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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krista Dulany Chisholm, University of Florida; Olivia Lancaster; Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida

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Paper ID #40036Board 165: Evaluation of an Introductory Computational Thinking SummerProgram for Middle School to Identify the Effects of AuthenticEngineering Experiences (Work in Progress)Dr. Krista Dulany Chisholm, University of Florida Dr. Krista Chisholm is a Research Assistant Scientist working for the EQuIPD grant at the University of Florida. She currently manages the development and deployment of the Goldberg Gator Engineering Explorers Summer Program in school districts across Florida. She was previously the Lead Instructional Specialist on the EQuIPD grant coaching K-12 teachers in Florida. Dr. Chisholm excels in

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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DeAnna Bailey, Morgan State University; Baba Amin Imamu Ojuok, The Uhuru Academy; Tamara Altman, Impact Allies; Charnee Bowens, Morgan State University; Kevin Kornegay, Morgan State University; Kofi Nyarko, Morgan State University; James Holly, Jr., University of Michigan

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Paper ID #42330Board 151: Utilizing African-Centered STEM Education to Inspire African-AmericanParticipation in STEMDr. DeAnna Bailey, Morgan State University Dr. DeAnna Bailey is a faculty member of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Morgan State University. Dr. Bailey has an academic background in Electrical Engineering (B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Doctor of Engineering). She studies African history, culture, and traditions for the purpose of re-conceptualizing engineering for African/Black people in the 21st Century. Dr. Bailey researches, develops, implements, and examines effective

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Bart's Big Plan: Engaging High Schoolers in Engineering Adventures ... Ay Caramba!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University; Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University; Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; Jin Ho Jo, Illinois State University

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Paper ID #41519The Roles of Curriculum Designers and After School STEM Teachers asEnvironmental Features for High School Students’ STEM Career Access (Fundamental)Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University Allison Antink-Meyer is a pre-college science and engineering educator at Illinois State University.Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University Jeritt Williams is an assistant professor of Engineering Technology at Illinois State University, where he teaches applied industrial automation and robotics.Dr. Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University Matthew Aldeman is an Associate Professor of Technology at Illinois

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Instructional Showcase

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan Brown, Illinois State University; Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University; Soo Won Shim, Illinois State University; Richard Bex, Illinois State University; Anthony Lorsbach

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Professional Interest Council (PIC)

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Paper ID #42709Green STEMS Activities for STEM and Sustainability (Resource Exchange)Dr. Ryan Brown, Illinois State University Ryan Brown is an Associate Dean in the College of Education at Illinois State UniversityAllison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University Allison Antink-Meyer is a pre-college science and engineering educator at Illinois State University.Soo Won Shim, Illinois State University Soo Won received her MS in Biological Science and Ph.D. in Science Education from Purdue University. She is currently an assistant professor at Illinois State University. Her research focuses on culturally responsive and

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Instructional Showcase

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amber Simpson, Binghamton University

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Professional Interest Council (PIC)

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Talk and Design She wanted to be a mechanical engineer before this experience and now she knows more specifically that she wants to be involved in robotics/ mechanical engineering much more than the other engineering fields. Being able to try out the other fields was incredibly beneficial. —-Parent OVERVIEWRecent research has

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PCEE Instructional Showcases

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimberly Wilkens, University of Virginia; Hannah Moore, University of Virginia; David Chen, University of Virginia

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Paper ID #48761Engineering-Girls Framework (Resource Exchange)Dr. Kimberly Wilkens, University of Virginia Kim Wilkens is the founder of Tech-Girls and founding board member of Charlottesville Women in Tech, a non-profit that provides human connections and resources for women and girls interested in or associated with technology. Kim has been at the forefront of K-12 computer science education at the local, state, national, and global levels and has over twenty years of experience integrating computer science in both school and out-of-school time. She completed her EdD in 2023 with a focus on creating equitable

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 12: Resource Exchange

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Merredith D. Portsmore, Tufts University; Tyrine Jamella Pangan, Tufts University; Brianna D. Starling, Tufts University

