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K-5 Teacher Transformation

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue Ph.D., Towson University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

further research.Introduction This paper shares the results of a study of the ways in which 35 elementary teachersdeveloped ‘teacher-of-engineering’ identities before and after teaching science-technology-engineering integrated units of instruction (hereafter, STE units), each of which include anEngineering is Elementary (EiE) unit, for the first time. The theoretical background section ofthe paper discusses the construct of identity, as well as the importance of examining teacher-of-engineering identity. Next, the paper describes the context of the SySTEmic Project in which thestudy was situated. This is followed by a description of the quantitative and qualitative methodsused to study teachers’ experiences with and perspectives about

Conference Session

Extending a Hand Back: Older Students Inspiring Younger Students

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

AJ Almaguer, University of California, Berkeley; Roy Tangsombatvisit, University of California, Berkeley; Matthew Ford, University of California, Berkeley; Susan Yushan Chen, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley Engineers and Mentors; Lisa A. Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley; Neil Ray, University of California, Berkeley

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-2368: BUILDING ENGINEERS AND MENTORS: A MODEL FORSTUDENT-LED ENGINEERING OUTREACHAJ Almaguer, UC Berkeley AJ Almaguer studied Mechanical Engineering and Material Science Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. He was one of the founding members of BEAM.ROY TANGSOMBATVISIT, UC BerkeleyMatthew Ford, UC BerkeleySusan Yushan Chen, Berkeley Engineers and Mentors at the University of California, Berkeley I am a Bioengineering senior at UC Berkeley. I joined BEAM in my junior year because I have always wanted to mentor. I have since been working with BEAM as staff and mentor. I have also helped establish BEAM as a more prominent engineering outreach organization on campus. I plan to enroll in graduate

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Impacts on K-12 Student Identity, Career Choice, and Perceptions of Engineers

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adriana Anunciatto Depieri, University of Sao Paulo; Roseli de Deus Lopes P.E., Escola Politécnica, Universidade de São Paulo

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

of Engineers per 10,000 inhabitants in some OECD Countries in 2011 .However, this scenario may change in a few more years due to the increasing numbers ofBrazilian engineering undergraduate students lately, where in 2012 this number had asignificantly percentage of growth probably due to recent Brazilian educational policieschanges46. And the number of masters‟ degrees and PhDs graduated in all field areas byBrazilian universities has more than quadrupled in the last 15 years, jumping from 13,219 in1996 to 55,047 in 201111. Figure 2 shows the evolution of doctoral and master‟s degrees inengineering from 2001 to 2011. Nevertheless, this growth was not enough to place Brazilamong countries with large contribution to engineering research yet

Conference Session

Impacts on K-12 Student Identity, Career Choice, and Perceptions of Engineers

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Matthew Arnold Boynton PE P.E., Virginia Tech

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

using a qualitative approach findings are able to emerge from the dataand not be restricted to pre-determined categories or themes. In this way we did not limit ourresearch analysis or findings to “fit” prior work conducted in different settings.MethodThis study is part of a larger project researching barriers to engineering as a career choice forAppalachian youth. The project used an exploratory qualitative methodology and employed in-person semi-structured interviews and maximum variation sampling32. In this section wedescribe the data collection, participant characteristics, and qualitative analysis (coding) used toanswer the research questions: What role(s) does interest play in engineering career choices ofAppalachian students? How do such

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Engineering Student Involvement in K12 Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jill Andrews, University of Michigan; Lorelle Meadows, University of Michigan; Joy Oguntebi, University of Michigan

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

mathematics principles to real-world (engineering) applications, helping secondarystudents understand the importance of a college education, and providing hands-on science andengineering activities.Both Fellows and volunteer undergraduate student tutorsi assist secondary students withhomework, improving study skills, and standardized tests and examinations preparation. Summerscience experiences and academic year activities for teachers offer opportunities to work onengineering research projects with university faculty. Parents are gaining “College Knowledge”through a model Professional Learning Communities / Critical Friends Group format. The modelis designed to be exportable nationwide.This paper focuses on the involvement of university graduate and

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Engineering Across the K-12 Curriculum: Integration with the Arts, Social Studies, Sciences, and the Common Core

