Conference Session

Outreach Along the K-12 Pathways to Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liesl Hotaling, University of South Florida-St. Petersburg; Susan Lowes, Teachers College/Columbia University; Rustam Stolkin; Peiyi Lin

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

arating scale from A to F, including + and -. The high school students’ ratings were high for both(85 percent gave an A or B for enjoyment and about 75 percent gave it an A or B for learning),but the middle school students’ ratings were higher (over 98 percent gave it an A or B or learningand 80 percent for enjoyment). Males at both levels were slightly more enthusiastic than females.When asked what they liked most about the project, the items mentioned most frequently by thehigh school students referred to the hands-on aspects of the project. The middle school studentsalso liked the building but their second highest choice was working in groups and their third was

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Benton, University of Texas, Austin; Taylor Martin, Univ of Texas at Austin

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-2053: SYSTEM SCAFFOLDING OF CONTENT INTEGRATION IN HIGHSCHOOL ENGINEERING AND DESIGNTom Benton, University of Texas, Austin Tom Benton received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas in 1999 and is currently a Masters student in the University's Educational Technology program. He is primarily interested in the development and study of systems that support collaboration between designers while scaffolding elements of the design process.Taylor Martin, Univ of Texas at Austin Taylor Martin received a B. A. in Linguistics and an initial teaching certification from Dartmouth College in 1992, an M.S. in Psychology from Vanderbilt University in 2000, and a Ph.D. in

Conference Session

High School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal S Corbett, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; David E. Hall, Louisiana Tech University

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Grand Challenge,” The Bent of Tau Beta Pi, Spring 2003.13. Siegel, M. “Smart Sensors and Small Robots,” IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, Budapest, Hungary, May 21-23, 2001.14. Avanzato, B., “Penn State Abington Mobile Robotics Program,” http://www.ecsel.psu.edu/~avanzato/robots/, 2006.15. Hall, D., Swanbom, M., Tims, H. (2010) “Work In Progress: 2D Paper Trusses as a Mechanism for Teaching K12 Fundamental STEM Topics

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Using Web-Resources and Literature to Teach Engineering in P-8

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianna L. Dorie, Purdue University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, y el ingeniero. Detroit: B. Ethridge--Books.[20] Chaffee, A. (1925). Brownie: The engineer of Beaver Brook. Springfield, Mass: Milton Bradley Co.[21] NAE (National Academy of Engineering), (2008). Changing the conversation: Messages for improving public understanding of engineering. Washington, D.C.: The National Academies Press.[22] Sendak, M. (1963). Where the wild things are. New York: Harper & Row.[23] Silverstein, S. (1964). The giving tree. New York: Harper & Row.[24] Brown, M. W., & Hurd, C. (1947). Goodnight moon. New York: Harper & Brothers.[25] Seuss, Dr . (1960). Green eggs and ham. New York: Beginner Books ; distributed by Random House.[26] Barrett, J., & Barrett, R. (1978). Cloudy

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Shepard, University of Saint Thomas; Colton Thomas Altobell, Camp Olson YMCA

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

facilitator ensures that all participants walk away having learned something new.References1 White, W.S. (1906). Reviews before and after school vacation. American Education, 10, pp. 185-188.2 Cooper, H., Nye, B., Charlton, K., Lindsay, J., Greathouse, S. (1996). The effects of summer vacation on achievement test scores: A narrative and meta-analytic review, Review of Educational Research. 66, pp. 227-268.3 Alexander, K.L., Entwisle D.R., & Olson L. S. (2007). Summer learning and its implications: Insights from the Beginning School Study, New Directions for Youth Development, 114, pp. 11-32.4 Dale, E. (1954). Audio-visual methods in teaching. New York,, Dryden Press5 Rudman, C.L. (1994). A review of the

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Wendell, Tufts University; Kathleen Connolly, Tufts University; Christopher Wright, Tufts University; Linda Jarvin, Tufts University; Mike Barnett, Boston College; Chris Rogers, Tufts University; Ismail Marulcu, Boston College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

design into science curriculum is supported by the NationalAcademy of Sciences, which reports that the number of students who have had formalengineering education since 1990 is less than 6 million, whereas the number of students enrolledin U.S. K-12 classrooms was about 56 million in 2008.7 This means that less than 10 percent ofstudents between 1990 and 2008 have had some type of formal engineering education. TheNational Academy of Sciences documents the potential benefits of including engineeringeducation in K–12 schools as (a) improved learning and achievement in science andmathematics, (b) increased awareness of engineering and the work of engineers, (c)understanding of and the ability to engage in engineering design, (d) interest in

