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Developing a Pathway to Post-Secondary Study of Engineering for Underrepresented Secondary Students (Work in Progress, Diversity)

Conference Session
Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Adrianne J. Wheeler, Project SYNCERE; Jason Coleman, Project SYNCERE
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education
Paper ID #34128Developing a Pathway to Post-Secondary Study of Engineering forUnderrepresented Secondary Students (Work in Progress, Diversity)Miss Adrianne J. Wheeler, Project SYNCERE Adrianne is currently the Director of Programs at Project SYNCERE, a Chicago-based engineering ed- ucation nonprofit devoted to creating pathways of opportunity for underrepresented students to pursue STEM careers. She received her Bachelors of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is currently working towards her Doctor of Educa- tion at DePaul University. Her interests are in
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Board 117: Work in Progress: Impact of Teaching Engineering Summer Academy on Teacher Efficacy and Teaching Beliefs

Conference Session
Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joni M. Lakin, Auburn University; Mary Lou Ewald, Auburn University; Nancy Nowlin Blanco, Project Lead the Way; Jessica A. Gilpin, Auburn University
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Pre-College Engineering Education
to project-based learning in middle and high school classrooms. Her academic training includes a B.S. in Physics and an M.S. in Biology, both from Auburn University.Nancy Nowlin Blanco, Project Lead the Way Nancy Blanco currently serves as Alabama’s Director of School Engagement for the STEM education non-profit Project Lead The Way (PLTW). Prior to joining PLTW, Nancy was the Lead English as a Second Language Teacher and PLTW Program Coordinator in Lee County Schools. Nancy earned her undergraduate degree from Auburn University and holds a Master of Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Education from Auburn University.Dr. Jessica A Gilpin, Auburn University
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Middle School Capstone Engineering Projects (Work in Progress)

Conference Session
Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Kenneth Berry, Southern Methodist University
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Pre-College Engineering Education
Paper ID #34262Middle School Capstone Engineering Projects (Work in Progress)Dr. Kenneth Berry, Southern Methodist University Dr. Kenneth Berry is a Research Professor at the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education (CIEE) in the Lyle School of Engineering at Southern Methodist University (SMU). He has worked as an education specialist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory until he received his doctorate in Educational Technology in 2001. He then taught at the Michael D. Eisner School of Education at California State University at Northridge (CSUN). In 2009, he moved to Texas to work at the Science and Engineering Education
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Basic Electrical Parameters Measurement Laboratory: A K-12 Outreach Project

Conference Session
Program Evaluation Studies
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Rohit Dua, Missouri University of Science & Technology
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Pre-College Engineering Education
://gocaps.yourcapsnetwork.org/3. R. Dua, “Interactive Digital Logic Laboratory for K-12 Students (Work in Progress),” 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, OH, USA4. N. Kelly, K. Brown, R. Dua, “Work-In-Progress Interactive Digital Logic Laboratory for Kids: Decimal-To-Binary Conversion Emulator – An Experiential Learning Project,” 2015 ASEE Zone III Conference student paper competition winner. Springfield, MO, USA
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Caregivers’ Multiple Roles in Supporting their Child through an Engineering Design Project (Fundamental)

Conference Session
Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 13
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Amber Simpson, State University of New York at Binghamton; Jing Yang, Indiana University Bloomington ; Peter N. Knox, Binghamton University (State University of New York); Adam V. Maltese, Indiana University-Bloomington
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Pre-College Engineering Education
Paper ID #32581Caregivers’ Multiple Roles in Supporting their Child through anEngineering Design Project (Fundamental)Dr. Amber Simpson, State University of New York at Binghamton Amber Simpson is a Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education in the Teaching, Learning and Edu- cational Leadership Department at Binghamton University. Her research interests include (1) examining individual’s identity(ies) in one or more STEM disciplines, (2) understanding the role of making and tinkering in formal and informal learning environments, and (3) investigating family engagement in and interactions around STEM-related activities
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Elementary Teachers’ Verbal Support of Engineering Integration in an Interdisciplinary Project (Fundamental, Diversity)

