Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcos Esterman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Dorin Patru, Rochester Institute of Technology; Vincent Amuso, Rochester Institute of Technology; Edward Hensel, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mark Smith, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

in 2002, the program has grown from a small piloteffort into a college-wide initiative involving four departments and almost 400 students annually.In addition to the three original departments, Computer Engineering joined the program in 2004,although the department continues to offer a discipline-specific capstone course sequence.Students from other colleges at RIT are encouraged to participate in MSD and have done sosporadically (especially from Business and Industrial Design), but broader participation remainsa long term goal deserving greater attention. Components of the current MSD program include atwo-quarter course sequence entitled “Multidisciplinary Senior Design (MSD) I&II,” whichconstitutes the “design-build” core of the

Conference Session

EMD Curriculum Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rashmi Jain, Stevens Institute of Technology; Ozgur Erol, Stevens Institute of Technology; Anithashree Chandrasekaran, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Engineering Management

systems integration, systems architecture and design, and rapid systems engineering. Dr. Jain is Head of Education and Research of INCOSE. In this role she is leading the development of a reference Systems Engineering curriculum. She holds Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Technology Management from Stevens Institute of Technology.Ozgur Erol, Stevens Institute of Technology Ozgur Erol is a PhD Student in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management at Stevens Institute of Technology. Her research interests include systems integration process evaluation, management and improvement. She received her bachelors and masters degrees in Industrial Engineering from Istanbul Technical University, Turkey

Conference Session

Engineering Management Curriculum

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeffrey Short

Microsystems, Dell Computer, Intel, and Cisco Systems arenotable firms using similar methods to reduce employee numbers [17].The literature does not report the ranking system to be in wide use for the evaluation ofscientists, engineers, and technologists; however, many engineers have informally reported theuse of such a system in the face of budget constraints, reductions in force, or limited promotionavailability. This would seem credible, since approximately one-fourth of Fortune 100companies queried as part of a Cornell University research study stated the main performanceappraisal system for professionals was supplemented by forced ranking. This supplement wasprimarily done in conjunction with salary decisions [14]. Professional staff was defined

Conference Session

Engineering Management Curriculum

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Ken Vickers; Ronna Turner; Greg Salamo

with anever-increasing scope of technical knowledge while also being asked to train them inmanagement related skills that have not been part of a traditional curriculum. All of this must beaccomplished without any increase in academic hours required for degree completion, resultingin a boundary condition type problem that defies traditional academic approaches to a solution.The University of Arkansas defined in 1998 an experimental education approach to this problemin a newly defined interdisciplinary technology graduate program in Microelectronics-Photonics(microEP). This solution fosters management skills development without intruding on theacademic hours needed for academic courses in technology. The simple, yet profound, heart ofthis

Conference Session

Design and Graphics Potpourri

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan W. Hartman, Purdue University, Computer Graphics Technology; Mitchell L. Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Design Graphics

fundamental structure of this program to change.Foremost, Boeing decided that they did not want to host an on-site laboratory session, becausethat limited access to only those people at that specific location. In addition, they wantedemployees to be able to access the PLMCP during off-hours, which meant they would not haveaccess to Boeing computing resources. At this juncture, it was determined that an online solutionwould be necessary. In addition, a change in software tools was required, so the curriculum hadto be thoroughly revised to reflect a change in the PLM toolset being used. In September 2009,the second cohort of 22 students started the program. Due to ongoing curriculum and courserevisions, the cohort number dropped to twelve students

Collection

2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Punya A Basnayaka, Cuyahoga Community College, School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Computer Science

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Diversity

Paper ID #49469Inclusion of Sustainability into a First-Year Engineering Technology CourseDr. Punya A Basnayaka, Cuyahoga Community College, School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineeringand Computer Science Punya Basnayaka (she/her/hers) is an Associate professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at the Cuyahoga Community College, OH, where she teaches Mechanical Engineering Technology courses and Pre-Engineering courses. She has been involved with ABET accreditation process in preparing the self study report and course evaluation,. Additionally she is a member of the inaugural faculty learning community (FLC) for

