Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Strategies Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alka R. Harriger, Purdue University; Gloria Childress Townsend, DePauw University; Dawn Laux, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

Paper ID #13684Supporting Women in Computing through Regional ConferencesProf. Alka R Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette Alka Harriger joined the faculty of the Computer and Information Technology Department (CIT) in 1982 and is currently a Professor of CIT. For the majority of that time, she has been actively involved in teaching software development courses. From 2008-2014, she led the NSF-ITEST funded SPIRIT (Surprising Possibilities Imagined and Realized through Information Technology) project. Since October 2013, she has been co-leading with Prof. Brad Harriger the NSF-ITEST funded TECHFIT (Teaching

Conference Session

Promoting ET Through K-12 Projects

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Karen Horton

included supporting campers’ feelings ofcompetence and being part of the group. Camper feedback from girls and boys clearly indicatedthat these two goals were met through the program.IntroductionThe University of Maine hosted two weeklong CAD Camp sessions during July and August2002. The unique camps provided high school students with half-day instruction modelingobjects in three dimensions using the engineering design software MicroStation. For example,campers created a still life of a table with a transparent bottle with liquid in it, a glass or glasses,and other items of their choice. They applied materials and colors creatively. Later campersmanipulated each other’s images on globes to create swirled faces, faces with pointed heads, orfaces

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James J. Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Kacey Beddoes, Purdue University

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Engineering and Public Policy

College Student Persistence: A National Study," Journal of Higher Education, vol. 82, pp. 629-660, 2011.[8] W. R. Doyle, "The Politics of Public College Tuition and State Financial Aid," Journal of Higher Education, vol. 83, pp. 617-647, 2012.[9] L. Zhang, "Does Merit-Based Aid Affect Degree Production in STEM Fields? Evidence from Georgia and Florida," Journal of Higher Education, vol. 82, pp. 389-415, 2011.[10] M. Ohland, et al., "Viewing Access and Persistence in Engineering through a Socioeconomic Lens," in Engineering and Social Justice: In the University and Beyond, C. Baillie, et al., Eds., ed West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press, 2012, pp. 157-180.[11] X. Chen and M. W. Ohland, "The Effect of

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division: Student Empathy & Human-centered Design

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Colin Dixon, Concord Consortium; Corey T. Schimpf, The Concord Consoritum; Sherry Hsi, Concord Consortium

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

Analytics Scientist with interest in design research, learning analytics, re- search methods and under-representation in engineering, A major strand of his work focuses on develop- ing and analyzing learning analytics that model students’ cognitive states or strategies through fine-grained computer-logged data from open-ended technology-centered science and engineering projects. His disser- tation research explored the use of Minecraft to teach early engineering college students about the design process.Ms. Sherry Hsi, Concord Consortium Dr. Sherry Hsi is the Executive Vice President of the Concord Consortium. She leads the strategic de- velopment, design, and research of learning technologies using her background in

Conference Session

Research Frameworks for Identity and Equity: Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malini Josiam, University of Texas at Austin; Taylor Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Janice Hall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Walter Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Crystal Pee

pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, where she also serves as a graduate research assistant. Her research interests include broadening participation in industry and higher education.Janice Leshay HallWalter C. Lee (Associate Professor) Dr. Walter C. Lee is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where he also serves as Assistant Director for Research in the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED). © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Beyond Selecting a Methodology: Discussing Research Quality, Ethical, and Equity Considerations in

Conference Session

Pre-K12 Track - Technical Session II

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Ardice Hartry, University of California, Berkeley; Maia Werner-Avidon, MWA Insights; Sherry Hsi, Concord Consortium; Ariel J. Ortiz, Lawrence Hall of Science; Kathryn Chong Quigley, Lawrence Hall of Science

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Diversity, Pre K-12 Education

science!”Because TechHive also includes elements of science education and science communication,some participants saw themselves moving in that direction. For example, two participants alsoexpressed interest in public service careers, which they indicated were influenced by theirexperience in TechHive. One was particularly interested in communication, saying, “I want toteach and keep doing video production on the side of scientific research.” Another was notspecific about what they wanted to do, but knew that TechHive “reinforced my goal to give backto the community as much a possible through what I create.”Beyond interview and survey results, youth provided additional evidence that they are moreinterested in STEM. Several participants described

