Conference Session

Defining Technological Literacy

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Neeley, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

Approach to the Relationship of STS and “Technological Literacy” Its [sic] not so important to pick the right name, as to not pick the wrong name. --Rajaneesh Narula, “A Short Guide to Baby Names,” The Astounding Importance of Triviality Accessed September 30, 2005 I have a reputation as a pain in the ass when starting a project. . . .I think naming projects is critical to their continued success. --Andy Lester, “On the Importance of Names

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari Clase, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

biotechnology results in ever-expanding needs for college graduates who haveknowledge of life-science based products and processes. There have been numerousreports of current and projected shortages of human resources possessing the requiredknowledge in the growing industry. In order to address the gap between education andthe workforce, the Department of Industrial Technology has developed an academicminor in biotechnology being implemented in fall 2004.This interdisciplinary biotechnology initiative is the result of a partnership among theDepartment of Industrial Technology, the Department of Biology, and the Department ofPharmacy. The program is administered within the Department of Industrial Technology.The minor is taken while the student

Conference Session

Women Faculty Issues and NSF's ADVANCE program

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jana Renner Martinez, University of Texas-El Paso; Evelyn Posey, University of Texas-El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

2006-939: FOCUSING THE LENS ON WOMEN FACULTY ISSUES: THREEYEARS OF ADVANCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASOEvelyn Posey, University of Texas-El Paso Evelyn Posey is the Dorrance D. Roderick Endowed Professor and Chair of the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Department of English and PI on the NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation for Faculty Diversity initiative. A specialist in Rhetoric and Writing Studies, she has served as Director of English Education; Director of the West Texas Writing Project, a site of the National Writing Project; Associate Dean of Liberal Arts; and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs.Jana Renner Martinez, University of Texas-El Paso Jana

Conference Session

Computing Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barry Lunt, Brigham Young University; Joseph Ekstrom, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

commonalities, since they allclaim to be computing disciplines. Analysis of the formal curricula shows that all five programscover: Computer foundational topics Computer programming (including algorithms, implementation, and software quality) Capabilities and limitations of computers (including societal impact) Software lifecycle issues Processes, both computing and professional Advanced computing topics Professionalism (including interpersonal communications, teamwork, management, ethics, and legal constraints) Applications to join theory and skills (including labs, assignments, projects, etc.) Capstone projects

Conference Session

Innovative and Computer-Assisted Lab Studies

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Helgeson, University of Tennessee-Martin

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

2006-984: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY VIBRATIONS/STRUCTURAL DYNAMICSCOURSE FOR CIVIL AND MECHANICAL STUDENTS WITH INTEGRATEDHANDS-ON LABORATORY EXERCISESRichard Helgeson, University of Tennessee-Martin Richard Helgeson is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Engineering Department at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Dr. Helgeson received B.S. degrees in both electrical and civil engineering, an M.S. in electral engineering, and a Ph.D. in structural engineering from the University of Buffalo. He actively involves his undergraduate students in mutli-disciplinary earthquake structural control research projects. He is very interested in engineering educational pedagogy, and has taught a wide

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmet Zeytinci, University of the District of Columbia; Philip Brach, University of the District of Columbia

profession receive so little respect and esteem? Let usexam four professions that have an essential common aspect, Architecture, Engineering, Law,and Medicine (AELM). These four professions all require a license to practice. There arevirtually no architectural design projects that do not require that the architect be a RegisteredArchitect (RA). All constructed engineering projects require that the engineer be a ProfessionalEngineer (PE), but unfortunately most manufactured engineering goods are designed andmanufactured with out the protection of Professional Licensure (the industry exemption). Whileit is possible to provide services related to the theory of the law as an employee in a firm, it is notpossible to “practice” law before a court with out

Conference Session

FPD5 -- Placement & Early Success

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mukul Shirvaikar, University of Texas-Tyler; Ron Pieper, University of Texas-Tyler; David Beams, University of Texas-Tyler

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

2004 show 34 Entering, 31 Progressing, 14 Advanced and 5Graduated students, roughly corresponding to freshmen, sophomores, and upper-class studentsrespectively. Of the 84 students there are 6 women (7%). The ethnic breakdown is as follows: 64white non-Hispanic (76%), 4 black non-Hispanic (4.8%), 4 Hispanic (4.8%), 2 Asian/Pacificislander (2.4%), 7 international (8.3%) and 3 unknown (3.6%). Our projected goal is to increasethe student population at a rate of 14.5% per year over the next two years. Another goal is toincrease the underserved populations by an even larger margin. One of the characteristics of thelocal students in the East Texas regions is that they start work at an early age, typically after highschool, and continue working

