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Public Engineering of Engineering, K12 Standards, and Overview

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tylisha Baber, Michigan State University; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering

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Bridge. 2000 [cited Jan 2008]; Available from: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bridge/build.html.21. NOVA Mars: Design a Parachute 2004 [cited Jan 2008]; Available from: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/mars/parachute.html.22. PBS Kids: Goldburger To Go 2005 [cited Jan 2008]; Available from: http://pbskids.org/zoom/games/goldburgertogo/.23. Staff, D.N., Engineers Making a Difference. Design News, 2001. 56(24): p. 50-56.24. Terrill, B. and G. Dierkers, The Unofficial MacGyver How-to Handbook: Actual Working Tricks As Seen on MacGyver. 2005, Washington, DC: American International Press.25. Terrill, B. and G. Dierkers, The Unofficial MacGyver How-to Handbook: Revised 2nd Edition. 2005, Washington, DC: American

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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teac

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Morgan, Texas A&M University; Luciana Barroso, Texas A&M University

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for Students Placed atRisk, 3(4), 337-361.10. Lankford, H., Loeb, S., & Wyckoff, J. (2002). “Teacher sorting and the plight of urban schools: A descriptiveanalysis.” Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 24(1), pp. 37-62.11. Raudenbush, S. W., Rowan, B., & Cheong, Y. F. (1992). “Contextual effects on the self-perceived efficacy ofhigh school teachers.” Sociology of Education, 65(2), pp. 150-167.12. Haveman, R., Wolfe, B., & Spaulding, J. (1991). Childhood events and circumstances influencing high schoolcompletion. Demography, 28(1), 133-157.13. Jencks, C. & Peterson, P. E. (1991). The urban underclass. Washington, D.C.: The Brookings Institution.14. Noddings, N. (1992). The challenge to care in schools: An alternative

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Successful K-12 Programs for Girls & Minorities

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zbigniew Pasek, University of Windsor

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, D.C.: AUW.2. Anderson, D., Lucas, K. B., Ginns I. S., (2003), “Theoretical Perspectives on Learning in an Informal Setting”, Journal of Research in Science Teaching, Vol. 40, No. 2, pp. 177–199.3. Baker, D., (1993), “I Am What You Tell Me to Be: Girls in Science and Mathematics”, in R. J. Hannapel (Ed.), What Research Says About Learning in Science Museums, Washington, DC: Assoc. of Science Technology Centers, Vol 2, pp. 30-34.4. Binns, R., Greenberg, B., S., Holmstrom, A., Lachlan, K., Sherry, J., “Gender and Electronic Game Play”, submitted to Information Communication and Society, retrieved from Department of Communications at Purdue University: http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~sherryj/videogames/VG&

Conference Session

Successful K-12 Programs for Girls & Minorities

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Stephen Kuyath, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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and technologists. b. Describe the overall decline in students entering engineering related majors. c. Characterize the demographics of students entering engineering related majors. 2. Explain engineering career opportunities within a global and societal context. a. Identify and contrast the engineering disciplines as outlined by ASEE. b. Relate the changing roles and skills of the engineer-of-the-future. c. Outline academic preparation requirements and available academic pathways. 3. Critique the impact of diversity in promoting engineering careers. a. Recognize student differences in career and identity development. b. Identify and evaluate

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Engineering in Middle Schools

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Juanita Jo Matkins, College of William and Mary; John A. McLaughlin, McLauglin Associates; Eugene Brown, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Gail Hardinge, College of William and Mary; Nancy West, College of William and Mary; Robert Stiegler, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division; Kirk Jenne, Office of Naval Research