Conference Session
Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 12
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Sarah Catherine Lilly, University of Virginia; Anne Marguerite McAlister, University of Virginia; Jennifer L. Chiu, University of Virginia
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education
Paper ID #32972Elementary Teachers’ Verbal Support of Engineering Integration in anInterdisciplinary Project (Fundamental, Diversity)Miss Sarah Catherine Lilly, University of Virginia Sarah Lilly is a PhD student in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Special Education at the University of Virginia. She holds a B.S. in Mathematics and English and an M.A.Ed. in Secondary Educa- tion from The College of William and Mary. Her research centers on STEM education, particularly using qualitative methods to understand the integration of math and science concepts with computational mod- eling and engineering design
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The Formation and Dynamics of Teacher Roles in a Teacher-Student Groupwork during a Robotic Project

Conference Session
Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 19
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Pooneh Sabouri, New York University; Shramana Ghosh, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Abhidipta Mallik, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Vikram Kapila, NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering
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Pre-College Engineering Education
Paper ID #29575The Formation and Dynamics of Teacher Roles in a Teacher-StudentGroupwork during a Robotic Project (Fundamental)Pooneh Sabouri, New York University Pooneh Sabouri received her Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning, focusing on science education at New York University. She has a master’s degree in mathematics education and statistics from The University of Texas at Austin and earned her bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology in Iran. Pooneh is interested in teacher learning and how to co-develop theoretical tools with teachers to inform and expand their teaching practices
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The Effect of the Project Lead the Way Program on Students' Spatial Visualization Skills (Evaluation)

Conference Session
PCEE Evaluation Studies
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jamie R. Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Elyse Hill, University of Guelph; Anne Marie Spence, Baylor University
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education
Paper ID #23796The Effect of the Project Lead the Way Program on Students’ Spatial Visual-ization Skills (Evaluation)Mrs. Jamie R. Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Jamie Gurganus works in the Mechanical Engineering Department at UMBC, focusing in the field of Engineering Education. She also serves as the Associate Director of Engineering Education Initiatives for the College of Engineering and IT at UMBC. Her research is focused on solving problems relating to educating engineers, teachers, and the community. She seeks to identify best practices and develop assess- ments methods that assist teachers
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Building Youths' Socio-Technical Engineering Knowledge through Engagement in a Community Solar Energy Project (Evaluation)

Conference Session
Energy & Technology in Pre-College Engineering Education
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michelle Jordan, Arizona State University; Wendy Wakefield, Arizona State University; Mia Delarosa, Arizona State University; Clark Miller, Arizona State University; Carlo Altamirano-Allende
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education
Paper ID #27295Building Youths’ Socio-Technical Engineering Knowledge through Engage-ment in a Community Solar Energy Project (Evaluation)Dr. Michelle Jordan , Arizona State University Michelle Jordan is as associate professor in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State Uni- versity. She also serves as the Education Director for the QESST Engineering Research Center. Michelle’s program of research focuses on social interactions in collaborative learning contexts. She is particularly interested in how students navigate communication challenges as they negotiate complex engineering design projects. Her
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A STEM-based, Project-driven, Introductory Programming Class for Pre-service Teachers

Conference Session
Professional Development for Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Wesley G. Lawson, University of Maryland, College Park; Jennifer Lee Kouo, Towson University; Vaishnavi Murthy, University of Maryland, College Park
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Pre-College Engineering Education
Paper ID #25056A STEM-based, Project-driven, Introductory Programming Class for Pre-service TeachersProf. Wesley G. Lawson, University of Maryland, College Park Prof. Lawson has earned five degrees from the University of Maryland, including a Ph,D, in Electrical Engineering in 1985. In his professional career at College Park, where he has been a full professor since 1997, he has worked on high-power microwave devices, medical devices, and engineering and STEM education. He is an author or coauthor on 5 books and over 70 refereed journal articles and 200 conference presentations and publications.Dr. Jennifer Lee Kouo
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Evaluation of virtual young scholar program with a focus on hands-on engineering design projects in a virtual setting (Evaluation)

