bailey is the co-founder and President of EdAnime Productions, a company that creates educational programs that teach children about the history and culture of Continental and Diasporan Africans (Meltrek), use STEAM to build character, confidence, and capabilities (Conscious Ingenuity) and focus on manhood development in teenage boys (Asafo Training Camp).Dr. Michel A. Kornegay

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Reimagining STEM Transitions: Bridging Gaps and Building Resilience in Post-Pandemic Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marcelo Caplan, Independent Researcher

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Paper ID #46663From Pilot to Practice: Expanding Remote STEM Education Across RemoteCommunities (Evaluation)Mr. Marcelo Caplan, Independent Researcher I am a former Associate Professor in the Science and Mathematics Department at Columbia College Chicago, with over 25 years of experience promoting STEM education in communities worldwide. Beyond my teaching responsibilities, I have actively worked to expand STEM learning opportunities in underprivileged communities. My efforts include developing and implementing various community engagement programs, such as: 1. Scientists for Tomorrow – Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI

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WIP Poster Session: Emerging Research and Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mariam Manuel, University of Houston ; Jerrod A Henderson, University of Houston - COE; Bereket Mego, University of Houston

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communityleaders. This initiative aimed to provide high school students, undergraduate STEM majors, andmedical students with enriching STEM learning experiences. Participants engaged in STEMresearch, hands-on instruction, and professional development focused on best practices inresearch, teaching, and mentoring. The program followed a structured progression, graduallyintroducing and reinforcing engineering design and culturally responsive teaching practices.Participants engaged in a combination of instructional training, research, and hands-on teachingexperiences, ensuring they had both conceptual knowledge and practical applicationopportunities. Throughout the program, culturally responsive mentoring played a key role, withmentors receiving ongoing

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Innovative Pathways in K–12 STEM: Bridging Emerging Technologies and Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Dang, Purdue Engineering Education; Zeynep Gonca Akdemir-Beveridge, University of Connecticut; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)

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-academic audiences.Dr. Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE) Muhsin Menekse is an Associate Professor at Purdue University with a joint appointment in the School of Engineering Education and the Department of Curriculum & Instruction. Dr. Menekse’s primary research focuses on exploring K-16 students’ engagement and learning of engineering and science concepts by creating innovative instructional resources and conducting interdisciplinary quasi-experimental research studies in and out of classroom environments. Dr. Menekse is the recipient of the 2014 William Elgin Wickenden Award by the American Society for Engineering Education. He is also selected as an NSF SIARM fellow for the advanced

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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HerreraElizabeth Burnette ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Implementation of a Multi-Year Pre-Collegiate Engineering Research Program (Evaluation)AbstractBaylor Research is a pre-collegiate research program that includes Engineering, Biomedical, andEnvironmental tracks. The mission of Baylor Research is to teach students to think like scientistsand engineers through cutting-edge research projects taught by experts in those fields. Thisprogram was established in 2016 and is projected to support 68 research students within thecurriculum in the 22-23 school year. Five science electives (Engineering Design, MolecularMethods, Research I, Advanced Research and Thesis Research) have been developed over theyears to

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WIP Poster Session: Emerging Research and Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yash Ajay Garje, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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approach and the team environment influenced theirexperience with robotics. Sharing such insights from robotics education research could help newstudents to appreciate the innovative program designs and this information could set a goodprecedent for students to engage with robotics. Students are more likely to be accommodative,exhibit conscious engagement, and succeed in having a good experience. These studies made us realize that robots are more than toys to teach science or retaininterest, and despite the integration of robotics into STEM education, the potential of roboticsseems to be underutilized. Most programs focus on teleoperated robots, thereby limitingstudents’ exposure to purely mobile robotics. Thus, leaving a large space in

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Innovative Pathways in K–12 STEM: Bridging Emerging Technologies and Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; Cheryl Beauchamp, Regent University; Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Engineering for US All

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Paper ID #46314Programming as an Engineering Tool in K-12: e4usa+Programming. Introducingthe Purple ThreadDr. Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis Kenneth Reid is the Associate Dean and Director of Engineering at the R. B. Annis School of Engineering at the University of Indianapolis. He and his coauthors were awarded the Wickenden award (Journal of Engineering Education, 2014) and Best Paper award, Educational Research and Methods Division (ASEE, 2014). He was awarded an IEEE-USA Professional Achievement Award (2013) for designing the B.S. degree in Engineering Education. He is a co-PI on the ”Engineering for Us All

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Garza; Cory Andrew Scarborough; Lovekesh Singh, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Marsha Sowell, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mohammad Motaher Hossain, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Paper ID #43873Board 156: Curricular-Modules Development Based on Summer ResearchExperiences for Teachers on Solar Energy (Work in Progress)Daniel GarzaMr. Cory Andrew ScarboroughLovekesh Singh, Texas A&M University, KingsvilleMarsha Sowell, Texas A&M University, KingsvilleDr. Mohammad Motaher Hossain, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Mohammad Motaher Hossain is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. His research mainly focuses on structure-property relationship in polymers, surface engineering, polymer tribology, contact mechanics, and

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gina Navoa Svarovsky, University of Notre Dame; Catherine Wagner, University of Notre Dame; Mia Lettau, University of Notre Dame; Kimberly Marfo, University of Notre Dame; Scott Pattison; Smirla Ramos-Montañez; Viviana López Burgos; Amy R Corbett; Maria D. Quijano; Diana Contreras

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families from traditionally underrepresented populations in engineering are able to develop engineering interest, skills, knowledge, and ways of thinking as a result of engaging in authentic engineering activities within a wide range of learning contexts.Catherine Wagner, University of Notre Dame Catherine Wagner is a research staff member at the Center for STEM Education at the University of Notre Dame. She earned her Master of Education degree from Notre Dame in 2019 while teaching middle school science. She has collaborated with faculty in the Center for STEM on engineering research for several years, most recently leading an undergraduate research lab on early childhood engineering research. In the Center, she also