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AC 2008-2810: EVALUATING A COMPREHENSIVE MIDDLE SCHOOLOUTREACH PROGRAM—THE RESULTSJuanita Jo Matkins, College of William and Mary Juanita Jo Matkins is an Assistant Professor of Science Education at the College of William and Mary. She was a K-12 teacher for 18 years, and the Virginia recipient of the 1995 Presidential Award for Excellence in Secondary Science Teaching. She has written and published several papers and reports on various issues in teacher education, including assessment, gender and multicultural issues in science education.John A. McLaughlin, McLauglin Associates John McLaughlin is a senior consultant in strategic planning, performance measurement, and program

Conference Session

Engineering in Middle Schools

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Quincy Brown, Drexel University; William Mongan, Drexel University; Dara Kusic, Drexel University; Elaine Garbarine, Drexel University; Eli Fromm, Drexel University; Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University

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the problem to completion. Each letter score in Table I corresponds to a numeric score. A score of A corresponds to 16points for using an efficient technique to complete the problem, a score of B corresponds to8 points for using an efficient technique but not finishing the problem, a score of C is worth4 points for using less efficient mathematical technique, and scores of D and E are worth nopoints for either making a mechanical error or for being off-task. As there were three questionson each test, the total possible score is 48. TABLE I E NCODING AND EXPLANATION OF THE SCORING FOR PRE - TESTS AND POST- TESTS Coding Explanation (A

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Successful K-12 Programs for Girls & Minorities

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Regina Middleton, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Shelly Perdomo, University of Massachusetts Amherst

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, parents, guidance counselors and/or teachers with the opportunity to ask questions of the experience of current engineering students.A debriefing session is conducted every year to celebrate accomplishments and to implementrecommendations made by those who have participated.Conference EvaluationTo assess the program’s effectiveness, every year WEP Career day participants, parents,counselors and/or teachers complete an evaluation at the end of the conference. Components ofthe evaluations addressed knowledge of engineering, breakout sessions, panel discussion andengineering major concepts (Refer to Appendix A, Evaluation 2005 and 2006, Appendix B,Student Evaluation 2007 and Appendix C, Counselor Evaluation).The evaluations

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Engineering in High Schools

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Oswald, Oklahoma State University; Charlie Huddleston, Oklahoma State University; Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University

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Engineering Education AnnualConference & Exposition, (2004 ).2. "Office of Post Secondary Education."3. L. McAfee, and A. Kim, "Successful Pre-College Summer Programs," American Society for EngineeringEducation, (2007).4. D. Oppliger, S. Oppliger, M. Raber, and R. Warrington, "Engineering Enterprise Alliance A K-12,University and Industry Initiative to Create a Pathway to Engineering and Science Careers," American Society forEngineering Education, (2007).5. B. Matanin, T. Waller, J. Kampe, C. Brozina, and B. Watford, "A STEP in the Right Direction: StudentTransition to Engineering Program," American Society for Engineering Education, , (2007).6. C. Vallas, L. Richards, and A. Miodek, "SUMMER INTRODUCTION TO

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Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Linda Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Levelle Burr-Alexander, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ronald Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Mark OShea, CSU Monterey Bay

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ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Boulder, CO, November 5-8, 2003.4. Olds, S., Patel, C., Yalvac, B., Kanter, D. & Goel, N. “Developing a Standards-based K-12 Curricula through Partnerships with University Students and Industry”. Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, June 20-23, 2004.5. Zarske, M., Sullivan, J., Carlson, L. & Yowell, J. “Teachers Teaching Teachers: Linking K-12 Engineering Curricula with Teacher Professional Development”. Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, June 20-23, 2004.6. Sullivan, J.F., Cyr, M.N., Mooney, M.A., Reitsma, R.F., Shaw, N.C., Zarske, M.S., & Klenk, P.A. “The TeachEngineering Digital

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Enhancing K12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eli Silk, University of Pittsburgh; Christian Schunn, University of Pittsburgh

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, how many rotations would it take a) 60.5 hours the robot to travel 110 cm? b) 20 hours * a) 8 1/4 rotations c) 13.75 hours b) 2 1/2 rotations d) 2 1/2 hours c) 13.75 rotations e) 8 1/4 hours d) 20 rotations * e) 60.5 rotationsFigure 2: Example Pre-/Post-Test Item (Original and Isomorphic Version)Although gender differences were not the focus of this study, we recognize the importance ofdesigning STEM instruction that is sensitive to these differences14, especially to the extent thatshort