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

work on a term project in a small team.Course OutcomesThis first offering of Experiences in Environmental Engineering had twenty-threestudents (48% women, 52% men). In the sections below, findings on learningpreferences and outcomes are revealed.Learning PreferencesTo examine the appropriateness of the course design all students were evaluated forlearning style preference. No two students learn alike. There are two primary reasons forthis: intellectual development, and learning preferences1. Both have genetic and culturalroots. While intellectual development is a measure of the maturity of the student’s mindand has been a favorite molding target of passionate teachers everywhere, learningpreference is less easily influenced. Learning style is

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rosamond Parkhurst, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Gary Downey, Virginia Tech; Juan Lucena, Colorado School of Mines; Thomas Bigley, Virginia Tech; Sharon Ruff, Virginia Tech

), he is Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded project Enhancing Engineering Education through Humanitarian Ethics, which is developing a graduate curriculum in humanitarian engineering at CSM.Thomas Bigley, Virginia Tech Thomas Bigley (tbigley@vt.edu ), a Ph.D. candidate in Science and Technology Studies at Virginia Tech, is currently researching technology, identity, and Occidentalism in East/West relations. He teaches courses in Science and Technology Studies, including Engineering Cultures. He received B.S./B.L.A./B.E.D. degrees from the University of Minnesota, M.B.A. from Fordham University, J.D. from the William Mitchell College of Law, M.Eng. in Civil and Environmental

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Stanley, Old Dominion University; Richard Jones, Old Dominion University; John Hackworth, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Engineering Education, 2006 Increasing Productivity and Avoiding Circuit Simulation Errors in MultiSIM©AbstractMethods for streamlining MultiSIM circuit analysis projects are shown. Methods are shownwhich improve analysis results, streamline analysis methods, and prevent some common errors.Several examples of MultiSIM projects are given which illustrate each of the discussed methods.IntroductionIn recent years, MultiSIM (formerly Electronics Workbench) has proven to be an excellentlearning tool for electrical engineering and electrical engineering technology students. It can beadapted to any student learning level. For example, at the “beginner” level, the student canconnect individual components and

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qian Du, Mississippi State University; Judy Schneider, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

electric circuits, is useful to thebasic measurements in experiments made by all majors.In order for all the students in ECE3183 to have hands-on experience, hardware homework willbe assigned. An Electronics Learning Lab box will be purchased for each group with three tofour students, which includes: all necessary parts and wires to build projects designed to employconcepts in ECE3183, manuals for project instruction, solderless breadbord for easy circuitconstruction, and build-in analog meters for quick result measurement. This will be a greatremedy of the loss of a traditional supporting lab.A majority of ME students will take ECE3183 and ME3701 in the same semester in their junioryear. As a part of coordination plan, the ME department will

Conference Session

What's New in Dynamics?

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Scott, University of Michigan; Arnaldo Mazzei, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

.The solution at time ti -1 is approximated by a projection using the slope at ti , and replacing thederivative by (vi -1 / vi ) / h (see FIGURE 1). This leads to: vi -1 ? vi - hf (vi ) (3)Consider an aluminum sphere (density 2700 Kg / m3 ) of radius 0.1m falling in an oil (density900 Kg / m3 ). The coefficient c is obtained from the formula: 1 FD ? cD At oil v 2 ? cv 2 2 (4)where cD is taken

Conference Session

Manufacturing Laboratory Experience

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Hye Jeong Kim, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

. Page 11.262.21. IntroductionAutomated manufacturing systems play a significant role in increasing productivity andcompetence of manufacturing industries in this global economy. Hsieh1 described a need tobetter understand how engineers develop expertise in automated system integration and to designhigh quality educational curricula that will equip students with the necessary skill sets.Education in system integration and robotic workcell design is typically accomplished via acapstone course or senior design project2. In this type of instruction, students are expected tolearn by doing, and learning outcomes may vary depending on the type and difficulty of theselected projects. Another approach is to create an interdisciplinary course, such as

Conference Session

Energy Laboratory Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Tebbe, Minnesota State University-Mankato

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

apparatus under study (Figure 1) was designed and manufactured in 2003 aspart of an ASHRAE funded Senior Design Project. The system uses a typical vapor compression Page 11.461.2cycle with R-134a as the refrigerant. For the compressor, a Seltec TM-08 unit was used. Thiscompressor is commonly used in automotive applications. It is powered by a 3 hp three-phaseelectric motor that is operated by a frequency controller. Trunion bearings support the motor,which is connected to a load cell for measuring the torque applied to the compressor. Heatrejection is accomplished through a coaxial condenser manufactured by Edwards Engineering.Cold water from the

Conference Session

International Case Studies, Collaborations and Interactions

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafiqul Islam, Northwestern State University

Tagged Divisions

International

bachelor's degree by 2010. The number ofwoman in medicine and law is projected to stabilize close to 50 percent in a decade. However,young women are not choosing technical careers at the same rate as young men. Forengineering, it has been around 20% for several years. Numerous programs designed between1993 and 2003 to increase the woman enrichment in engineering did not make any fundamentalchange. There is no discovery of any convincing explanation or one to two useful remedies. If itis not the lack of programs, websites, goodwill, research, or budget that failing us, it must besome thing else. The engineering classroom has preserved many of its 1950s qualities whereasthe alternate programs such as medicine and law often offer a friendly and