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan P. Gentry, University of California, Davis; Tanya Faltens, Purdue University (Network for Computational Nanotechnology)

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Diversity

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Materials

Paper ID #20127A Computer-Based Interactive Activity for Visualizing Crystal Structuresin Introductory Materials Science CoursesDr. Susan P. Gentry, University of California, Davis Dr. Susan P. Gentry is a Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment in the Materials Science and Engineering department at the University of California, Davis. In her current position at UC Davis, she is integrating computational modules into the undergraduate and graduate materials curriculum. She is specifically interested in students’ computational literacy and life-long learning of computational materi- als science tools.Dr. Tanya

Conference Session

Writing Is Fundamental

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth Richards, University of Hartford; Mohammad Saleh Keshawarz; Hisham Alnajjar, Computer and Electrical

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Liberal Education

to rebuild Afghanistan’s Higher Education System, it hassought assistance from universities in the United States and Europe, with emphasis placed oninformation technology, engineering and engineering technology, English language acquisition,faculty professional development, and capacity building.The partnership between University of Hartford (UH) and Herat University (HU) was acceptedfor funding by the World Bank in 2006. Its goals were to bring HU engineering instructors to theUnited States for master’s degrees, revise the Civil Engineering curriculum, review the Englishfor Engineers program and develop a technical writing course, and develop technical capacityincluding lab equipment and computer classroom capability.Status of the English

Conference Session

FPD 6: Course Content and Educational Strategies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian M. Frank P.Eng., Queen's University; Behnam Behinaein Hamgini, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Queen's University

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #9805Collaborative cloud-based documents for real-time bi-directional feedback inlarge lecture activitiesProf. Brian M Frank P.Eng., Queen’s University Brian Frank is an associate professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering, where he has taught courses in electronics and wireless systems. He is the DuPont Canada Chair in Engineering Education Research and Development, and the Director of Program Development in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science where he works on engineering curriculum development, program assessment, and developing educational technology.Mr. Behnam Behinaein Hamgini, Department of

Conference Session

Outreach, Engagement, and Undergraduate Research

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter John Arslanian, NASA/Computer Sciences Corporation; Payam Matin, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-3461: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ON CONCEPTUAL DE-SIGN OF A WIND TUNNEL FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSESPeter John Arslanian, NASA/Computer Sciences Corporation Peter John Arslanian currently holds an engineering position at Computer Sciences Corporation. He works as a Ground Safety Engineer supporting Sounding Rocket and ANTARES launch vehicles at NASA, Wallops Island, Va. He also acts as an Electrical Engineer supporting testing and validation for NASA’s Low Density Supersonic Decelerator vehicle. Arslanian has received an Undergraduate Degree with Honors in Engineering with an Aerospace Specialization from the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore (UMES) in May 2011. Prior to receiving his undergraduate degree, he

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

W. D. Jemison; W. A. Hornfeck; J. F. Greco; I. I. Jouny

for computer engineering skills bystudents, employers, and graduate schools. This paper will discuss the motivation formaking a change in the curriculum, describe the curriculum options identified includingthe advantages and disadvantages of each option, describe the chosen degree programand the plan for implementing it, and outline the challenges that are expected during theimplementation.I. IntroductionThere are a number of developments, both external to and internal to Lafayette College,which drove the decision to develop and approve a four year combined BSECE degree[1]. First, there has been a rapid proliferation of technology in the form of computers andcommunication systems throughout society and in engineering in particular during

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education III

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suryaprasad Jayadevappa, PES School of Engineering; Ravi Shankar, Florida Atlantic University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2009-53: THE CHANGING WAYS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE ANDENGINEERING EDUCATION: A SUITABLE PEDAGOGY TO ADAPT BETTERSuryaprasad Jayadevappa, PES School of Engineering PES School of EngineeringRavi Shankar, Florida Atlantic University Page 14.1186.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The Changing Ways of Computer Science & Engineering Education: A Suitable Pedagogy to Adapt BetterAbstract:Computer industry workforce skills required continue to change rapidly. Newer computertechnologies are introduced continually while existing ones become obsolete at a faster pace. It isa major challenge to evolve a flexible curriculum that can adapt

