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Harnessing AI and Collaborative Platforms to Personalize and Innovate K-12 STEM Curriculum

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jutshi Agarwal, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Siddharthsinh B Jadeja, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Corey T Schimpf, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Carolyn S Giroux, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; A Lynn Stephens

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addressing these challenges. Front-end design deals withthe highly open-ended nature of the design process such as problem framing, need finding, and ideation. Given thisopen-endedness, it can be particularly hard to implement in K-12 settings. This NSF-funded project seeks to supportteachers in engaging secondary students in front-end design where they explore and define problems; and thengenerate and review design ideas that combine scientific, technical engineering, social and contextualconsiderations. The project takes a design-based research approach in developing curriculum and a web-basedplatform. The platform enables collaborative content generation, sharing, sketching tools, and scaffolding for ideageneration. We present preliminary results

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Evaluating Pre-College STEM Programs: Longitudinal Impact, Integration, and Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego; Karen Flammer, University of California, San Diego; Cindy Mui Perez, University of California, San Diego; Mimi Phùng, University of California, San Diego

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subjects,Discover UC San Diego not only gives students the opportunity to experience a college course, italso allows them to explore different disciplines and gain confidence in their ability to pursuefurther study. While the courses offered through the Discover program are identical in learningoutcomes and rigor as the equivalent college course, efforts are made to provide additionalsupport to the high school students since, for many of them, this is their first online, college-levelcourse. It is widely recognized that online learning environments require self-regulated learning,which can be challenging for young students [3]. Research shows that embedding interactivefunctions into the design of these environments that guide students to

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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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Rachel Burch, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, American Institutes for Research; Michael Chajes, University of Delaware; Daniel Cha, University of Delaware

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thanhalf (57%) of students perceived increased knowledge of sustainability, and more specifically,sustainability as it related to food waste. More than half (57%) perceived greater awareness ofthe connections among sustainability, engineering problem solving and biodigester technology.Student responses strongly indicated that they enjoyed learning about the biodigester and how itworks (64%) and how the effluent produced in the biodigester could be sustainability repurposed(29%).VI. Conclusions and ImpactsThis study aligns to key characteristics of education for sustainable development [19] while alsoenhancing students’ knowledge of the ways in which engineering can be used to solveenvironmental problems [6]. The collaboration between researchers

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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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Alvin Talmadge Hughes IV, University of Florida; Jacob Casey Yarick, University of Florida; Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida; Hajymyrat Serdarovich Geldimuradov, University of Florida; Sarah Louise Langham, University of Florida; Katherine Miller, University of Florida

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Paper ID #42713Developing an AI and Engineering Design Hybrid-Remote Summer CampProgram for Underrepresented Students (Evaluation)Alvin Talmadge Hughes IV, University of Florida Alvin (TJ) Hughes is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering and a minor in Engineering Innovation. He has interests in additive manufacturing, materials analysis, and data analytics. He is the Data Science/AI curriculum lead for the EQuIPD grant at the University of Florida currently manages teams working on Python Professional Development for teachers interested in Data Science, as

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Scaling Impactful Pre-College STEM + C Programs: Lessons from Transportation, Technology, and Engineering Camps

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gabriella Marie Luna, University of The Incarnate Word, GEMS Program; Stephanie Gray, University of the Incarnate Word; Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word

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research experience, and obtainingcollege and workforce readiness [8]. It is important for students to create a CV that emphasizestheir education, research experience, and volunteer or school activities as they prepare for theirpost-secondary education, rather than a resume that highlights work experience and professionalskills. Additionally, the students can grow their social network through industry panels and guestspeakers throughout their summer, where they have the opportunity to share their CVs directlywith engineers in the industry.megaGEMS Unite serves as a pipeline for students graduating from the miniGEMS middleschool programs who wish to continue exploring their intellectual curiosity through hands-onSTEM research [4]-[6], [8]. In

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WIP Poster Session: Emerging Research and Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua Dahl, University of Nevada, Reno; Erik Marsh, University of Nevada, Reno; Landon Wright, University of Idaho; Quinn Joseph Contaldi, University of Nevada, Reno; Daniel Enriquez; Ryan Wagner; Frederick C Harris Jr., University of Nevada, Reno; Barrie Dennis Robison, University of Idaho

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” environment, ensuring no risk of actual harm. Additionally, weoffer suggested lessons that incorporate conflict while leaving their implementation to individualinstructors, enabling them to tailor the experience to their specific classes.Research indicates that competing in a game-based scenario enhances students’understanding [7]. In addition, cooperation fosters greater interest in repeating scenarios. Byincorporating both competitive and collaborative tasks, we aim to leverage the benefits of bothapproaches. Furthermore, engaging the entire classroom not only increases participation but alsoreduces the administrative burden on teachers.Impulse [8] is a direct example of a game that prepares students for future learning. It offers asimulation-based

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Shaping Inclusive STEM Curriculum and Teacher Development for K-12 Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cathy P. Lachapelle, STEM Education Insights; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Katie McKeown, Engineering for US All (e4usa™); Jialing Wu, The Ohio State University