Conference Session
Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Elena Nicolescu Veety, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; James Edward Lamberth III, Enloe High School; Evelyn L. Baldwin, Wake STEM Early College High School
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Pre-College Engineering Education
Paper ID #33845Evaluation of virtual young scholar program with a focus on hands-onengineering design projects in a virtual setting (Evaluation)Dr. Elena Nicolescu Veety, North Carolina State University at Raleigh Elena Veety received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, in 2011. Her research focused on liquid crystal polarization gratings for tunable optical filters and telecommunications applications. Since 2011, she has been a Teaching Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University. Currently, she is the Education
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A Case Study on How Teachers' Knowledge and Beliefs Influence Their Enactment of the Project Lead The Way Curriculum (Evaluation)

Conference Session
Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Mary K. Nyaema, The University of Illinois at Chicago; David G. Rethwisch, The University of Iowa; Mark Andrew McDermott
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Pre-College Engineering Education
Paper ID #35042A Case Study on How Teachers’ Knowledge and Beliefs Influence TheirEnactment of the Project Lead The Way Curriculum (Evaluation)Dr. Mary K. Nyaema, The University of Illinois at Chicago Mary Nyaema is an educational consultant with the University of Illinois at Chicago. She earned a doc- toral education degree from University of Iowa. She has two years post doctoral experience in discipline based educational research and has taught high school science and mathematics. Her research interests include STEM Education, active learning, evidence based strategies and problem based learning.Dr. David G. Rethwisch, The
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Talking About Design: Teacher Talk About Design Ideas with Teams of Middle Schools During Engineering Design Projects

Conference Session
Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 7
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Amanda Johnston, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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Pre-College Engineering Education
Paper ID #30217Talking about design: Teacher talk about design ideas with teams ofmiddle schools during engineering design projects (Fundamental)Amanda Johnston, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Amanda Johnston is a PhD candidate in engineering education at Purdue University.Prof. Tamara J Moore, Purdue University at West Lafayette Tamara J. Moore, Ph.D., is a Professor in the School of Engineering Education and Director of STEM Integration in the INSPIRE Institute at Purdue University. Dr. Moore’s research is centered on the integra- tion of STEM concepts in K-12 and postsecondary
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Using Human-Centered Design to Drive Project-Based Learning in a High School Summer STEM Course (Evaluation)

Conference Session
Engineering Design Process Activities with Secondary Students
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Austin C. Wong, The Cooper Union; George J. Delagrammatikas, The Cooper Union; Elizabeth M. Waters, The Cooper Union
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Pre-College Engineering Education
Paper ID #27558Using Human-Centered Design to Drive Project-Based Learning in a HighSchool Summer STEM Course (Evaluation)Mr. Austin C. Wong, The Cooper Union Austin Wong is a graduate of Cooper Union with a BA and MA in Mechanical Engineering. The research he is doing pertains to the advancement of STEM education with the help of rapid prototyping at a high school and college level. He is a high school STEM teacher at Grace Church High School, and developed curriculum for the high school physics, robotics, CAD, and engineering classes he teaches and is also the director of the Design Lab at Grace Church School. He also
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Board 127: A Project-Based Approach to Develop Engineering Design Process Skills Among High School Students (Work in Progress)

Conference Session
Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mi Thant Mon (Thant) Soe, Drexel University; Robert Shultz, Drexel University; James M. Muscarella, Plymouth Whitemarsh High School; Jessica S. Ward, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Adam K. Fontecchio, Drexel University
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education
Paper ID #23525A Project-Based Approach to Develop Engineering Design Process Skills AmongHigh School Students (Work in Progress)Ms. Mi Thant Mon (Thant) Soe, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.) Thant is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics department at Drexel University where she focuses on developing microfabrication and microfluidic tools for biomedical research.Mr. Robert Shultz, Drexel University Robert Shultz is a Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. student and a at Drexel University. His research interests include biomaterials, drug delivery, spinal cord injury, neuroinflammation, and
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Board 130: Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) High: Preliminary Findings Regarding Learning Outcomes for Underrepresented Students (Work in Progress, Diversity)