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael V. Doran; Herbert E. Longenecker; David L. Feinstein; David D. Langan

by both the instructor and the student, a more efficient andeffective learning experience can be achieved. In this paper we define an approach to accomplish thisimproved understanding and we report on initial experiences with the use of that approach in the classroom. CS CURRICULUM First courses in any discipline are crucial. In Computer Science, students develop and apply problem-solving skills and learn elementary software engineering principles. These first courses, previously referred toas CS1 and CS2, were topically defined11,12. In 1991, the ACM/IEEE-CS Joint Curriculum Task Force released Computing Curricula 1991.Computing Curricula 1991 defined multiple options by proposing a

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Laura L. Lisiecki

Session 1658 A Corrosion Module for Computer Based Instruction of Materials Science: Initial Student Feedback and Analysis Laura L. Lisiecki Lawrence Technological UniversityAbstract The National Science Foundation (NSF) is sponsoring the Greenfield Coalition for New ManufacturingEducation, which was formed in order to initiate a new curriculum in mantiacturing engineering and technologyfor students wishing to obtain associate and bachelors degrees in manufacturing engineering technology andbachelor of science

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the STEM Box: Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Chalece Delacoudray, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sunni Newton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Justina Jackson; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Stephen Garrett, Georgia Institute of Technology; Hilah Barbot, Amazon Web Services; Jason Freeman; Joycelyn Wilson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sabrina Grossman

education research and program evaluation projects related to K-12 STEM education.Justina JacksonMeltem AlemdarStephen GarrettHilah Barbot (Sr. Product Engineer)Jason FreemanJoycelyn WilsonSabrina Grossman© American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Your Voice is Power: Integrating Computing, Music, Entrepreneurship, and Social Justice LearningAbstract:Computational thinking has become pervasive across many technical and creative disciplines.Creating a computationally literate workforce capable of recognizing and eliminating algorithmicdiscrimination requires diverse perspectives and lived experiences. Your Voice is Power is a 5-class period curriculum targeted for K-12 audiences

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alison K. Polasik, Ohio State University

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Materials

Engineering at OSU. Dr. Polasik’s research interests include modeling of microstructure-property relationships in metals, as- sessment of educational outcomes, and engineering-specific epistemology in undergraduate students. Dr. Polasik is a member of ASM, TMS, and ASEE. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017Successes & Lessons Learned in an Undergraduate Computational LabSequence for Materials Science & EngineeringAbstractIn 2012, with a switch from quarters to semesters of instruction during the academic calendaryear, the Materials Science & Engineering Department at The Ohio State University added aseries of computational labs to the required undergraduate curriculum. Over the

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jared Oluoch, University of Toledo

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Computing and Information Technology

Paper ID #30354Maintaining Dual ABET Accreditation in a Computer Science andEngineering Technology ProgramDr. Jared Oluoch, University of Toledo Dr. Jared Oluoch is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering Technology (CSET) at the University of Toledo, OH. He is also the Program Director for the CSET and IT programs, where he is responsible for advising, curriculum development, and ABET accreditation. He received his PhD in Computer Science and Informatics at Oakland University in 2015 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Maintaining Dual ABET Accreditation in a

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Solarek, University of Toledo; Hong Wang, The University of Toledo; Allen Rioux, The University of Toledo; William Evans, The University of Toledo; weiqing sun, The University of Toledo