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mariana Tafur-Arciniegas P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; K. Anna Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #8680Changes in Elementary Students’ Engineering Knowledge Over Two Yearsof Integrated Science Instruction (Research to Practice) Strand: Engineeringacross the K-12 curriculum: Integration with the Arts, Social Studies, Sci-ence, and the Common CoreMariana Tafur, Purdue University, West Lafayette Mariana Tafur is a Ph.D. candidate and a graduate assistant in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She has a M.S., education, Los Andes University, Bogota, Colombia; and a B.S., electrical engineering, Los Andes University, Bogota, Colombia. She is a 2010 Fulbright Fellow. Her research interests include

Conference Session

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

quite often a stumbling block for many students intheir learning. Many students are not prepared for college level classes, particularly inmathematics [1, 2, 3, 4]. Point in case, one study evaluated true college-level freshmen andsophomore students entering into STEM disciplines on their knowledge of high school mathbecause it was noticed that they struggle with basic mathematical concepts that are covered atthe high school level. Two major conclusions stemmed from the research: one, studentsspecifically struggle with seven particular high school topics [5], and two, students who takemore mathematics classes, whether at the high school or collegiate level, are apt to performbetter in math and engineering classes [2, 5]. Expounding upon the

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Thinking, Reasoning, and Engineering in Elementary School

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irene Mena, Purdue University; Brenda Capobianco, Purdue University; Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

betweenstudent learning and identity formation. In this study, the EIDS was piloted with theunderstanding that subsequent administrations of the scale would be warranted. The EIDSconsists of four subscales, each targeting a different dimension of identity: academic identity,school identity, occupational identity, and engineering aspirations. Students used a three-pointLikert scale ( 1= disagree; 2 = not sure; 3 = agree). Examples of these statements include: I domy schoolwork as well as my classmates (academic identity); I like being a student at my school(school identity); Engineers work in teams (occupational identity); and When I grow up I want tobe an engineer (engineering aspirations).AnalysisAs previously explained, three student participants from

Conference Session

Engineering Design in Pedagogy

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kyungsuk Park, Utah State University

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Design in Engineering Education, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering and technology education teachers to help create anunderstanding of what the overarching goals of the study were and their role providingresearchers with access to the school facilities and students. Once the teacher was familiar withthe study, a member of the research team made classroom visits to begin the recruitment process.The researcher explained the purpose of the study and the student’s role within the study.The target student for the pilot study was one who had completed several engineering basedcourses at the high school level. Senior students were targeted for the pilot study because theywere most likely to demonstrate design thinking after having studied multiple courses, thusallowing researchers to pilot the methodology. The

Conference Session

High School Students Thinking and Performance

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kyungsuk Park, Utah State University; Shaobo Huang, Utah State University - Engineering Education

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

separate activity prior to attempting tocode the data set, which is consistent with previous literature on protocol analysis 35. During thesegmenting, it was important to define what constitutes the thought which was defined as a pausebound utterance as suggested by Atman 9.Two graduate students who were involved with the pilot of this study were tasked withsegmenting the data. Each was assigned one-half of the data set. To ensure quality segmenting,each graduate student segmented ¼ of a video assigned to the other student. This provided 25%overlap based on video time. Videos very divided into quarters and determining which quarter ofthe video to overlap was randomly done by the research leadership team. Segments generated byeach graduate student

Conference Session

Descriptions of Outreach Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rayshun J. Dorsey, WizKidz Science and Technology Centers, Inc.; Ayanna M. Howard, Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

unable to meet highexpectations. They tend to demand less academically and behaviorally, which translates intofewer opportunities to achieve and a decreased chance of graduating and going on to highereducation. As an example of this belief system, one teacher at a low-income school once said ofher students [6]: “We need to tell them, ‘You’re not all going to college.’ Some are not collegematerial and we should tell them that. They should set lower goals and follow them.” To combat this issue found in many underserved communities, we designed andimplemented a number of after school programs for at-risk elementary, middle, and high schoolstudents who have expressed or demonstrated interest in any aspect of science, technology,engineering and/or

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

extensively with students from kindergarten to graduate school, parents, and pre-service and in service teachers to both educate and excite them about engineering. As the Co-PI and Project Direc- tor of a National Science Foundation GK-12 grant, Parry developed a highly effective tiered mentoring model for graduate and undergraduate engineering and education teams, as well as a popular family STEM event offering for both elementary and middle school communities. Projects include providing comprehensive professional development, coaching, and program consulting for multiple elementary en- gineering schools in several states, serving as a regional professional development partner for the Museum of Science, Boston’s