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Gender & Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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LaRuth McAfee, Case Western Reserve University

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://nsf.gov/statistics/wmpd/). Arlington, VA.2. United States Census Bureau, Annual Estimates of the Population by Sex, Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin for the United States: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 (NC-EST2006-03, available at http://www.census.gov/popest/national/asrh/NC-EST2006-srh.html). Washington, DC.3. National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Science Resources Statistics (2006). Science and Engineering Indicators (available at http://nsf.gov/statistics/seind06/). Arlington, VA (NSB 06-01).4. Bell, R. L., Blair, L. M., Lederman, N. G., & Crawford, B. A. (2003). Just Do It? Impact of a Science Apprenticeship Program on High School Students' Understanding of the Nature of Science and Scientific

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Engineering in Middle Schools

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Schnittka, University of Virginia; Larry Richards, University of Virginia

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. Additionally, each teacher showed the interviewer examplesof student work and told stories about students and teams of students who had participated in theengineering design activities. All the interviews were audiotaped and transcribed for lateranalysis.Three student evaluation surveys were used in this study, one for each kit (Appendixes B, C, andD). The evaluation survey was originally designed by a student team of mechanical engineeringstudents at the University of Virginia in 2006 for a kit they developed on making headphonespeakers. The survey was modified for the kits in this study.Each survey consisted of 10 Likert-scale questions and three open-ended questions. The Likert-scale questions were about teamwork, the design process, content

Conference Session

Public Engineering of Engineering, K12 Standards, and Overview

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Welty, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Linda Katehi, University of Illinois; Greg Pearson, National Academy of Engineering; Michael Feder, National Research Council

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AC 2008-873: ANALYSIS OF K-12 ENGINEERING EDUCATION CURRICULA INTHE UNITED STATES—A PRELIMINARY REPORTKenneth Welty, University of Wisconsin, Stout Kenneth Welty is a Professor in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. He teaches a variety of undergraduate and graduate course in curriculum development, instructional methodology, and student assessment. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Illinois State University and earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana. Prior to joining the faculty at UW-Stout, he was a Visiting Professor in the College of Education at the University of Illinois, a Research Associate at

Conference Session

Engineering Student Involvement in K12 Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rajesh Ganesan, George Mason University; Donna Sterling, George Mason University; Philip Henning, James Madison University

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visits to the participatingschools have been completed by the project evaluator. We present our evaluation plan below andreport on the some of the findings in the next section.A two-pronged evaluation design is employed to assess the success of the project in meeting itsgoals and objectives, focusing respectively on: a) formative evaluation of training andimplementation processes during the first year, with the goal of making refinements andadjustments to procedures in subsequent years of the project; and b) summative evaluation of theimpact of the project on: i) the University’s higher education program and in the development ofteaching Fellows; ii) K-12 institutions served in enhancing student performance; and iii) thelong-term professional

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Successful K-12 Programs for Girls & Minorities

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stan Komacek, California University of Pennsylvania; Carol Adukaitis, PA State System of Higher Education

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AC 2008-831: MANUFACTURING A WORKFORCEStan Komacek, California University of Pennsylvania Stan Komacek earned a BS from California University of Pennsylvania, MEd from Miami University, and EdD from West Virginia University. He served as the Project Director for the PA State System of Higher Education in PA’s Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Partnership and for the PA Governor’s Institute for Technology Education. A Professor of Technology Education and Chair of the Department of Applied Engineering and Technology at California University of PA, Dr. Komacek is currently PI and Project Director for the NSF ATE Advanced Manufacturing in PA Project.Carol Adukaitis, PA State System of