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Paper ID #38273Cellular Agriculture: An activity guide to support an engineering ethicsand impacts discussion in high school settings (Resource Exchange)Dr. Merredith D. Portsmore, Tufts University Dr. Merredith Portsmore is the Director for Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (www.ceeo.tufts.edu).Ms. Tyrine Jamella Pangan, Tufts University Tyrine Jamella Pangan is a STEM Education PhD student at Tufts University and a Graduate Research Assistant at the Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO). She is inter- ested in integrating social and emotional learning (SEL) in engineering

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Meet at Springfield Middle: Where Engineering Meets Education, Woozle Wuzzle!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zeynep Gonca Akdemir, Purdue University; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University; Erica W. Carlson, Purdue University; Nicholas Dang, Purdue University; Mahdi Hosseini, Northwestern University; Dongyang Li, Purdue University

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Paper ID #42524Supporting Middle School Students’ Learning Outcomes and Engagementwith NGSS-Aligned Quantum-Infused Science CurriculumDr. Zeynep Gonca Akdemir, Purdue University I am a research assistant within the School of Engineering Education and a fresh Ph.D. in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in Science Education at Purdue University. My research specialization lies in the development of innovative science and engineering curricula tailored for K-12 students. My primary focus is on crafting hands-on, engaging learning materials that promote learning and engagement. I am also passionate about training

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Mr. Burns' Brainchild: AI in the Springfield STEM Classroom, Release the Hounds!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Geling Xu, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Milan Dahal, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Brian Gravel, Tufts University

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Paper ID #41663Exploring K-12 Teachers’ Confidence in Using Machine Learning EmergingTechnologies through Co-design Workshop (RTP)Geling Xu, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach Geling (Jazz) Xu is a Ph.D. student in STEM Education at Tufts University and a research assistant at Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach. She is interested in K-12 STEM education, makerspace, how kids use technology to solve real-world problem, AI education, robotics education, playful learning, and course design.Milan Dahal, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach I am a graduate student in Mechanical

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Innovations and Inclusion in Pre-Service and Pre-College STEM Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marcelo Caplan, Independent Researcher; Aaron Cortes

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Paper ID #47708Connecting Cultures through Computer Science: An Online InternationalSTEAM Initiative for Spanish speaking High School Students.Mr. Marcelo Caplan, Independent Researcher I am a former Associate Professor in the Science and Mathematics Department at Columbia College Chicago, with over 25 years of experience promoting STEM education in communities worldwide. Beyond my teaching responsibilities, I have actively worked to expand STEM learning opportunities in underprivileged communities. My efforts include developing and implementing various community engagement programs, such as: 1. Scientists for Tomorrow

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Building Engineering Identity and Practice in Rural and Pre-College Contexts

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hengtao Tang, University of South Carolina; Yingxiao Qian, University of South Carolina

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South Carolina Dr. Yingxiao Qian is a clinical assistant professor in Learning Design and Technologies at the University of South Carolina. Her research interest is to design and develop various learning environments that utilize technology to enhance K-12 students’ real-world problem-solving abilities in STEM education contexts. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 “I felt like an engineer”: Exploring the impact of 3D printing sessions on rural high school students’ engineering self-efficacyAbstractThis study explored the impact of a 3D printing program on rural high school students’ engineeringself-efficacy. Engineering self-efficacy, defined as one’s belief in their

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Bart's Big Plan: Engaging High Schoolers in Engineering Adventures ... Ay Caramba!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org; Monica McGill, Institute for Advanced Engineering

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Paper ID #41209High School Computing Education: The Landscape of Equity-Enabling Research(Fundamental)Dr. Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org Dr. Julie M. Smith is a senior education researcher at CSEdResearch.org. She holds degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Software Development. She also completed a doctoral program in Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas. Her research focus is computer science education, particularly the intersection of learning analytics, learning theory, and equity and excellence. She was a research assistant at MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab, working on a program aimed at

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 12: Resource Exchange

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hoda Ehsan, The Hill School ; Abeera P. Rehmat, Georgia Institute of Technology; Samieh Askarian Khanamani