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addressing complex engineering education challenges by building capacity for stakeholders at the grassroots, while also informing policy. Her research seeks to transform and democratize engineering education by exploring ways of thinking, identifying effective professional development approaches, and uncovering pedagogical techniques to enhance students’ engineering curiosity, engagement, and learning.Dr. Katie McKeown, Engineering for US All (e4usa™) Dr. Katie McKeown works for Engineering for US All (e4usa™), 501(c)(3), as the Business Operations Coordinator and Director of Assessments after four years of supporting e4usa alongside her graduate school work. She is passionate about low-income and first-generation college

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 13: Attitudes & Prespectives of Teachers

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abeera P. Rehmat, Georgia Institute of Technology; Alexandra A. Towner, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Helms, Georgia Institute of Technology; Dyanne Baptiste Porter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey H. Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marc Weissburg

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andrepresent discipline-specific content in a manner that can foster student understanding is the mostonerous aspect of learning to teach [38], [39].In education, numerous researchers have studied PCK in association with math [40], [41] andscience teaching [42], [43], and recently, PCK has also been adapted in engineering education[44]. Within engineering education, PCK focuses on three domains: “knowledge of how studentsthink about, experience, and understand engineering; knowledge of engineering curricula; andknowledge of instructional strategies that are particularly powerful in teaching engineering [25,p. 148]. All three domains are critical for developing engineering teachers’ PCK. Thus, studieshave explored engineering and technology teachers

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Lisa's Legacy: Guiding Students Toward Engineering Careers, Excellent!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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V. Sanchez Padilla, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Universidad ECOTEC, Ecuador; Lisa Schibelius, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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notconsidered by current literature. For instance, research could involve Indigenousunderrepresented populations from the American continent to explore nuanced factors that impactcollege choice. Socioeconomic factors, representativeness, public policies, geographic location,access to pre-college education resources, or even segregation or racism from others with accessto educational resources influence in different or similar ways to marginalized populations fromthe Andes or Mesoamerica. Studying college choice among aboriginal populations may not onlybe within this continent but also expand its exploration to other locations from Africa or Oceania.The reason is that non-representative populations may be affected by similar variables, whereinternal

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Advancing Robotics Education: Frameworks, Platforms, and Teacher Preparation for K-12 Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Min Jung Lee, University of North Dakota; Danielle Marie Rhemer, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima; Isaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University

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explores the research question, How does PSTs’ self-efficacy for teachingengineering and coding develop through co-teaching robotics with engineering students in anafterschool program for fifth graders? This socially rich environment offers insights into howmastery experiences, vicarious experiences, social persuasion, and emotional responses interactto shape teaching self-efficacy. Understanding these dynamics can guide teacher educators increating collaborative experiences that foster PSTs’ professional growth. Study Context As part of an NSF-funded initiative, this study paired PSTs in an instructional technologycourse with engineering students in an electromechanical systems course to teach

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 3: Let's Get Thinking on Design

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Povinelli, Syracuse University

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,resulting in better understanding, cooperation, and happiness among the crew. This type oftransfer of knowledge from the classroom to other aspects of their lives is common amongstudents in the class.Example of Curiosity in Holistic Engineering MethodologyTransdisciplinary knowledge content gives students the opportunity to explore and practice thecycle of observation, curiosity, imagination, and creativity through multivariate data. After anintroductory lecture on visual thinking and practice with seeing, imagining, and drawing and areading on multivariate data students engaged in a biomimicry project. In their sketchbooks theydissect and draw all the parts of a burr to see how it allows for plant dispersal and make theobservational connection to

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Principal Skinner's Secrets: Cultivating STEM in Remote Locations, Steamed Hams!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monsuru O Ramoni, Navajo Technical University; Calsey T Nez, Navajo Technical University

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shouldalso explore the program's weaknesses from the students' perspective and utilize prompts to identifyopportunities for continuous improvement.AcknowledgmentsThe authors acknowledge support from NASA Cooperative agreement 80NSSC19M0227 (NAMER),NSF Awards -2122195 (VENTURES) and -2126060 (IMMERSE), and NNSA DE-NA0004018(PAMER).References[1] Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, "Doctor's Degrees Conferred by Postsecondary institutions, By Race/Ethnicity and Field of Study: 2017-18 and 2018- 19," 2021. [Online]. Available: https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/2020menu_tables.asp. [Accessed 28 03 2023].[2] National Action Council For Minority in Engineering, Research & Policy, "Trends in the U.S

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Equity, Identity, and Pedagogy in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rasha Malaeb, American University of Beirut; Elsa Maalouf, American University of Beirut; Aya Mouallem, Stanford University; Jana Sabra, American University of Beirut

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in engineering programs and examines how parental influence, sociopolitical factors, and cultural perceptions shape students’ decisions to pursue engineering education.Aya Mouallem, Stanford University Aya Mouallem (she/her) is a PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. She received a BEng in Computer and Communications Engineering from the American University of Beirut. Aya is a graduate researcher with the Designing Education Lab at Stanford, led by Professor Sheri Sheppard, and her research explores the accessibility of introductory engineering education. She co-founded All Girls Code, an award-winning initiative that supports girls in STEM in the Middle East. She is supported by the