Conference Session
Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Alissa Ruth, Arizona State University; Tameka Spence, Arizona State University; Joseph V. Hackman, Arizona State University; Jennifer Velez M.Ed., Arizona State University; Hope Parker, Arizona State University; Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh, Arizona State University
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education
Paper ID #22516Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) High: Preliminary Find-ings Regarding Learning Outcomes for Underrepresented Students (Work inProgress, Diversity)Dr. Alissa Ruth, Arizona State University Alissa Ruth is cultural anthropologist at Arizona State University. Her portfolio of funded research in- cludes testing innovative approaches to supporting minority/first generation students’ transition from high- school to community colleges and universities.Ms. Tameka Spence, Arizona State University Tameka Spence is an education researcher at Arizona State University. Her scholarly interests include
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The Tiny House Project: Building Engineering Proficiency and Self-Efficacy through Applied Engineering at the High School Level (Evaluation)

Conference Session
Engineering Design Process Activities with Secondary Students
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jessica D. Gale, Georgia Institute of Technology; Beth Ann White
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education
Paper ID #26528The Tiny House Project: Building Engineering Proficiency and Self-Efficacythrough Applied Engineering at the High School Level (Evaluation)Dr. Jessica D. Gale, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Jessica Gale is a Research Scientist II at Georgia Tech’s Center for education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC). Her research focuses on project-based learning, STEM inte- gration at the elementary and middle grades levels, design-based implementation research, and fidelity of implementation. Dr. Gale has a particular interest in project-based engineering in elementary school communities and the
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Project BUILD (Building Using an Interactive Learning Design): Hands-on Learning in Public Libraries in Partnership with Engineers (Resource Exchange)

Conference Session
PCEE Resource Exchange
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jeannine Finton, American Society Of Civil Engineers; Keliann LaConte, STAR Net/Space Science Institute ; Jennifer Jocz, Education Development Center
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education
. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Project BUILD (Building Using an Interactive Learning Design): A Partnership Between Public Libraries and Engineers (Resource Exchange) Jeannine Finton, American Society of Civil Engineers, 703-295-6310, jfinton@asce.org Keliann LaConte, National Center for Interactive Learning/Space Science Institute, 720-974-5835, klaconte@SpaceScience.org Jennifer Jocz, Education Development Center, 781-365-8586 x2116, jjocz@edc.orgABSTRACTShort DescriptionPublic libraries provide an excellent environment to reach children interested in engineering beyond thetypical classroom. In Project BUILD, volunteer engineers are
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Board 125: Work in Progress: Development of a Project-based, Differentiated Engineering Curriculum (DEC) for High School Students

Conference Session
Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James M. Muscarella, Plymouth Whitemarsh High School; Mi Thant Mon Soe, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Jessica S. Ward, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)
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Pre-College Engineering Education
Paper ID #26624Board 125: Development of a Project Based, Differentiated Engineering Cur-riculum (DEC) for High School Students [Work in Progress]James M. Muscarella, Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Jim Muscarella is a physics and engineering teacher at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. Over the past decade, he has created and developed an engineering program for high school students. Jim holds both a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and a M.S. in Education from Drexel University.Ms. Mi Thant Mon Soe, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.) Thant is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical
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Getting Everyone to the Fair: Who Participates in and Benefits from Science and Engineering Fairs (Evaluation)

Conference Session
Best Practices in Out-of-School Time
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joni M. Lakin, Auburn University; Mary Lou Ewald, Auburn University; Virginia A. Davis, Auburn University
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education
development opportunities related to project-based learning in middle and high school classrooms. Her academic training includes a B.S. in Physics and an M.S. in Biology, both from Auburn University.Prof. Virginia A. Davis, Auburn University Dr.Virginia A. Davis’ research is primarily focused on using fluid phase processing to assemble cylindrical nanomaterials into larger functional materials. Targeted applications include optical coatings, 3D printed structures, light-weight composites, and antimicrobial surfaces. Her national awards include selection for the Fulbright Specialist Roster (2015), the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum’s Young Investigator Award (2012), the
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CanSat Pico-satellite Building Workshop as an Effective Tool for STEAM Education, A Case Study

Conference Session
Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Jorge H. Kurita, Universidad Nacional de Asunción; Derlis Ortiz Coronel; Lucas Domingo Moreira Bogado, Universidad Nacional de Asunción; Blas Fernando Vega, Universidad Tecnológica Nacional Unidad de Formación Superior
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education
theylearn how to build CanSats for future projects in order to encourage undergraduate and high schoolstudents to get interested in space science. The teacher participants begin by comparing CanSatdesigns to mission requirements; redesigning the CanSat taking into account the technicalknowledge limitations; implementing the new design; launching the CanSats and collect the data,and finally, organizing a training course for students. Impact on learning effectiveness will bemeasured with indicators like: Experimentation and iteration, Trial and debugging, Reusing andremixing, Abstraction and modularization [2] and will be scored as low, medium or high. Inaddition, problem-solving competencies based on Polya method [3] [4] will be considered
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High School Students' Perspective of Active Learning in a Remote Classroom (Fundamental).