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Paper ID #40235Parents Becoming Informal Engineering Educators: Workshop for Parents(Resource Exchange)Dr. Hoda Ehsan, The Hill School Hoda is Chair for Engineering and Computer Science Department and the Director of Quadrivium Design and Engineering at The Hill School. She holds a Ph.D in Engineering Education from Purdue University, M.S. in Childhood Education from City University of New York, and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Bahonar University in Iran.Dr. Abeera P. Rehmat, Georgia Institute of Technology Abeera P. Rehmat is a Research Scientist II, at Georgia Institute of Technology’s Center for Education

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 12: Resource Exchange

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca D. Swanson, University of Nebraska - Lincoln ; Merredith D. Portsmore, Tufts University; Saundra Wever Frerichs, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Ann O'Connor

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learning opportunities for informal and elementary educators in science and engineering, particularly in online/virtual contexts.Dr. Merredith D. Portsmore, Tufts University Dr. Merredith Portsmore is the Director for Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (www.ceeo.tufts.edu) and a research associate professor.Saundra Wever Frerichs, University of Nebraska - LincolnAnn O’Connor ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Click2Engineering.Org Increasing Engineering Engagement For AllClick2Engineering.org is a free website offering professional developmentresources and opportunities to support out-of-school time K-8 STEM educatorsin developing their own

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 12: Resource Exchange

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine M. Cunningham, Pennsylvania State University; Darshita N. Shah, The Pennsylvania State University

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Paper ID #37947NAME: (Resource Exchange)Dr. Christine M. Cunningham, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Christine M. Cunningham is a Professor of Practice in Education and Engineering at the Pennsyl- vania State University. She aims make engineering, science, and computational thinking education more equitable, especially for populations that are underserved and underrepresented in STEM. Christine is the founding director of Youth Engineering Solutions (YES), which develops equity-oriented, research-based, and field-tested curricula and professional learning resources for preK-8 youth and their educators. Her research

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PCEE Instructional Showcases

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Hayes, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Merredith D Portsmore, Tufts University; Keanu Jones

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Paper ID #48773MakerPlaces: An Approach to Culturally Relevant Engineering Education(Resource Exchange, Diversity)Dr. Robert Hayes, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach As a postdoctoral scholar Robert has developed programs, lessons, and resources to support Navajo non-profit Key’ah Rural Manufacturing Alliance (KARMA) in expanding access to culturally relevant engineering education in the Navajo and neighboring reservations.Dr. Merredith D Portsmore, Tufts University Dr. Merredith Portsmore is the Director for Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (www.ceeo.tufts.edu).Keanu Jones

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Instructional Showcase

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Wiseman, Purdue University; Tori Constantine, Purdue University; Deana Lucas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Greg J Strimel, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Paper ID #41848Milling Circuit Pathways: Enhancing Students’ Competencies and Experienceswith Microelectronics (Resource Exchange)Sean Wiseman, Purdue UniversityTori Constantine, Purdue UniversityDeana Lucas, Purdue University, West Lafayette I am a Ph.D student in the Technology Leadership & Innovation Department, focusing on STEM Education Leadership at Purdue University.Dr. Greg J Strimel, Purdue University, West Lafayette Greg J. Strimel, Ph.D., is an associate professor and assistant department head for Technology Leadership and Innovation as well as the program lead for the the Design and Innovation Minor at Purdue

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PCEE Instructional Showcases

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Doan, frcdesign.org; Jonathan Mi, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

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Paper ID #49378FRCDesign.org - An Open source Advanced CAD and Engineering DesignCourse for Highschool Robotics (Curriculum Exchange)David Doan, frcdesign.orgJonathan Mi, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Jonathan Mi is a doctorate student in the Robotics department at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His research is focused on hardware and control of soft and tensegrity robots. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025FRCDesign.orgAn open source, free, learning coursefor learning advanced computer aidedrobot design for competitive high Makingschool

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PCEE Instructional Showcases

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Merredith D Portsmore, Tufts University

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from cells using bioreactors. This innovative field blends engineering, nutrition, animal science, and ethics, offering a rich platform for pre-college STEM exploration. Tufts University is advancing research in growth methods, media, scaffolding, and consumer acceptance, while also leading educational outreach. The project has created three free activity guides for middle and high school students that promote hands-on learning and discussion around the science, ethics, and sensory aspects of cellular agriculture. 80-100 Grades minute lessons