Conference Session

Broadening Participation

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston; Cathy P. Lachapelle, Museum of Science, Boston

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3732: ENGAGING ALL STUDENTS IN ENGINEERINGDr. Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston Christine Cunningham is a Vice President at the Museum of Science, Boston, where she oversees curric- ular materials development, teacher professional development, and research and evaluation efforts related to K-16 engineering and science learning and teaching. Her projects focus on making engineering and science more relevant, understandable, and accessible to everyone, especially marginalized populations such as women, underrepresented minorities, people from low socio-economic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. She is the Founder and Director of the Engineering is Elementary project.Ms. Cathy P

Conference Session

High School Students Thinking and Performance

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew D. Lammi, North Carolina State University; Theodore J. Branoff, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

looked up andslid back in their chairs, perhaps to signal to each other that they were ready to move forward. Braden: Okay. [pause, both looking down at the design scenario] It’s pretty uh… Eric: So, what do they want us to do? I don’t really get it. B: Basically, the problems is, uh… E: We have power outages B: Power outages. How can we stop that? That’s pretty broad. [Eric breathes a slight snigger in agreement] B: A pretty broad subject, um E: You got everything from just like just your house power or like power lines downed from trees. Lotsa’ crap. [Braden reaches for a pencil] B: How about we write down all the ways that we can think that your power would go out E

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Thomas Malcolm, University of Virginia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

). Quantitative estimation: One, two, or three abilities? Mathematical Thinking and Learning, 5(4), 259–280.17 Reys, R. E., Rybolt, J. F., Bestgen, B. J., & Wyatt, J. W. (1982). Processes Used by Good Computational Estimators. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 13(3), 183–201. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/74855518 Sternberg, R. J. (1990). Metaphors of mind: Conceptions of the nature of intelligence. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.19 Hsi, S., Linn, M. C., & Bell, J. E. (1997). The Role of Spatial Reasoning in Engineering and the Design of Spatial Instruction. Journal of Engineering Education, 82(2), 151–158.20 Sorby, S. A. (2009). Educational research in

Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arlisa Labrie Richardson, Estrella Mountain Community College; Maria Reyes, Estrella Mountain Community College; Marge Goodman, Intel Corporation

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Lemon Battery This interactive session will include am A1  Study of electrical circuits MON 125  Using a lemon as a battery source Sustainability – Alternative Power This interactive session will include 10:00 am to 11:30 B  Study of solar power am  Use of everyday materials to build a solar cooker Student Life 11:30 to 12:15 pm Lunch with a Buddy

Conference Session

Engineering in Middle Schools

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Cathell, Drexel University; Michael Birnkrant, Drexel University; Jean Robinson, Martha Washington Elementary School; Priscilla Blount, Martha Washington Elementary School; Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University; Eli Fromm, Drexel University

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and complemented more traditional science andmath lessons to better address Pennsylvania educational standards. With the use of the software,students demonstrated improvements in testing scores, as well as a more receptive attitudetoward learning. This project also illustrated that varied instructional strategies may be usefulfor better engaging both male and female students.AcknowledgmentsThis work was supported in part by National Science Foundation Award No. DGE-0538476.Bibliography1. Pahl, R. H., Finally, a good way to teach city government! A review of the computer simulation game "SimCity.". Social Studies 1991, 82, (4), 165-166.2. Frye, B.; Frager, A. M., Civilization, colonization, SimCity: simulations for the social studies

Conference Session

Engineering in the Elementary School

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edmond Saliklis, California Polytechnic State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

seemed to work well. We also struggled with the “wow factor.” Many of thesechildren have been exposed to very ingenious presentations in their classrooms. We avoided thetemptation to create a really high tech teaching module, and instead we chose to try to create aningenious, yet fun way of exploring an engineering idea. This led us to the idea of creating alaminated arch. We offer this model up to others who are interested in K-12 outreach so thatthey too might be inspired to demonstrate our rich engineering heritage as we seek to inspirefuture generations of engineering students. Page 13.218.16Bibliography 1. Chakravartula, A., Ando, B., Li