Conference Session

Engineering in the Elementary School

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Miars, Rachel Freeman Elementary School; Lizette Day, Rachel Freeman Elementary School

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AC 2008-1728: GEARING UP FOR THE FUTURE: A K-12/UNIVERSITYPARTNERSHIP TO CREATE AN ENGINEERING MAGNET ELEMENTARYSCHOOLElizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University ELIZABETH A. PARRY is currently the Project Director of RAMP-UP, a K12 math outreach program funded by the GE Foundation and the National Science Foundation GK-12 Program. She obtained her BS degree in engineering management with a minor in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla in 1983. After over 10 years with IBM, she has spent the last 20 years working on K-12 engineering and STEM issues and initiatives, particularly in support of underrepresented groups.Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teac

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Robert Culbertson, Arizona State University; Marilyn Carlson, Arizona State University

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, M.; Jacobs, S.; Coe, E., Larsen, S.; Hsu, E. (2002). Applying Covariational Reasoning While Modeling Dynamic Events: A Framework and a Study. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 33, 352-378.10. Rivard, L., & Straw, S. (2000). The effect of talk and writing on learning science: An exploratory study. Science Education, 84, 566-593.11. Blanton, W. E., Simmons, E., & Warner, M. (2001). Fifth dimension: Application of cultural-historical activity theory, inquiry-based learning, computers, and telecommunications to change prospective teachers’ preconceptions. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 24, 435-463.12. Crawford, B. (2000). Embracing the essence of inquiry: New roles for science teachers. Journal of

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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teac

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Birdy Reynolds, University of Pittsburgh; Matthew Mehalik, University of Pittsburgh; Michael Lovell, University of Pittsburgh; Christian Schunn, University of Pittsburgh

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AC 2008-2304: LESSONS LEARNED FROM A PRODUCT REALIZATION RETSITE: MAXIMIZING SUCCESS FOR TEACHER RESEARCH AND HIGHSCHOOL STUDENT IMPACTBirdy Reynolds, University of PittsburghMatthew Mehalik, University of PittsburghMichael Lovell, University of PittsburghChristian Schunn, University of Pittsburgh Page 13.849.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Lessons Learned from a Product Realization RET Site: Maximizing Success for Teacher Research and High School Student ImpactAbstractRecent trends suggest a degradation of our nation's technological competitiveness and thesignificant decline in the number of K-12 students

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Engineering Professional Development for K12 Teachers

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jodi Cullum, Utah State University; Christine Hailey, Utah State University; Daniel Householder, Utah State University; Chris Merrill, Illinois State University; James Dorward, Utah State University

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AC 2008-1018: FORMATIVE EVALUATION OF A PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS INFUSINGENGINEERING DESIGN INTO THE CLASSROOMJodi Cullum, Utah State University Jodi Cullum is a doctoral student in the Experimental and Applied Psychology program at Utah State University. Her interests lie in outcomes research in health psychology and program evaluation more broadly. Jodi has been involved in numerous small-scale research studies in Canada and the United States as well as large-scale national projects. She has been involved in STEM evaluation for the National Center for Engineering and Technology Education since May 2007.Christine Hailey, Utah State University

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K-12 Engineering and Pre-College Outreach Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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AC 2008-1790: ESTABLISHING A HIGH SCHOOL / ENGINEERINGPARTNERSHIP WITH A SIMPLE INDUSTRIAL PROCESS CONTROL MODULEJohn Marshall, University of Southern Maine John Marshall is the Industrial Power and Energy Coordinator at the University of Southern Maine. His areas of specializations include Power and Energy Processing, Electronic Control Systems, and Automation. Page 13.566.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Establishing a High School / Engineering Partnership With a Simple Industrial Process Control ModuleIntroductionToo few high school

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Public Engineering of Engineering, K12 Standards, and Overview

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Nelson, University of Texas at Tyler; Michael Odell, University of Texas at Tyler; William Geiger, University of Texas at Tyler; Kristian Trampus, University of Texas at Tyler