Conference Session
Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 10
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Olushola V. Emiola-Owolabi, Morgan State University ; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University
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Pre-College Engineering Education
disciplines. She enjoys observing the intellectual and professional growth in students as they prepare for engineering careers. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021High school students' perspective of project-based learning in online learning Olushola Emiola-Owolabi, Medha Dalal, Adam Carberry, & Oluwakemi Jumoke Ladeji-OsiasThe delivery mode of education for many high school students changed recently, confining students toattend classes virtually from home. Remote learning can sometimes give students fewer experientiallearning opportunities. A focus group discussion was carried out with 35 high school students to exploretheir perception of their learning
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Preparing High School Students to Succeed in STEM Fields via an Early College Experience

Conference Session
Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 16
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Northeastern University; Christos Zahopoulos, Northeastern University; Rajini Jesudason, Northeastern University
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education
clusters, one of which is clean energy. Inone state, this is due in part to the 2008 Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA), whichmandates that greenhouse gases be reduced in the state to 25% below 1990 levels by 2020, and80% by 2050 [1]. To address the growing need for investment in job creation, a privateuniversity, an urban high school, and an industry partner collaborated to create a program forhigh schoolers to instill excitement in this growing field. Specifically, this program addressesthe increasing need for a diverse and highly skilled STEM (Science, Technology, Engineeringand Math) workforce with a focus on Clean Energy. The program was designed to: ● Offer an introductory engineering design course which used project-based learning
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Engineering Outreach: Ambassador Girls Empowering Girls in the Field

Conference Session
Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 15
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation and Research Consulting; Suzanne Eyerman, Fairhaven Research and Evaluation; Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University; Michael A. Soltys, University of Colorado, Boulder
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education
International University Dr. Fletcher is currently an Assistant Professor at Florida International University. Her research focus includes people of color and women in STEM and quality in K-12 and higher education. Prior to FIU, Dr. Fletcher served as the Director of Pre-college Programs for NSBE. Additionally, she spent time in industry holding technical and operations-based roles and has experience with outreach projects focused on STEM education and mentoring.Dr. Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University Araceli Martinez Ortiz, PhD., is Research Associate Professor of Engineering Education in the College of Education at Texas State University. She leads a comprehensive research agenda related to issues of
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The Card-Board DIY Microcontroller for Use with Paper Mechatronics (Resource Exchange)

Conference Session
PCEE Resource Exchange
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Colin Dixon, Concord Consortium; Corey T. Schimpf, The Concord Consoritum; Sherry Hsi, Concord Consortium
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Pre-College Engineering Education
Scientist with interest in design research, learning analytics, re- search methods and under-representation in engineering, A major strand of his work focuses on develop- ing and analyzing learning analytics that model students’ cognitive states or strategies through fine-grained computer-logged data from open-ended technology-centered science and engineering projects. His disser- tation research explored the use of Minecraft to teach early engineering college students about the design process.Ms. Sherry Hsi, Concord Consortium Dr. Sherry Hsi is the Executive Vice President of the Concord Consortium. She leads the strategic de- velopment, design, and research of learning technologies using her background in engineering
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Nano-environmental Engineering for Teachers (Work in Progress)

Conference Session
Professional Development for Teachers
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Carolyn Aitken Nichol, Rice University; Christina Anlynette Alston, Rice University; Jorge E Loyo Rosales, Rice University; Alice Chow; Carrie Obenland, Rice University
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education
are unaware ofthe benefits of integrated STEM learning, which involves learning STEM content while alsoaddressing authentic problems. One particularly effective strategy for employing integratedSTEM learning is through Project-Base Learning (PBL), in which students gain real worldexperience in designing and leading their own STEM-focused projects.PBL is a pedagogical teaching approach that places students at the center of learning. The role ofthe teacher is to help facilitate learning by guiding students to essential understandings. Duringeffective PBL experiences, teachers set up rules and parameters that encourage students tocomplete a project within a specified time frame by working cooperatively with peers [2].Students are provided ample
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Discovery: Transition of an Inquiry-focused Learning Program to a Virtual Platform During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Evaluation)