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Igel, Polytechnic Insititute of New York University; Ronald Leonel Poveda, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Magued G. Iskander, Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

No response Clear/positive Unclear/negative No response response response response response     (a) (b) Q3. How are robots and math related? Q4. Where can you use mathematics? Pre-activity Post-activity Pre-activity Post-activity 54.5 45.5 95.5

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; Eric Deemer Ph.D., Louisiana Tech University; Krystal S. Corbett, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

effects of the camp, while we wereinterested in examining patterns of vocational personality type to assess the accuracy with whichstudents were selected for participation in the camp. That is, certain vocational personality types wereexpected to be correlated with participants’ preferences for liberal arts versus science and technology.Holland’s RIASEC model [5] represents a theory of vocational personality which posits that individualschoose occupations on the basis of 6 interest types: (a) Realistic; (b) Investigative; (c) Artistic; (d)Social; (e) Enterprising; and (f) Conventional. Realistic types prefer working with objects (e.g., tools)and in outdoor settings, whereas Investigative types are described as intellectually curious and

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Dale Bremmer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

communication/collaboration/ professional development through an online community of practice. For thepreponderance of the questions within this cluster, respondents (a) did not have enoughexperience to answer, (b) felt that they had little confidence their ability to use PRISM’s onlinecollaboration venues, or (c) simply did not use the PRISM’s virtual community of practice. Page 12.1502.72.3 Quantitative Assessment Using Statistical Methods: In 2005 and in 2006, we completeda relatively low-cost, opportunistic assessment by identifying and analyzing data sets alreadybeing captured by the state department of education at the district and schoolhouse

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Pelletier, Northern Essex Community College; Paul Chanley, Northern Essex Community College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

giving birth to a boy orgirl.The lessons were judged to be of sufficient quality that each teacher-participant earned a grade ofat least a B+ in the graduate course at Endicott College. Unfortunately, there were noopportunities during the course for teacher-participants to test their lessons with their ownstudents in their classrooms. However, participants planned to use these lessons in the followingacademic year.The Report from the EvaluatorA participant survey of the teachers enrolled in the professional development program entitledBuilding Math Skills in Context: Integrating Mathematics with Engineering/Technology wasconducted by Davis Square Research Associates (DSRA) as a part of the evaluation of theMuseum of Science PowerUp Project. This

Conference Session

Ensuring Access to K - 12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benita Comeau, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Donna Llewellyn, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Pastirik

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

managed to meet the state mandated passingrates for the math and language arts portions. This data is quite encouraging.a) b) Page 11.1264.5 c) Failing rate rises Percent failingFigure 2: GHSGT Results in (a) English/Language Arts, (b) Mathematics, (c) Science; source: GADepartment of Education Report Cards 3 Upon closer examination of the GHSGT math scores, it is apparent that this school hasexhibited a gradual decrease in

Conference Session

Fundamental: K-12 Students and Engineering Design Practices (Part 1)

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Bethke Wendell, University of Massachusetts Boston; Christopher George Wright, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Patricia C Paugh, University of Massachusetts Boston

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, Creativity and Cognition Press, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia.Dym, C.L. (1994). Engineering: A synthesis of views. New York: Cambridge University Press.Gee, J. P. (2004). Language in the science classroom: Academic social languages as the heart of school-based literacy. In W. Saul (Ed.), Crossing boarders in literacy and science instruction: Perspectives on theory and practice. Newark, DE: International Reading Association.Glaser & Strauss, 1967.Hegedus, T. A., Carlone, H. B., & Carter, A. D. (2014). Shifts in the cultural production of “smartness” through engineering in elementary classrooms. Proceedings of the 121st American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsey G. Groark, Southern Methodist University; Delores M. Etter, Southern Methodist University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Columbus, OH: ERICClearinghouse for Science, Mathematics and Environmental Education.6. Weinberg, A. E., Basile, C. G., & Albright, L. (2011). The effect of an experiential learning program on middleschool students' motivation toward mathematics and science. RMLE Online, 35(3).7. Kolodner, J. L., Camp, P. J., Crismond, D., Fasse, B., Gray, J., Holbrook, J., Puntambekar, S., & Ryan, M.(2003). Problem-based learning meets case-based reasoning in the middle-school science classroom: Puttinglearning by design (tm) into practice. The journal of the learning sciences, 12(4), 495-547.8. Gibson, H. L., & Chase, C. (2002). Longitudinal impact of an inquiry‐based science program on middle schoolstudents' attitudes toward science. Science