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AC 2008-2484: A VISION FOR P-16 STEM EDUCATION AND THERELATIONSHIP BETWEENJames Nelson, University of Texas at Tyler Dr. James K. Nelson received a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from the University of Dayton in 1974. He received a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in civil engineering from the University of Houston. During his graduate study, Dr. Nelson specialized in structural engineering. He is a registered professional engineer in four states and a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He is also a member of ASEE and the SAFE Association. Prior to receiving his Ph.D. in 1983, Dr. Nelson worked as a design engineer in industry and taught as an

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K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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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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Enhancing K12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. David Burghardt, Hofstra University; Michael Hacker, Hofstra University

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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

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Topics in K-12 Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Miller, Society of Automotive Engineers International; Elizabeth Bachrach, Goodman Research Group, Inc.

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AC 2008-634: INVOLVEMENT OF STEM PROFESSIONALS IN THECLASSROOM ENHANCES EFFECTIVENESS OF SAE INTERNATIONAL’S AWORLD IN MOTION CURRICULUMMatthew Miller, Society of Automotive Engineers International As Manager of K-12 Education Programs for SAE International, Mr. Miller (Matt) leads a team of educators in the development and distribution of SAE’s award winning A World In Motion® (AWIM®) program which joins together teachers, students, and volunteer engineers/scientists in an exploration of physical science. Before his employment at SAE, Matt developed a passion for educating the country’s youth in the STEM fields. As a middle school teacher in Pittsburgh, PA he taught math, science and

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Engineering in Middle Schools

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tris West, Lewisburg Area School District; Abe Feuerstein, Bucknell University; Steven Shooter, Bucknell University

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• understand that decision making is better served through various perspectives • appreciate their local community and stateOne of the goals of this WebQuest was to have the students develop their critical thinking skillswhile working in groups of four. They did this by formulating their own ideas, synthesizing theinformation, and debating with teammates. Below is a list of relevant Pennsylvania statestandards addressed in this WebQuest.Science and Technology Standards 3.8.7.C Identify the pros and cons of applying technological and scientific solutions to address problems and the effect upon society.Geography Standards 7.1.6.A Describe geographic tools and their uses. 7.1.6.B Describe and locate

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Engineering in Middle Schools

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Engineering in the Elementary School

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edmond Saliklis, California Polytechnic State University

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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

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K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Powers, Clarkson University; Bruce Brydges, SUNY Potsdam; Gail Gotham, SLL BOCES; James Carroll, Clarkson University; Peter Turner, Clarkson University; Douglas Bohl, Clarkson University

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G ApplicationTaxonomy to add a second dimension E(Figure 1), 10 thereby providing anexcellent framework to capture the Comprehension A B“rigor and relevance” that hands-on Acquisition Application Awarenessand project-based learning can bring to world predictable situations

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Engineering in High Schools

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitchell Nathan, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Natalie Tran, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Allen Phelps, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Amy Prevost, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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. Thecurriculum-analysis procedures include the following steps: (a) Identify specific learning goals toserve as the intellectual basis for the analysis; (b) Make a preliminary inspection of thecurriculum materials to see whether they are likely to address the targeted learning goals; (c)Analyze the curriculum materials for alignment between content and the selected learning goals; Page 13.1268.5(d) Analyze the curriculum materials for alignment between instruction and the selected learning 5goals; (e) Summarize the relationship between the curriculum

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Engineering in High Schools

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Crismond, The City College of New York

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reasoning is critical for students to noticeflaws in their designs, change them and so improve the quality of their final products through theprocess of iterative design. Teaching students diagnostic reasoning in the context of doing Page 13.1259.2technological or engineering design can become an authentic context in K-12 settings for: (a) Teaching science and engineering science concepts related to how the device works; (b) Using inquiry-like observational skills and the capability to zoom in/zoom out attention when analyzing products; (c) Developing a description of the desired behavior of the planned device; and, (d