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Computers in Education

prepared aCAC supplemental questionnaire as well as the TAC self study. The program shifted from“technology” focus to a combination of computer technology and science.The process has been an exercise in continuous improvement for us – resulting in strengtheningthe computer science components of the CSET program – producing graduates who are bettercomputing professionals. With respect to the faculty and curriculum standards, we have reachedthe point of full implementation. With respect to having the entire curriculum “touch” everyCSET student, this is a work-in-progress. All of our students are affected by the curriculumchanges. Each student is subject to the revised course content in the courses they encounter asthey move through the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David W. Jackson, Boston College, Lasell College, and Waltham (MA) Public Schools; Helen Zhang, Boston College; Mike Barnett, Boston College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #27251Board 69: Integrating Computational Thinking, Engineering Design, andEnvironmental Science through Smart GreenhousesDavid W Jackson, Boston College, Lasell College, and Waltham (MA) Public Schools David W. Jackson is a PhD student in Curriculum & Instruction at Boston College, an Adjunct Professor with Lasell College, and an After-School STEM Coordinator with Waltham (MA) Public Schools.Helen Zhang, Boston College Helen Zhang is a senior research associate working at the Lynch School of Education, Boston College. Her research interest includes science education, design thinking, and learning from failure.Prof

Conference Session

Computational Thinking in Pre-College Engineering

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily M. Haluschak, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kristina Maruyama Tank, Iowa State University; Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Amanda Clara Emberley, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Pre-College Engineering Education

thefinal design challenge. This type of connection between the engineering design challenge andwhat the students learned in individual lessons was much more common across the threeclassrooms in the second year.Use and Description of Computational Thinking The primary computational thinking elements emphasized in the curriculum werecentered around sequencing, algorithms, debugging, and sorting. Despite including elements ofCT within the curriculum unit and covering CT as a focus in the summer workshop, the explicituse of CT terms and explanations around the various CT competencies were used sparinglyduring year one. A more common alternative, was that the teachers were observed usingsynonyms or discussing only parts of a CT element with their

Conference Session

Computer Based Measurements

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Sanjeev Arora; Fariborz Asadian; Masoud Naghedolfeizi

software. The lab also includes two experimental set-ups thatcan be fully controlled, monitored and operated by computer systems using virtualinstrumentation technology. They also feature on-line capabilities that allow users to operatethem remotely through the Internet.The new curriculum has positively impacted our existing programs in many respects. For thefirst time, our students have been able to perform applied research in their fields of engineeringand science and publish/present their findings in a national scientific conference. In addition, thelab has been utilized as an instructional facility in teaching of a number of courses inmathematics, physics and engineering.This paper describes the efforts undertaken with respect to curriculum

Conference Session

Makerspaces

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hoda Ehsan, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tikyna Dandridge, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Pre-College Engineering Education

elementary gradesand argue that children as young as elementary grades can engage in some computationalthinking competencies [12], [13]. In addition, a limited number of studies have investigatedchildren’ computational thinking in an engineering context. For example, one study exploredchildren’s CT abilities during the implementation of an integrated STEM curriculum [14]. Theseauthors suggested that elementary students as young as kindergarten-aged can abstract patternsand use algorithms. In our previous research, we investigated kindergarten students’ ability toengage in pattern recognition in a STEM+C curriculum [15]. We observed examples of patternrecognition in the artifact that students have created during their experience with the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Ramirez-Salgado, University of Florida; Tanvir Hossain; Tamzidul Hoque; Swarup Bhunia, University of Florida; Mary Jo Koroly; Bradford Davey; Pavlo Antonenko, University of Florida

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #39786Board 265: Engaging Students in Exploring Computer Hardware Funda-mentalsUsing FPGA Board GamesAndrea Ramirez-Salgado, University of Florida Andrea is a doctoral student at the University of Florida specializing in Educational Technology within the Curriculum and Instruction program. She has a master’s degree in Education and ICT and a bachelor’s degree in Software Systems Engineering. Andrea has been teaching undergraduate and graduate courses for the past thirteen years covering topics such as algorithms, process engineering, instructional design, and applications of technology in education. Her research

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 17

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morgan Haley McKie, Florida International University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

accessibility into thecomputing curriculum effectively. This synthesis not only contributes to academic discourse butalso serves as a guide for improving digital accessibility in computer science education,ultimately aiming to foster an inclusive academic environment for all students.Introduction/MotivationOnline courses and digital resources have revolutionized education, providing students withunprecedented flexibility and access to educational content [1], [2]. Amidst this digitaltransformation, a significant challenge endures, one that strikes at the very core of educationalequity: ensuring that these digital resources are both accessible and usable for all students,regardless of their abilities or disabilities [3]. In the contemporary educational