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Courtney Bonuccelli, Washington State University; Denny Davis, Washington State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

electroniccomponent. The substrate surface is then augmented with micro-machining to produce a matrixof micron sized posts. Finally, these posts can be chemically augmented to further improve theirinteraction with the fluid of choice. (A) (B) (C) Copper Substrate Micro-pin-fins Chemically augmented postsFigure 1: Schematic of a (A) traditional copper substrate heat sink, (B) substrate with micro-pin-finsmachined into surface, and (C) final augmented design with chemically enhanced posts. The surface enhancement is one part of the optimized design solution

Conference Session

Research to Practice: STRAND 4 – K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design (Part 1)

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Avneet Hira, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

maker movement. Innovations 7, 11–14 (2012).3. The role of interest in learning and development. (Psychology Press, 1992).4. Hynes, M. M., Joslyn, C. H. & Hira, A. Underrepresented students’ interests and how they relate to engineering. in NARST Annual International Conference (2015).5. Hira, A., Joslyn, C. H. & Hynes, M. M. Classroom makerspaces: Identifying the opportunities and challenges. in IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings 1677–1681 (2014).6. Transformative Learning Technologies Labs. Transformative Learning Technologies Lab. (2013). at 7. Waller, B. Math interest and choice intentions of non-traditional African-American college students. J

Conference Session

Professional Development Programs for Teachers

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Thompson, University of South Carolina; Jed Lyons, University of South Carolina; Amber Caicedo, University of South Carolina

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Influence Primary Influence Figure 1: Factors Affecting Participation as Reported by Teacher PartnersLong-Term Benefits. The second section contained a total of 15 items, broken into threesubcategories of 5 items each. The subcategories were (a) content and knowledge, (b) teachingstrategies, and (c) attitudes and resourcefulness. The responses within the subcategories wereadded to first identify the subset with the most identified lasting benefits. As shown in Figure 2,the subcategory teaching strategies had the most teachers responding that the program“significantly improved” their ability to incorporate engineering based activities into theirinstruction. However, content and knowledge has the largest combined response of “improved”and

Conference Session

Approaches to K -12 Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming; Dennis Coon, University of Wyoming; Paul Crips, Laramie Middle School; John Pierre, University of Wyoming

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Part B Program Description, December, 2004.7. Dwellis, A., “EE 212: Digital Design,” Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO8. Barrett, S., “EE 281: Digital Design,” The United States Air Force Academy, ColoradoSprings, CO9. Barrett, S., “EE/COSC 2390: Digital Design,” University of Wyoming. Page 11.1128.14Page 11.1128.15

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Engineering Collaboration: Faculty & Student in K-12 Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holly Anthony; Josh Price; Joe Harris

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

II, review information that thestudents have recorded in their journals. I: On board, review what students already know. This should include some basic knowledge of metals, heat, and temperature. II: Discuss any ideas that may have been generated that suggest a tentative course of action. III: Begin lecture on metals and alloys. This lecture will take at least two days and students may record lecture notes in their journal. (Days III-IV) IV: Brain Storm #1: Students will b asked to write a short essay explaining what they think will happen to metals that undergo heat stress. V: Quiz at beginning of class on day V over metals lecture

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, Ph.D., University of Southern California

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Engineering and Public Policy, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

viaformation, nurturance and sustaining an important targeted school-university urban educationalpartnership. Our university has partnered with large urban school districts to plan, deliver andsustain a targeted inservice teacher professional development and a middle and high schoolSTEM curriculum intervention. The partnership goals are to assist inservice middle and highschool science teachers in: (1) designing and implementing integrated science and engineeringcurricula and (2) development of instructional methods and strategies that enable teachers toeffectively (a) teach challenging content and research skills in middle and high school asdemanded by state/national science standards; (b) generate knowledge and transform practice inhigh school STEM

