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Curriculum Exchange II
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sonja Turner, North Carolina A&T State University; Narayan Bhattarai, North Carolina A&T State University; Dhananjay Kumar, North Carolina A&T State University
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
AC 2012-5007: FROM MACROMOLECULE TO NANOFIBER: ELECTRO-SPINNING JUST THE TECHNIQUE FOR THE JOBMs. Sonja Turner, North Carolina A&T State University Sonja Turner was a middle/high school science teacher for about 17 years. She is a graduate of Bennett College in Greensboro, N.C., where she completed her bachelor’s in biology. She has attended many science education workshops and completed 12 hours of graduate level science courses. After being selected as a candidate to participate in the NSF-ERC Research Experience for Teachers Program on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University, she decided to enroll in graduate school full-time in the area of bioengineering. After completing her degree, it is her
Conference Session
Making Elementary Engineering Work: Lessons from Partnerships and Practice
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
AC 2011-1333: MAKING ELEMENTARY ENGINEERING WORK: PART-NERSHIPS AND PRACTICE–NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITYElizabeth A Parry, North Carolina State University Elizabeth Parry is a K-12 STEM curriculum and professional development consultant and the coordinator of K-20 STEM Partnership Development at North Carolina State University’s College of Engineering. She has over twenty five years of experience in industry and STEM education. Prior to her current position, Ms. Parry was the project director of RAMP-UP, an NSF and GE funded project focused on increasing math achievement in K-12 through the use of collaboration between undergraduate and graduate STEM students and classroom teachers. She is an active member of
Conference Session
Engineering in High Schools
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Douglas Oppliger, Michigan Technological University; Shawn Oppliger, Copper Country Intermediate School District; Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Robert Warrington, Michigan Technological University
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
AC 2007-1695: ENGINEERING ENTERPRISE ALLIANCE: A K-12, UNIVERSITYAND INDUSTRY INITIATIVE TO CREATE A PATHWAY TO ENGINEERINGAND SCIENCE CAREERSDouglas Oppliger, Michigan Technological University Mr. Oppliger is a professional engineer and a lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals department at Michigan Technological University. He actively works with students and teachers to get more engineering content into K-12 education. His outreach includes advising a FIRST robotics team and assisting several local FIRST LEGO League teams. In 2004 Mr. Oppliger was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Award for Service largely because of this outreach work. He is currently working with the Utica Public
Conference Session
Curriculum Exchange
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jacob L. Segil, University of Colorado at Boulder; Brian Huang, SparkFun Electronics; Lindsay Diamond, SparkFun Electronics
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
Paper ID #13718Development of a Semester Long High School Introduction to EngineeringDesign Course for a Prototypical Classroom (Curriculum Exchange)Dr. Jacob L. Segil, University of Colorado at Boulder Jacob L. Segil is an Instructor for General Engineering Plus and Mechanical Engineering degree programs at the University of Colorado Boulder. Jacob has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Bio- engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a Bioengineering focus from the University of Colorado Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the
Conference Session
Evaluation: Exploring High School Engineering Education Initiatives
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jacob L. Segil, University of Colorado at Boulder; Brian Huang, Sparkfun Electronics; Beth A Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Lindsay Diamond, SparkFun Electronics
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Diversity
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
Paper ID #13736Porting a University Introduction to Design Course to a Semester Long HighSchool Course Based on Open-Source Hardware and Arduino - EvaluationDr. Jacob L. Segil, University of Colorado at Boulder Jacob L. Segil is an Instructor for General Engineering Plus and Mechanical Engineering degree programs at the University of Colorado Boulder. Jacob has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Bio- engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a Bioengineering focus from the University of Colorado Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from
Conference Session
Addressing the NGSS, Part 2 of 3: Supporting K-12 Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections, Part 2 of 3
Collection
2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mounir Ben Ghalia, The University of Texas, Pan American; Hasina Huq, University of Texas, Pan American
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
Paper ID #9317Developing Engineering Content for K-12 STEM Classrooms by Providing aHands-On Engineering Design Experience for Teachers: A Case StudyDr. Mounir Ben Ghalia, The University of Texas-Pan American Dr. Mounir Ben Ghalia is a Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at the University of Texas- Pan American. He is the principal investigator and the director of the Research Experiences for Teachers in Emerging and Novel Engineering Technologies (RET-ENET) in the Rio Grande Valley project which is funded by the National Science Foundation. His current research interests focus on cooperative multiple mobile
Conference Session
Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Van Stephen Blackwood, Colorado School Of Mines, GK-12 NSF Fellow; Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
