Conference Session

Computer Science and Information Technology in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tony Docal, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

main approach is to encourage an engaging learningenvironment based on constructivist principals and problem-based learning. Student engagementis an important component in online learning, and the research literature documenting theimportance of participant interaction in online learning is extensive. The Podcast course was organized into weekly themes and topics. The website for thecourse included a syllabus, assignments, weekly learning goals and questions, supplementarycourse materials, and related links. These materials were always available and served as theorganizational anchors for the course. Each topic was organized for an asynchronous discussionon an electronic discussion board during a specific week and was based on weekly

Conference Session

Certifying Teachers in Engineering or Integrated STEM

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

AnnMarie Thomas, University of Saint Thomas; Jan B Hansen, University of Saint Thomas; Sarah H. Cohn, Science Museum of Minnesota; Brian Phillip Jensen, University of St. Thomas

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

teachers and education majors anunderstanding of what collegiate level study of engineering entails. Thus, time was spentdiscussing ABET and typical course components of various engineering degrees.Associated with this discussion is a look at various engineering disciplines. Teacherswere referred to the Engineering Go For It (Education)10 site for more information onthese topics.Finally, students were introduced to the concepts of work, force, and energy, as thesewould be referred to throughout the course. For some students, this section was a review,while for others it was new material.For this unit’s homework, students were asked to read the above-mentioned paper byPawley on definitions of engineering9 and post on the class’ online discussion

Conference Session

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

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

they finish and master the skills theyneed to, they get to build. In addition, using the kit addresses a branch of the scienceframeworks that would have otherwise, gone unaddressed. By building, the students getto be ‘engineers’ and use the engineering design process. I have carried this through toother aspects of my curriculum, such as building bridges and designing roller coasters.Your course opened my eyes to a different way of teaching.” Page 11.529.15Detailed Syllabus with Objectives:3/3/05 Knights & Knaves Objective : Using Logic puzzles in a classroom setting Project : group problem solving 1) Introduction logic puzzles

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dewey Spangler, Virginia Tech; Olga Pierrakos, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

students atRVGS and to other governor’s school students via an online computer course managementsystem (CMS). GSEN has a pre-requisite of introductory calculus and extends over the entireschool year. RVGS is one of the first high schools in the United States that allows students totake an online calculus based engineering mechanics course for college credit. Most other highschool engineering programs investigate the profession in general terms and then focus on“hands-on” project oriented activities. Many of the programs reviewed by the authors involvesummer “boot camp” type curriculums usually not requiring a mathematics background beyondalgebra or trigonometry. While important, these programs do not allow students to be exposed toconcepts in

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley; Eli Patten, University of California at Berkeley; Sara Atwood, University of California, Berkeley

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

valuable experience of workingwith their peers to accomplish a common goal. 11 Page 15.236.4 Table 1. Class syllabus for Structural Aspects of Biomaterials.This course covers the structure and mechanical function of load bearing tissues and theirreplacements. Biocompatibility of biomaterials and host response to structural implants areexamined. Quantitative treatment of biomechanical issues and constitutive relationships ofmaterials are covered in order to design implants for structural function. Material selection for loadbearing applications including reconstructive surgery, orthopedics, dentistry and cardiology areaddressed. Case

Conference Session

Mentoring & Outreach for Girls & Minorities

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Holbert, Arizona State University; Lisa Grable, North Carolina State University; Patricia Dixon, Florida State University; Sharon Schulze, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

track REU students 1999-2009, as well as a study on same-sex camps effects on course choice in high school and college. Dr. Dixon is also an adjunct instructor at Flagler College, developing their Science Methods for Elementary Teachers syllabus and teaching the course since 2001. In addition to overseeing all educational programs K-20 at the Magnet Lab, Dr. Dixon is actively engaged in educational research on the effects of programs from national laboratories on students and teachers.Sharon Schulze, North Carolina State University Dr. Sharon K. Schulze is the Director of The Science House and an Associate Faculty member of the Physics Department. She manages the day-to-day operations

Conference Session

Best Practices in K-12 Engineering Panel

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Klein-Gardner; Michele Dischino; Manjit Khosla, HALS Academy; Patrick Foster, Central Connecticut State University; Carol Shields, Stevens Institute of Technology; Dan Fagan, Wallace Primary School; Martha Cyr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John Staley, Doherty Memorial High School

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the broader engineering education community. Asample course syllabus is attached to provide an example of how we were able to successfullyintegrate field experiences, which are required of our pre-service teachers, with classes and afterschool activities at a public middle school. Although ours is just one example of how such apartnership might take shape, it is intended to serve as a springboard for the development ofadditional models involving a wider range of grade levels and a broader scope of science,technology, engineering and math (STEM) topics, both at our university and elsewhere.References1. National Science Board. Science and Engineering Indicators 2008. NSB 08-01. Arlington, VA: National Science Foundation, 2008.2. Bureau

Conference Session

Computational/CS Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Wright, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

provided by thespeakers. A variety of other online resources are also provided. NCWIT and CSTA also provided awealth of printed materials that attendees could take with them to support their recruiting andteaching efforts.4 EvaluationAll of the attendees expressed an interest in learning new strategies and techniques for attractingand retaining a more diverse student population in the computer science courses. The second-mostcommon expectation (expressed by 15 of 27 participants) was to collaborate with other teachersand CS education professionals to develop ways of strengthening their CS curricula and informingschool administrators and parents about the importance of computing education for all students. At the end of the workshop