Conference Session

Accreditation and Related Issues in ECE

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Barbara Masi

Session 2132Beyond ABET: A new school-wide process for continuous improvement in engineering education Professor Dick K.P. Yue and Barbara Masi, Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyAbstractHaving brought 13 programs successfully through ABET’s challenging new EC2000accreditation requirements, the most interesting outcome of that process was the identification ofhow much more could be done to create a streamlined, effective continuous improvementprocess for all. In the year following MIT’s 2001 ABET review, the School of Engineeringbegan implementation of a new school-wide continuous

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Beyond the University

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathalie Neve, Portland State University; Shannon K. Keith-Marsoun, Portland State University

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

than 2700 patients and aimed at gaining knowledge about atrial fibrillation. She returned to academia in Fall 2013. She now teaches Fluid Dynamics and is in charge of the freshman engineering program in Mechanical Engineering department. It is a tri-term course introducing theoretical and hands-on engineering to a wide variety of students. She is also director of the Invention Bootcamp at PSU, a 4-weeks summer course for high school students in a university setting. She received her BS and MS degrees in Mechanical and Materials Engineering from the EPF, Ecole Polytechnique Feminine, France, and an MS degree in Bioengineering from Clemson University, SC (2004).Shannon K. Keith-Marsoun, Portland State University

Collection

2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Howard Kimmel; John Carpinelli; Rosa Cano; Angelo Perna

The K-16 Engineering Pipeline: A Working Model Howard Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology John Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology Rosa Cano, New Jersey Institute of Technology Angelo Perna, New Jersey Institute of TechnologyIntroductionNew Jersey Institute of Technology, through its Center for Pre-College Programs (CPCP) offersinitiatives and programs designed to improve the quality of education at the elementary and secondarygrades in the City of Newark, its environs, and the State of New Jersey.1-4 Simultaneously, collaborationand articulation between the pre-college initiatives and the University’s academic

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDs

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Rosa Cano; Howard Kimmel

provides an enhanced learning environment for thestudents of these teachers. Systemic reform that will: a) change the teaching of science at allgrade levels in all classrooms; and b) provide the integration of science with mathematics andin other subject areas in each school is needed. Such systemic reform must extendthroughout the K-12 pipeline.The Center for Pre-College ProgramsSince its inception, the Pre-College Center has sought to become a driving force in providingincreasing access to scientific and technological fields to all students. Through its carefuland thorough planning the Pre-College Center has been remarkably successful in reaching,those populations that are traditionally underrepresented in STEM areas.1-2 All pre

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carrie A. Obenland, Rice Office of STEM Engagement; Carolyn Nichol, Rice University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

do tend to produce more productiveresearchers [8]. Thus, engaging graduate students in activities that develop them as teachers andprovide them as opportunities beyond their research could increase retention in doctoralprograms, as well as improve their research abilities. Melding these two needs of improving K-12 STEM education with increasing diverseopportunities for graduate students to engage beyond their research projects could be synergistic.This paper describes a program to take the scientific expertise of researchers, both graduatestudents and postdoctoral fellows, to underserved secondary classrooms by pairing researcherswith teachers. The researchers share their research at the students’ levels by visiting theclassrooms

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Education Research

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Douglas Edwards, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne A Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Pratik Mital, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #6594Analyzing K-12 Education as a Complex SystemDr. Donna C. Llewellyn, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology Marion Usselman is Associate Director for Federal Outreach and Research for Georgia Tech’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC). She has been with CEISMC since 1996 developing and managing university-K-12 educational partnership programs and assisting Georgia Tech faculty in creating K-12 educational outreach initiatives. Before coming to CEISMC, Mar- ion earned her Ph.D. in Biophysics from the Johns Hopkins University

Conference Session

Pre-College: Organizing Instruction Around a Theme

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brandon G. Morton, Drexel University; Jeff Gregorio, Drexel University; David S. Rosen, Drexel University ; Richard Vallett, Drexel University; Youngmoo Kim, Drexel University, ExCITe Center