AC 2011-1294: CURRICULAR EXCHANGE BETWEEN A STEM UNI-VERSITY AND A RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: THE ESTABLISH-MENT OF AN INTERACTIVE VIDEO LINKVan Stephen Blackwood, GK-12 Colorado School Of Mines GK-12 NSF Fellow I am a mechanical engineering graduate student at Colorado School of Mines. I am funded by National Science Foundation GK-12 teaching fellowship. I research chemically reacting flow with respect to hy- drogen/nitrous oxide combustion chemistry.Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines Barbara Moskal received her Ed.D. in Mathematics Education from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a Professor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, the Interim Director of the Trefny Institute for Educational Innovation
Conference Session
Outreach Along the K-12 Pathways to Engineering
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Susan A. Pruet, Mobile Area Education Foundation; James Van Haneghan, University of South Alabama; Melissa Divonne Dean, Engaging Youth through Engineering
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
Paper ID #7916Using the E in STEM as a Catalyst for Science and Mathematics CurriculumReform in a Large School DistrictDr. Susan A. Pruet, Mobile Area Education Foundation Dr. Pruet has been actively involved in STEM education – as a teacher, teacher educator and direc- tor of reform initiatives for over 30 years. She received her undergraduate degree in mathematics from Birmingham-Southern College, her master’s degree in secondary education from the University of Al- abama in Birmingham, and her Ph.D. from Auburn University in mathematics education. Since 1998 she has directed two STEM reform initiatives for the Mobile
Conference Session
Curriculum Exchange II
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sharie Kranz, Coronado High School; Catherine Tabor, El Paso ISD; Art Duval, University of Texas, El Paso; Kien H. Lim, University of Texas, El Paso; Amy Elizabeth Wagler, University of Texas, El Paso; Eric A. Freudenthal, University of Texas, El Paso
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
addition, they requested the development of additional supportmaterials to help students practice skills and concepts.2. A Taste of iMPaCT-MathA main strength of iMPaCT is that it provides an experiential-visual context for students to makeconnections across multiple representations: (a) statements in a program, (b) computationalprocess; (c) graphical output, and (d) underlying mathematical concepts.For example, to interpret plots of functions (a major learning outcome of Algebra I), studentsmust be proficient at reading graphs including accurately identifying and differentiating theand axes and understanding that a point’s position is defined by a unique coordinate. Inan early exercise titled “Missing Piece,” students are provided the
Conference Session
Computational/CS Initiatives
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Eric A Freudenthal, University of Texas, El Paso; Kien H. Lim, University of Texas at El Paso; Sharie Kranz, Coronado HS-EPISD; Catherine Tabor, El Paso ISD and University of Texas at El Paso; Jeremy L Ramirez, University of Texas at El Paso
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
softwarethat support effective implementations of our activities.2. A Taste of iMPaCT-MathA main strength of iMPaCT is that it provides an experiential-visual context for students to makeconnections across multiple representations: (a) statements in a program, (b) computationalprocess; (c) graphical output, and (d) underlying mathematical concepts.For example, to interpret plots of functions (a major learning outcome of Algebra I), studentsmust be proficient at reading graphs including accurately identifying and differentiating the Page 23.1332.5and axes and understanding that a point’s position is defined by a unique coordinate. Inan early
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Broadening Participation of Minority Students in and with K-12 Engineering
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Zhao Chad Kong; Angie Martiza Bautista-Chavez, Rice University; Andres J Goza, Rice University; Rachel Jackson, Rice University; Kurt Kienast, Rice University; Sam Oke; Juan A Castilleja, The Boeing Company; Brent C Houchens, Rice University
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering, Minorities in Engineering
: Correct pre and DREAM Day responses to the three I.I. questions, spring 2009Based on this research, mini-lectures were implemented in fall 2010 with the hope that thesecould replace the informal discussions that proved so effective at AHS, while providing areproducible means for imparting the desired pre-engineering knowledge. Page 22.814.7The fall 2010 design competition focused on bridge building. The design rules are given inAppendix A and the Intuition Inventory in Appendix B. The concepts in the I.I. focusedprimarily on statics, bending and failure. Questions 1 and 4 were meant to test the same
Conference Session
Best Practices in K-12 Engineering: Partnerships
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Christine Schnittka, University of Kentucky; Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University; Lizette D. Day, Rachel Freeman School of Engineering; Augusto Z. Macalalag Jr., Stevens Institute of Technology; Albert Padilla Jr., Jersey City Public Schools; Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Patty Ann Quinones, Skyline High School
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
Education (CIESE) to conceptualize and develop a newgraduate certificate program. In this program, PISA2 in-service teachers pursue five sciencecourses to earn 15 graduate credits in science (see Appendix B). These courses, together withother requirements (passing the Praxis exam, taking a course in adolescent psychology) representa critical component of the preparation necessary for teachers to earn the Elementary SchoolEndorsement with Science Specialization. To date, four of the five courses were developed andoffered in a hybrid (face-to-face and online coursework) mode during the 2010, 2011, and 2012school years. Page 25.260.14The goals of the