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Engineering Collaboration: Faculty and Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Eschenbach, Humboldt State University; Mary Virnoche, Humboldt State University; Lonny Grafman, Humboldt State University; Forrest Stamper, Hoopa Valley High School; Laura Atkins, Humboldt State University; Rebecca Raymond, Humboldt State University; Katie Mills, Humboldt State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

promote distribution of resources to the underprivileged portions of the community as well as increasing awareness of inequality through teaching.Katie Mills, Humboldt State University Katie Mills is currently on the staff at Humboldt State University, working with Academic Programs and Undergraduate Studies. Katie is a graduate of Humboldt State University, having completed a BS in Interdisciplinary Physics and Chemistry and a BA in Sociology. Her academic interests include the retention of underrepresented students in science and engineering. Page 14.705.2© American Society for Engineering

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Making Elementary Engineering Work: Lessons from Partnerships and Practice

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elisabeth W. McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Carol Shields, Stevens Institute of Technology; Augusto Z. Macalalag Jr., Stevens Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, andimprove their own water filters. Figure 1(2) Catching the Wind (Mechanical Engineering)This module (Figure 2) guides students to learn about wind andthe ways engineers design machines to capture wind energy.Students explore different materials and shapes conducive tocatching the wind. For the design activity, students create theirown windmills that can lift a small weight. FElementary Pilot Study Results Figure 2The EiE modules were used in 13 New Jersey schools to assess the impact of grade appropriateengineering curricula for elementary students

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Factors Impacting Engineering Career Choices, Including Engaging Families

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juyeon Y. Kluin, Purdue University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering education; quantitative and qualitativecontent analysisIntroduction Researchers from a variety of social science disciplines have long been interested instudying the ways in which parents influence their children. Thus far, their findings demonstratethat parents play a pivotal role in children‟s education.1, 2 Many societies have alsoacknowledged the importance and benefits of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) education for international leadership roles in the 21st century global economy. AmongSTEM disciplines, increasing the focus upon engineering education is a recent and growingtrend. In particular, a great number of efforts to include engineering learning in pre-kindergartenthrough 12th grade (P-12

Conference Session

Engineering Education Research in K-12

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen A. High, Oklahoma State University; Melanie C. Page, Oklahoma State University; Julie Thomas, Oklahoma State University

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Educational Research and Methods, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

profes- sionals. Dr. High is a trainer for Project Lead the Way pre-Engineering. Additionally, she works with middle school teachers and students on engineering projects.Melanie C Page, Oklahoma State University Melanie C. Page received her Ph.D. in Quantitative Psychology from Arizona State University in 1998. She is currently a professor in the Department of Psyhcology and Director of the OSU Institute for Cre- ativity and Innovation (ICI) in the School of Entrepreneurship. Her research interests are mainly in pre- vention/intervention research; She is currently involved in several projects. One major project is looking at decreasing childhood overweight through family and peer interventions (FiSH project) with

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Outreach to K-12 Females

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ryan Smith, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Matthew Ryan Davidson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

; Maturity – Helping 9th-grade students develop the socio-cognitive skills to bridge the transition into high school. Page 23.1337.4  Subject Matter Tutoring – Providing a consistent, reliable source of encouragement and advice, including scheduled or as-needed online tutoring for academic subjects and help with homework.Pilot Study Model: During a 2008-2010 field testing, the EMERGE professional-levelsupervisor trained 18 women engineering and science students at Rose-Hulman in the skills ofmentoring. (Participation was by competitive application / interview for these paid positions.)Together, the supervisor and mentors set up

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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

Technology,” presented at American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 2006. 3. Knight, M. and Cunningham, C. “Draw an Engineer Test (DAET): Development of a Tool to Investigate Students’ Ideas about Engineers and Engineering,” presented at American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 2004. 4. Cunningham, C.M., Lachapelle, C., and Lindgren-Streicher, A. “Assessing Elementary School Students’ Conceptions of Engineering and Technology,” presented at American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 2005. 5. Thompson, S. and Lyons, J. “A Study Examining Change in Underrepresented Student Views of Engineering as a

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Broadening Participation

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meagan C. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3989: PK-12 COUNSELORS KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, ANDBEHAVIORS RELATED TO GENDER AND STEMMs. Meagan C. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette Engineer turned engineering education enthusiast, Meagan Ross is a doctoral candidate in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University and a recipient of a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. She received a B.S. in computer science from Texas Woman’s University and a M.S. in electrical engineering from Texas Tech University. Prior to beginning her doctoral studies, she worked as a microelectromechanical-systems (MEMS) engineer for Texas Instruments. Ross is currently a K-12 STEM consultant, curriculum developer, professional development