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Middle School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jed S. Lyons, University of South Carolina

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). Effects of elementary- and middle school-based GK-12 programs on graduate student teaching and communication skills. Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 19-24, 2004.19. Cunningham, C., Gavel, B., Knight, M., and Faux, R. (2005). Learning through teaching: a longitudinal study on the effects of GK-12 programs on teaching fellows. Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland, Oregon, June 12-15, 2005.20. Lyons, J., Thompson, S., and Fisher, S. (2005). Effects of participating in a GK-12 program on the graduate students’ programs of study. Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland, Oregon, June 12-15, 2005.21. Buck, G. A

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Daney, Downingtown Area School District & Villanova University; Aaron P. Wemhoff, Villanova University; Gerard F. Jones, Villanova University

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.; Powers, S. (2006) Improving Science Literacy Through Project-Based K-12 Outreach Efforts that Use Energy and Environmental Themes. Presented at 2006 ASEE Annual Conference. 10. Krohn, J. L.; Apple, S. C. (2003) Energy and the Environment: An Energy Education Course for High School Teachers. Presented at 2003 ASEE Annual Conference. 11. Fleischer, A. S., Wemhoff, A. P., Ural, A., O'Brien, J. C., Alaways, L. W. (2010). Development and Execution of a Successful Mechanical Engineering Outreach Program for Middle School Girls. Proceedings of the Northeast Regional American Society of Engineering Education Conference. 12. Brown, R.; Masanet, E.; Nordman, B.; Tschudi, B.; Shehabi, A.; Stanley, J. (2007

Conference Session

Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University; John Thieken, Arizona State University; Monica Elser, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Sharon Kurpius-Robinson, Arizona State University; James Middleton, Arizona State University; Jay Golden, Arizona State University

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met after school for 90 minutestwice a week, in the school media center. The schedule was adapted to comply with field trips,district holidays, testing days, and half-days. The academic year units consisted of: a) DesertTortoise - study and simulate desert tortoise behaviors using LEGO Mindstorms NXT roboticsby building a toy that behaves like a desert tortoise; b) Circuits/Chain Reaction - study ideas oflocal actions and global reactions by building chain-reactions using Pico Crickets, found objects,and electrical circuit components; and c) Urban Heat Island - study the heat island phenomenonand build models to mitigate heat. Students were also afforded the opportunity to engage infieldtrips, parent nights, and internships related to program

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K-12 Computer Science and Computational Thinking Initiatives

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alfredo J. Perez, Northern New Mexico College; Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Northern New Mexico College; Jorge Crichigno, Northern New Mexico College; Raul R. Peralta, Northern New Mexico College; David Torres, Northern New Mexico College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

example of this activity is to decompose the steps taken to go from a placeto another (e.g. Leave house, make right, go straight for x miles, turn left, go straight y miles,arrive).B. Pattern RecognitionPattern Recognition is the ability to notice common characteristics or differences that will createshortcuts or make predictions. For example, suppose the sequence of numbers: 1, 4, 10, 19, and31. Can you describe the pattern? What would be the next number in the sequence? If correctlyidentified, the next number in the sequence should be 46. Even though this is a simple sequence,many algorithms and processes take into account some type of pattern recognition in order toformalize what is happening.C. Pattern Generalization and AbstractionOnce the

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daphne Duncan, Purdue University; Euridice Oware, Purdue University; Monica Cox, Purdue University; Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

academy, preschool-4th grade teachers completed Milton is Missing, acurriculum that is targeted for grades 3 and 4. Each activity is described in Appendix A.Students are introduced to the way engineers solve problems through a series of activities thatenable the students to identify the individual(s) that have captured a summer camp mascot.Activities encompass problem-solving in general with math and science based tools,mathematical modeling, and engineering design.Fifth and 6th grade teachers completed Mission to Mars9, a curriculum that allows students toconduct several activities geared towards investigating and designing systems in order to sustainhuman life on mars. See Appendix B for a description of the activities. During the