Conference Session
Integrating Technical Research into Professional Development and K-12 Classrooms
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Linda S. Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Levelle Burr-Alexander, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Kwabena A. Narh, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Rajesh N. Davé, New Jersey Institute of Technology
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
to create polymer nanocomposites of superior properties. He has published more than 100 journal and conference papers covering a wide range of topics in Polymer Physics and Plastics Engineering. He is a member of several professional societies, including Society of Plastics Engineers, Sigma XI and ASEE. His research is funded by the National Science Foundation.Rajesh Dave, New Jersey Institute of Technology Rajesh N. Dav received the B. Tech. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Tech- nology, Bombay, in 1978, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees In Mechanical Engineering from Utah State University in 1981 and 1983 respectively. He is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemi- cal
Conference Session
Outreach Along the K-12 Pathways to Engineering
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kelly Doyle P.E., University of Nevada, Reno; Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego; Catherine W. French, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Heidi A Tremayne P.E., Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center; Sean P Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
large-scale experimentation of reinforced concrete, FRP composite, and hybrid bridges.Prof. Catherine W. French, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Catherine French is College of Science and Engineering Distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Minnesota. She received her B. C.E. from the University of Min- nesota in 1979. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign in 1980 and 1984, respectively. She has been a member of the faculty of the University of Minnesota since 1984. Her research addresses the behavior of reinforced and prestressed concrete struc- tural systems, field monitoring of bridges, numerical and experimental
Conference Session
K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Alice Stewart, NCA&T State University; Jagannathan Sankar, North Carolina A&T State University
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
AC 2008-911: THE GAMES WE PLAY, QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVEASSESSMENT FROM A 9-12 ENGINEERING CAMPCindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University CYNTHIA WATERS is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering at NC A&T State University and a Research Associate with the Center for Advanced Materials and Smart Structures. She received her Ph.D. from NC A&T State University. She teaches the introductory Materials Science course required of all engineering undergraduates.Devdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State University DEVDAS M. PAI is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at NC A&T State University and Associate Director of the
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Evaluation: Exploring High School Engineering Education Initiatives
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sunni H. Newton, CEISMC; Jeffrey H Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Stefanie A Wind, Georgia Institute of Technology
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Diversity
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
Page 26.844.9level. Whereas the original EDPPSR included 14 individual scoring elements, the rubric for theEDPA includes eight elements that correspond to the stages of the design process used in thecourse: A) Identify the Problem; B) Understand; C) Ideate; D) Evaluate; E) Prototype and Test;F) Iteration; G) Progression; and H) Communicate your Solution. Each element was scored usinga rating scale with six categories (5 = Exemplary; 4 = Advanced; 3 = Proficient; 2 = Developing;1 = Novice; 0 = No evidence). The performance level descriptors for elements A through G wereadapted from similar elements in the original instrument. The performance level descriptors forelement H (Communicate your Solution) were developed in collaboration with the
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Middle School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sharon F. Bendall, San Diego State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education; Christina Deckard, SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific; Clarisa E Bercovich Guelman, California State University, San Marcos; Nancy A. Taylor, San Diego County Office of Education; Adrienne Marriott, San Diego Science Alliance
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
contribute todiscussions. Make the most of this opportunity to participate in a genuine STEM laboratory. Don’t be timid! Also Page 22.1323.14be aware that the lab staff is graciously making you a part of their work, and be understanding if they cannot grant arequest. Special requests should be made through appropriate channels.Appendix B STEM PROFESSIONALS WITH CLASS The Classroom CollaborationIn the Classroom Collaboration, STEM professionals have the opportunity to excite and influence middle schoolstudents. Thoughtful planning for the Classroom Collaboration
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Engineering Student Involvement in K-12 Programs
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Rebecca Blust, University of Dayton; Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
AC 2007-2384: USING SERVICE-LEARNING TO DEVELOP A K-12 STEMSERVICE AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING SITERebecca Blust, University of DaytonMargaret Pinnell, University of Dayton Page 12.1561.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Using Service-Learning to Develop a K-12 STEM Service and Experiential Learning Website Site Rebecca P. Blust, Margaret Pinnell Ph.D. University of DaytonAbstractThis paper will discuss a National Science Foundation grant project that has beendesigned to provide a mechanism to inform a significant group of science, technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM) educators of