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #19422STEAM Education through Music Technology (Evaluation)Dr. Brandon G. Morton, Drexel University Brandon Morton received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University with a focus on Music Information Retrieval. His work focused on the prediction and detection of influence between mu- sicians. Additionally, as a post-doctoral researcher, he is currently interested in the relationship between mobile technology and education. His background in education includes a NSF GAANN Fellowship and a NSF GK-12 Fellowship.Mr. Jeff Gregorio, Drexel University Jeff Gregorio is currently pursuing a PhD in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado, Denver; Miriam Howland Cummings PhD, University of Colorado, Denver; William Taylor Schupbach; David J. Russomanno, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis; Stephanie S Ivey, The University of Memphis; Karen D Alfrey, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis; Tom Altman; Michael S. Jacobson; Craig O. Stewart, University of Memphis; Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado, Denver

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

NSF S-STEM Track 3: Scaling Up Student Success through Broadening Participation Beyond our S-STEM CohortIntroductionFirst year programs in engineering education are commonly used to help improve studentsuccess and retention at engineering colleges. Such attendant programs often involve studentinterventions such as learning communities, student mentoring, and bridge programs or bootcamps that provide external motivations and supplementary learning objectives aimed at helpingfirst year students in engineering succeed academically, [1]. Moreover, urban universities oftenhave student populations with a wide array of hurdles that impede their success in engineeringand STEM fields. Of these includes financial instabilities

Conference Session

Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Rutledge Simmons PE, Virginia Tech; Chosang Tendhar, Virginia Tech; Rongrong Yu, Virginia Tech; Eric A. Vance, Virginia Tech; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

psychology and a M.Ed. degree in educational psychology. Her research interests include K-12 student mathematics and science achievement, STEM and gender, and co-curricular involvement.Dr. Eric A. Vance, Virginia Tech Dr. Eric Vance is an assistant research professor of statistics at Virginia Tech. He is the Director of LISA, Virginia Tech’s Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis, which met with 1324 clients last year to help them use statistics to solve real-world problems in their research. LISA’s primary mission is to train statisticians to become interdisciplinary collaborators, and since its reformation in 2008, it has trained and mentored 173 statistics students to communicate and collaborate with non

Conference Session

Supporting Diversity through Co-curricular Programming

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Alexis Y. Williams, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Shawnisha Shonté Hester, University of Maryland Baltimore County

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

26.204.1 tunity to present at a regional and national conference and she has conducted research internationally. In addition, Ms. Hester is a licensed graduate social worker (LGSW) in the state of Maryland and pro- vides outpatient mental health treatment to members in underserved communities. Contact information: shawnisha@gmail.com c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 An NSF AGEP Program’s Unintended Effect on Broadening Participation: Transforming “Non-STEM” Graduate Students into Engineering Education Faculty, Researchers, K-12 Educators, and Advocates Introduction The National Science Foundation’s Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP

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K-12 Teachers: PD, Implementation, and Beyond

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amber Leigh McFarland Kendall, Tufts University; Kristen Bethke Wendell Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Boston

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

science and engineering.Kristen Bethke Wendell Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Boston Page 25.1395.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Understanding the beliefs and perceptions of teachers who choose to implement engineering-based science instructionIn order for universities and schools to design K-12 engineering programs for maximumadoption and benefit, it is helpful to understand the beliefs of the teachers participating inthe study, as well as what characteristics of a program make it worthwhile from theparticipating teachers’ perspective.1 Therefore, we conducted

Conference Session

K-12 Teachers: PD, Implementation, and Beyond

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Dringenberg, Purdue University; Ruth E. H. Wertz, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 25.465.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Development of the Science and Engineering Classroom Learning Observation ProtocolAbstractThe purpose of this paper is to describe the development of a classroom observation protocol(SEcLO: Science and Engineering Classroom Learning Observation Protocol) that can helpidentify how STEM learning outcomes are linked to specific classroom practices when teachingengineering, specifically in the setting of K-12 education. The development of the protocolstarted by reviewing the K-12 STEM standards and NAE reports on K-12 engineering education.We also conducted a content analysis of prominent engineering curricula such as