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Nikolaos Katopodes; Donald D. Carpenter

Session 2570 An assessment of the redesigned Computational Methods course at the University of Michigan. Donald D. Carpenter, Nikolaos Katopodes University of MichiganAbstractIn the spring of 2000, the junior level Computational Methods for Engineers and Scientistscourse at the University of Michigan was redesigned as part of the Department of Civil andEnvironmental Engineering curriculum restructuring. The broad objective of the oldcomputational methods course was to apply numerical methods to solve various problems inengineering and science. The

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Barry J. Farbrother

Session 2432 A New Approach to Electrical & Computer Engineering Programs at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Barry J. Farbrother Ph.D. Head, Electrical & Computer Engineering Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyAbstractTwo new degree programs1 are now being offered by the department of Electrical &Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. The new Bachelor'sprograms in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, are the result of atop-down curriculum design process which took several years to complete.‘Renaissance Engineers

Conference Session

Instructional Showcase

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tiffany Davis; Nea Sann; Mia Dubosarsky, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Shakhnoza Kayumova, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity, Professional Interest Council (PIC)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #42929Rosie’s Walk: A Culturally Responsive Computational Thinking PK-1 Challenge(Resource Exchange)Tiffany DavisNea SannDr. Mia Dubosarsky, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Mia Dubosarsky has been a science and STEM educator for more than 20 years. Her experience includes founding and managing a science enrichment enterprise, developing informal science curriculum for young children, supporting Native American teachers in the development of culturally responsive science and math lessons, developing and teaching graduate level courses on assessment in science education, and working with thousands of educators

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - DEI and Design Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sebastian Dziallas, University of the Pacific; David Mueller, University of the Pacific; Shelly Gulati, University of the Pacific; Mary Kay Camarillo, University of the Pacific; Abel A. Fernandez P.E., University of the Pacific; Chi-Wook Lee, University of the Pacific; Vivek Pallipuram, University of the Pacific

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

-sized, private student-centered university with Asian American and Native AmericanPacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) status.The School of Engineering and Computer Science has a high proportion of first-generation andPell-eligible students (approximately 40%).The curricular redesign presented here is part of a broader effort to embed design throughout thecurriculum and to develop an interdisciplinary experience that strengthens first-year students’sense of belonging and persistence in engineering and computer science. The desire to transformthe first-year experience developed from a school-wide curriculum and pedagogy working groupthat engaged faculty from all departments. The working group

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brittany Fasy; Joseph Chipps, Montana State University - Bozeman; Stacey Hancock, Montana State University - Bozeman; Aayushi Dangol; Kristin Searle, Utah State University; Colby Tofel-Grehl, Utah State University; Aubrey Rogowski, Utah State University; Mengying Jiang, Utah State University

Paper ID #38431Culturally Responsive Storytelling Across Content AreasUsing American Indian Ledger Art and Physical ComputingJoseph Eli Chipps (Postdoctoral Researcher) Joseph Chipps is a postdoctoral researcher at Montana State University, studying computer science education. A former secondary computer science educator, curriculum developer, and professional development facilitator, Joseph works with teachers to support their practice and beliefs about students in computer science.Aayushi DangolBrittany Terese Fasy Brittany Terese Fasy is an Associate Professor at Montana State University. Her research is in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Leen-Kiat Soh, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Gwen Nugent, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Wendy Smith, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Guy Trainin, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; John T. Sutton, ResultED LLC; Kent Steen, Lincoln Public Schools

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

research on changes in STEM teaching and learning as well as institutional change.Dr. Kent Steen, Lincoln Public Schools American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 A Comprehensive Professional Development Program for K-8 Teachers to Teach Computer Science1. IntroductionThe Adapt, Implement, and Research at Nebraska (AIR@NE) project, funded by the NSFCSforAll Researcher-Practitioner Partnership (RPP) program, examines the adaptation of avalidated K-8 Computer Science (CS) curriculum in diverse school districts statewide. OurResearch-Practitioner Partnership is primarily between the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, theLincoln Public Schools, and