Conference Session
Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – I
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Daniel Sullivan, The College of New Jersey; Stephen O'Brien, The College of New Jersey; John Karsnitz, The College of New Jersey
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
AC 2007-2488: DEVELOPMENT OF A TEACHER EDUCATION CURRICULUMBASED ON ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTSDaniel Sullivan, The College of New JerseyStephen O'Brien, The College of New JerseyJohn Karsnitz, The College of New Jersey Page 12.521.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Development of a Teacher Education Curriculum Based on Engineering Principles and ConceptsIntroductionThe rate of technological innovation has become such that it has become almostimpossible for any individual to keep abreast of all the current and upcomingdevelopments. The oft-quoted statement from Arthur C. Clarke, Any sufficiently advanced technology is
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Engineering in High Schools
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ramzi Bualuan, University of Notre Dame
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
AC 2007-2583: INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING PROGRAM: ATHREE-WEEK SUMMER CAMP FOR RISING SENIORS IN HIGH SCHOOLRamzi Bualuan, University of Notre Dame Ramzi Bualuan is the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, and is the Director of the Introduction to Engineering Program. Page 12.986.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Introduction to Engineering Program: a Three-Week Summer Camp for Rising Seniors in High SchoolAbstractThe Introduction to Engineering Program (IEP) is a three-week summer camp for
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Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Debra Brockway, Stevens Institute of Technology; Elisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Mercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology; Dawna Schultz, Stevens Institute of Technology
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
AC 2009-937: ANALYSIS OF A STATEWIDE K-12 ENGINEERING PROGRAM:LEARNING FROM THE FIELDDebra Brockway, Stevens Institute of TechnologyElisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of TechnologyMercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of TechnologyDawna Schultz, Stevens Institute of Technology Page 14.212.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Analysis of a Statewide K-12 Engineering Program: Learning from the FieldAbstractEngineering Our Future New Jersey (EOFNJ), an ongoing statewide initiative to infuseengineering into K-12 science, mathematics, and technology curricula, has recently concluded athree-year effort to reach 2,000
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Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tiffany Iskander, University of Utah; Paul Gore, University of Utah; Cynthia Furse, University of Utah
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
AC 2009-1733: GENDER DIFFERENCES IN EXPRESSED AND MEASUREDINTERESTS IN ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS OVER A 30-YEAR SPANTiffany Iskander, University of Utah Tiffany Iskander is a first year doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology program at the University of Utah. Her research interests are focused on the expressed and measured gender differences and areas of interest in college bound students.Paul Gore, University of Utah Paul Gore is an Associate Professor and Student Success Special Projects Coordinator at the University of Utah. His research focuses on the academic and career success of adolescents and young adults. Prior to his current position, Dr. Gore was the Director of Career
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Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Education
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Eugene Brown, Virginia Tech; Robert McGahern, DDR&E; Robert Stiegler, NSWC-DD
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
AC 2009-1580: THE PREENGINEERING PROGRAM INITIATIVE OF THENATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION PROGRAM: A NAVY FOCUSEugene Brown, Virginia Tech Eugene Brown is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. He has worked with ONR and DoD since 2001 on educational-outreach-related work-force development issues. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics and is the author of many papers and reports describing his research in the areas of computational fluid dynamics, fluid mechanics and his work in educational outreach.Robert McGahern, DDR&E Robert McGahern is the Director of the National Defense Education Program (NDEP) Pre-Engineering Partnerships
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Thinking, Reasoning, and Engineering in Elementary School
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michele Strutz, Purdue University
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
AC 2009-693: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF THE ELEMENTARY-SCHOOLEXPERIENCES, INFLUENCES, SKILLS, AND TRAITS OF TALENTEDENGINEERSMichele Strutz, Purdue University Michele L. Strutz is a doctoral student in educational psychology in Gifted and Talented Education with a specialization in Engineering Education at Purdue University. Michele completed Masters Degrees in both Gifted and Talented Education and in Curriculum and Instruction. Prior to her studies in Education, Michele worked in Marketing at Hewlett Packard, in Computer Systems Design at Arthur Andersen, and in Engineering Sulfuric Acid Plants at Monsanto. Her years of work in the high-tech field stemmed from her undergraduate degrees in
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Approaches to K -12 Engineering