Conference Session

K-12 Teachers: PD, Implementation, and Beyond

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yan Sun, Purdue University; Nikki Boots, Purdue University; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

benefit of humanity and the advancement ofsociety.” INSPIRE provides elementary teachers with professional development in engineeringeducation through national summer academies at the university where INSPIRE is located, localsummer academies at the locations of partnering schools, and online professional developmentprograms. The summer academy is a week-long, face-to-face workshop for elementary teachersinterested in integrating engineering into their classrooms. Since 2006, INSPIRE has organized fournational summer academies for over 120 elementary teachers from 16 states, and local summeracademies in Arlington, Texas under an NSF DR K–12 grant.ParticipantsThe INSPIRE Arlington summer academies were held among elementary teachers from

Conference Session

K-12 Teachers: PD, Implementation, and Beyond

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati; Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Catherine Maltbie, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Significant effort was made to develop interactive discussions between participantsand the instructor while making use of an item of current interest. This paper describes theevolution of this pre-engineering program based on participant evaluation of the program andinstructor observations. Results of participant evaluations indicate that appropriate andsignificant improvements were made that resulted in better learning experiences for theparticipants. The lessons learned are directly applicable to other K-12 teacher professionaldevelopment programs.BackgroundIn 2005 the College of Engineering & Appl8ied Science at the University of Cincinnati receivedfunding from the NSF to pilot a Research Experience for Teachers program with 5

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Education and K-12

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Garcia Gonzalez, Texas A&M International University

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-4343: SYSTEMS ENGINEERING EDUCATION THROUGH PAR-TICIPATION IN ENGINEERING COMPETITIONSDr. Fernando Garcia Gonzalez, Texas A&M International University Fernando Gonzalez is an Assistant Professor of engineering at Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas. Previously, he was a technical staff member at Los Alamos National Laboratory and an Assistant Professor at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Fla. Gonzalez holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. His research interests include intelligent control of autonomous systems, robotics, and modeling and simulation

Conference Session

Robots and K-12 Computer Applications

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christina Gardner-McCune, Human Centered Computing Clemson University; Darrryl Bryant DUPE McCune II, YES Beyond Limits; Chanteal Maria Edwards; Cedric Stallworth, Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Computing

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Computers in Education

her master’s and doctorate in Computer Science from Georgia In- stitute of Technology. She is also a board member of Y-STEM (Youth Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics organization), a non-profit foundation focused on enhancing the quality and accessibility of formal and informal STEM learning opportunities to African American and disadvantaged youth.Mr. Darrryl Bryant McCune II, YES Beyond Limits Darryl B. McCune II is a certified IT specialist through Georgia’s Metropolitan Regional Education Ser- vice Agency. For the past two years he has been developing computer science curriculum in collaboration with the office of Outreach, Enrollment, and Community of Georgia Tech. His work has focused on

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia; Douglas Muir, University of Virginia; Elizabeth P. Pyle, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

become a valued resource for business incubator programs throughout Virginia and her success as a business consultant is reflected in the successful outcomes of her clients. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Beyond "The Innovator's DNA:" Systematic Development of Creative Intelligence in an Engineering Entrepreneurship ProgramIn a seminal paper published in the Harvard Business Review in 2009 and titled “The Innovator’sDNA,” Dyer, Gregersen, and Christensen argue that there are "five discovery skills thatdistinguish the most innovative entrepreneurs from other executives." The specific skills theyidentified through their research were (1) associating, (2) questioning, (3

Conference Session

Work-in-Progress Session: Supporting Students To, Through, and Beyond Transitions

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasha Lagoudas Wilkerson, Texas A&M University; Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University; Rachelle Pedersen, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

learning goals for pre-college engineering are stillbeing contested. One argument, which is promoted in science standards, is that engineeringdesign provides an authentic context to apply science concepts [4] [5] [6]. However, others arguethat this represents too narrow a view of engineering and promotes misconceptions [7] [8]. Inresponse to these concerns, the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) andAdvancing Excellence in P12 Engineering Education introduced a Framework for P-12Engineering Learning [9]. This framework outlines learning goals for engineering literacy thatmove beyond a narrow focus on practices, including engineering habits of mind and knowledge.In addition, the authors call for further research to scaffold learning