Conference Session
Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 14
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Nicolas Ivanov, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto; Nhien Tran-Nguyen, University of Toronto; Neal Callaghan, University of Toronto; Theresa Frost, Toronto District School Board; Jose Luis Cadavid, University of Toronto; Huntley H. Chang, University of Toronto; Ileana Louise Co; Patrick Diep, University of Toronto; Guijin Li, University of Toronto; Nancy T. Li, University of Toronto; Corinna Smith, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto; Joshua Yazbeck; Locke Davenport Huyer, Johns Hopkins University; Dawn M. Kilkenny, University of Toronto
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Pre-College Engineering Education
andstudents with several challenges. Teachers have found themselves quickly creating distancelearning materials to provide equal or greater educational opportunity and engagement as in-person instruction. This shift is met with parallel increased demand on students to independentlymanage their learning and coursework with the absence of in-person supervision, support, andpeer interaction. In this work, we describe our approach and observations in transitioningDiscovery, a secondary student science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)education program, to a virtual platform.Developed by graduate students in 2016, Discovery was designed to engage secondary studentsin semester-long inquiry-based projects within the context of biomedical
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Board 113: Teaching Hands-On Racecar Design in a Summer Pre-College Program

Conference Session
Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
George J. Delagrammatikas, Cooper Union; Estuardo Rodas, Cooper Union
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education
. He teaches undergraduate design, thermo- dynamics, and engineering experimentation and is the faculty adviser to both the Formula SAE Team (Cooper Motorsports) and Pi Tau Sigma Honor Society.Mr. Estuardo Rodas, Cooper Union Estuardo Rodas is Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Cooper Union for the Advance- ment of Science & Art where he is also Project Coordinator of the Mechanical Engineering Lab. He is adviser for Cooper’s Formula SAE team and a Lead Instructor for the summer STEM program for high school students. Among his other projects, Prof. Rodas designed the Ike Heller Center for Integrated Manufacturing and Robotics at Brooklyn Tech, collaborated in construction and design of the
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The Pencil-Top Fidget: Reinventing Shop (Metal Drilling and Tapping) in High School Science Classrooms

Conference Session
Engineering Design Process Activities with Secondary Students
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Matthew J. Traum, Engineer Inc.; Sharon Liz Karackattu, Oak Hall School
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Pre-College Engineering Education
-serving engineering universities in the U.S. Dr. Traum coordinated MSOE’s first crowd-funded senior design project. He also co-founded with students EASENET, a start- up renewable energy company to commercialize waste-to-energy biomass processors. Dr. Traum began his academic career as a founding faculty member in the Mechanical & Energy Engineer- ing Department at the University of North Texas - Denton where he established a successful, externally- funded researcher incubator that trained undergraduates to perform experimental research and encouraged matriculation to graduate school. Traum received a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he held a research
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Design and Implementation of Data Collection in a Large-Scale, Multi-Year Pre-College Engineering Study: A Retrospective

Conference Session
Best Practices in Research & Assessment Tools for Pre-College Engineering Education
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ibrahim H. Yeter, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Campbell University; Hoda Ehsan, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Abeera P. Rehmat, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Annwesa Dasgupta, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Barbara Fagundes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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Pre-College Engineering Education
interests focus on early P-12 engineering education and identity development.Ms. Hoda Ehsan, Purdue University, West Lafayette Hoda is a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education, Purdue. She received her B.S. in me- chanical engineering in Iran, and obtained her M.S. in Childhood Education and New York teaching certification from City College of New York (CUNY-CCNY). She is now a graduate research assistant on STEM+C project. Her research interests include designing informal setting for engineering learning, and promoting engineering thinking in differently abled students in informal and formal settings.Dr. Abeera P. Rehmat, Purdue University, West Lafayette A Post-doctoral Research Associate at Purdue
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