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michael Pelletier, Northern Essex Community College; Wayne Kibbe, Northern Essex Community College; Paul Chanley, Northern Essex Community College
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
2006-830: EMBEDDED COMPUTER SYSTEMS & PHOTONICS: APROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLTEACHERSMichael Pelletier, Northern Essex Community CollegeWayne Kibbe, Northern Essex Community CollegePaul Chanley, Northern Essex Community College Page 11.529.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Embedded Computer Systems & Photonics: A Professional Development Course for Middle and High School TeachersAbstractThe STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Fellows Program wasa new initiative of the Northeast Network STEM Pipeline Project in 2004-2005, to focusattention on STEM education in middle schools and high schools
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Evaluation: Exploring High School Engineering Education Initiatives
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kristen M Clapper Bergsman, Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering; Eric H. Chudler, University of Washington; Laura J Collins, Center for Research and Learning; Jill Lynn Weber, The Center for Research and Learning; Lise Johnson, The Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering
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Diversity
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
Paper ID #11774Impacts of a Neural Engineering Summer Research Experience on High SchoolStudents (Evaluation)Kristen M Clapper Bergsman, Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering Kristen Clapper Bergsman is the Pre-College Education Manager at the Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering at the University of Washington. She is also a doctoral student and graduate research assistant in Learning Sciences and Human Development at the University of Washington. Previously, Kristen worked as an educational consultant offering support in curriculum development and production. She received her M.Ed. in Curriculum and
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K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design, Part 1 of 2
Collection
2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sara Hahler, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal S. Corbett, Cyber Innovation Center
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
Paper ID #8488Using Teacher Feedback to Improve the Design of a Fourth Year High SchoolMathematics CurriculumSara Hahler, Louisiana Tech University Sara Hahler is a graduate student at Louisiana Tech University. She received her Bachelor of Science in mathematics education in 2012 from Louisiana College and is currently enrolled in the Computational Analysis and Modeling PhD program at Louisiana Tech. During her time as an undergraduate, she served as a tutor for the mathematics department at Louisiana College. Currently, she is performing research in the area of mathematics education exploring the connection between high
Conference Session
Evaluation: Exploring the Impact of Summer Programs on K-12 Youth.
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Christine Burwell-Woo, Cañada College; Ray Lapuz, Canada College; Tracy Huang, Cañada College; Nicholas Langhoff, Canada College
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Diversity
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
Paper ID #11976Enhancing Knowledge, Interest and Self-Efficacy in STEM through a Sum-mer STEM Exploration Program ˜Ms. Christine Burwell-Woo, Canada College Chris Burwell-Woo joined The STEM Center at Ca˜nada College in 2011 after 30 years in industry primar- ily focused in the area of program and client services management. She currently serves as the Program Coordinator for Math Jam a one-week intensive Math placement/course preparation program and the STEM Institute a summer STEM exploration program for high school students; in addition to her activ- ities as a Retention Specialist in The
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Curriculum Exchange
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mercedes M McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES); Jason Sayres, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES)
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Diversity
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
Paper ID #12659LEGO-Based Underwater Robotics as a Vehicle for Science and EngineeringLearning (Curriculum Exchange)Ms. Mercedes M McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES) Mercedes McKay is Deputy Director of the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) at Stevens Institute of Technology. She has led several national and statewide K-14 teacher professional development and curriculum development programs in STEM education. McKay is co- PI and Project Director for the NSF-funded Build IT Scale Up project to develop and disseminate an innovative underwater robotics curriculum for middle and high
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Enhancing K12 Mathematics Education with Engineering
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
M. David Burghardt, Hofstra University; Michael Hacker, Hofstra University
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
AC 2008-179: DEVELOPMENT OF A MATH INFUSION MODEL FOR MIDDLESCHOOL ENGINEERING/TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONM. David Burghardt, Hofstra UniversityMichael Hacker, Hofstra University Page 13.407.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Development of a Math Infusion Model for Middle School Engineering/Technology EducationAbstractEngineering design projects can provide a rich opportunity to enhance middle school studentknowledge in core disciplinary subject areas, such as mathematics and science and forms animportant aspect of the NSF supported Mathematics, Science, Technology Education Partnership(MSTP) project. A key goal of the project has been to