Conference Session

Marketing Engineering as a Career Path to URMs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Lambright, Savannah State University; Wayne Johnson, Armstrong Atlantic State University; Cameron Coates, Armstrong Atlantic State University

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Minorities in Engineering

. There is a definite challenge in the recruitment and retention of qualityminority students in the engineering disciplines. It is time to address these challenges in truth andoffer solutions that help to address the root causes of current problems. This paper looks at thetwo divisions of a students’ academic career that have the most impact upon their undergraduatesuccess; that is their k-12 foundational education and their first two years in college as anundergraduate. These two divisions are not mutually exclusive nor are they unaffected by outsideinfluences.There are specifically three challenges that need be addressed if we are to seriously make animpact on attracting minorities to engineering careers. The solutions of which must come from

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Outreach in K12 through College Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Elizabeth S Hart, University of Dayton; Laura Kozuh Bistrek, University of Dayton; Shaquille T. Tensley, University of Dayton

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

through an Undergraduate Mentoring Teamand Module Database, ChE Outreach, 48, (1), 33-36.40. Moskal, B., Skokan, C., (2011). Supporting the K-12 Classroom through University Outreach, Journal ofHigher Education Outreach and Engagement, 15 (1), 53-75.41. Sullivan, J., et al, (1999). Beyond the Pipeline: Building a K-12 Engineering Outreach Program, Proceedings ofthe 29th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference – Session 11b5-21, San Juan, Puerto Rico.42. Nadleson, L., Callahan, J., (2011). A Comparison of Two Engineering Outreach Programs for Adolescents,Journal of STEM Education, 12 (1&2), 43-52.43. Groh, J., Scott, R. (2014) Access Engineering: Re-visioning Summer Opportunities for Pre-College Outreach,WEPAN 2014, available at http

Conference Session

K-12 Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jessica Harwood; Al Rudnitsky

Learning about Scientific Inquiry Through Engineering Jessica Harwood, Al Rudnitsky Smith CollegeThe broad question addressed by this study is "how should ideas from engineering be integratedinto the school curriculum?" Efforts to include engineering in the K - 12 curriculum haveincreased considerably in recent years. Many of engineering's educational advocates hold theposition that engineering should not be a "stand-alone" school subject or, at the very least, not beexclusively so. This paper is a case study of integrating engineering into the existingcurriculum. The more focused questions addressed here include "what does engineering bringto

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas; Debra Monson, University of St. Thomas

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 24.500.2Introduction and Research QuestionThe preliminary research described in this paper explored the impact a course on engineeringeducation may have on participants and the subsequent impact that participants may have onstudents in the K-12 classroom. Participants in the course explored engineering design,engineering practices, NGSS and the application of these to the K-12 classroom. This paperhighlights preliminary results on teachers and their K-12 students through teacher reflections,student work, and class observations focused on the following questions: What key ideas fromthe engineering education capstone course (engineering design, engineering practices, etc.) areused in a teacher created unit for the K-12 classrooms? What do

Conference Session

The Nuts & Bolts of TC2K

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Randy Winzer

facultymeetings led us to believe that we could solve both problems with one additional course. Wewere looking at a model that would require a gateway course at the end of the sophomore year.Passing this gateway course would open all upper division courses to successful students. Thegateway course would consist of a battery of exams based upon key concepts in the corecurriculum of courses taken in the first two years. The remaining faculty began the process oflegislating all of these curriculum changes through the faculty senate.Upon our acceptance of the invitation to participate in the pilot accreditation visit for TC2K, aone-year countdown started. Our first examination of the criteria resulted in a misleadingestimate of the amount of work required

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy S. Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University and Harpeth Hall School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

current research agenda.For example, the field of engineering education as a whole has had its research agenda defined inpart by the Journal of Engineering Education and its authors4-6.The Center for STEM Education for Girls will begin its work by not reinventing the wheel.Considerable research has gone into what creates effective learning environments for femalesand this work needs to be disseminated effectively to classroom teachers at every level. TheCenter must first begin by effectively accomplishing this goal through its website clearinghouseand other means.The topics selected by the Consortium to be addressed first tended to be the broader topics,which naturally appeal to more people. Many of the participating K-12 schools are also