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harish Eletem, Lamar University; Fred Young, Lamar University; Kendrick Aung, Lamar University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

present project therefore is an effort todevelop a much more comprehensive Compressible Fluid Flow Solver (CFFS) intended forclassroom and educational use.Objectives of the paperIn the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lamar University, compressible flow course isan elective course typically offered in the spring semester of each year. It is a three-credit hourclass with three 1-hour lectures per week. This paper describes the development of a web-basesolver for compressible flows using Java programming language. The main goal of the solver isto provide students with a software tool that can be used in the compressible flow course. Themain objectives of the project are (a) To design and develop a compressible flow solver (b) To test and

Conference Session

What's New in Statics?

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

thrust of this project is to provide students with an additional tool to understand andvisualize mathematically complex concepts covered in a typical engineering mechanics-Staticscourse, which will enhance their learning and understanding of this subject. This tool will also beavailable for all subsequent courses that need Statics background. Inadequate knowledge ofStatics, negatively influence the learning and teaching of these subjects as considerable timemust be devoted to review the Statics part. Courses like Strength of Materials, Machine Design,and structural design are examples of subjects that depend primarily in excelling Statics. Figure 1: Main Module Figure 2: Vector addition GUIThe package consists

Conference Session

Diversity, Recruiting, and Retention in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana; Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

2006-805: PARTNERING WITH A NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION TO BRINGTECHNOLOGY TO AT-RISK URBAN STUDENTSMargaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana Margaret Ratcliff is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University College of Technology in Columbus, Indiana and has been there since January 2005. Before joining Purdue University at Columbus, she spent 11 years in industry working mostly as a Product Design Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, and Structural Analyst. She earned a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tulane University.Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus/SE

Conference Session

TELPhE Division Technical Session 1: Expanding Technological and Engineering Literacies

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Neelam Prabhu Gaunkar, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Sara Kaye Jones; Mani Mina, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

approach is to demand more engagement from the students [2]. This method is shown tobe effective as seen in prior literature [2-6]. However, it is observed that while students are morecollaborative in such dynamic learning environments, they still tend to align themselves to theviews of their team, and eventually, the direction of the course is defined by the instructor. So,while the active learning approach does bring the team along in the process of learning, there aresome aspects that still need to be addressed. One such aspect is the students’ engagement in termsof communicating their doubts and confusions. Typically, students show their original work viaassignments, quizzes, projects, and tests. However, the timeline for such activities is

Conference Session

Computed Simulation and Animation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Holden, San Francisco State University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

simulation. The students areintroduced to the individual components, their numerical models are discussed, and they arecombined into a system simulation. At San Francisco State University (SFSU) the students mustdesign and simulate a unique system as a final project, and the accompanying lab requiresstudents to build and test the system, using their simulation as a design tool.At SFSU the mechatronics class is comprised of a mix of electrical, computer and mechanicalengineering majors. The varying backgrounds require a mix of introductory material to bring theclass to a homogeneous knowledge base, and design problems that are relevant to the variousdisciplines represented. The prerequisites for the class are a course in classical dynamics and

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Barnes , Rowan University; Nicholas Lenzi; Katherine G Nelson, Rowan University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

highschool students.By Time of OccurrenceThe literature was also grouped based on when the programs occurred. Multiple levels wereused and were as follows: ● Macro level – During the literature review, it was observed that outreach programs occurred in class as either a standalone project available to teachers or to incorporate outreach into curricula, or as an out-of-class program that exists on its own. At the macro level, programs are thus divided into two categories: in class or out of class. ● Micro level – This organization further breaks down the macro level taxonomy into more specific temporal categories, as demonstrated in Table 2.Table 2: ​The temporal categories used for micro level organization.By Mission

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amber L. Genau, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Materials

. Decker, JOM Sept 2006, p. 32-36 • Louis Comfort Tiffany: Artistry, Chemistry, Secrecy, M. Byko, JOM Sept 2007, p. 16-20 • Vocabulary words: cryolyte, electrolysis, bauxite, semiconductor, transistor, polyethylene, crosslinkI would like to add a “Today and Tomorrow” section that covers issues of the 21st century, but Ihave yet to find time in the curriculum to get that far. Potential topics include greenmanufacturing and recycling, sourcing rare earth materials, projected markets and how pricefluctuations could affect design, and materials for space travel.Student AssessmentAssessment was designed to balance making sure students were prepared for class discussionswith allowing them as much time as possible to explore their

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Angelo J. Perna, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Linda S Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

research indicatesthat many undergraduates feel unprepared for graduate studies and view the research requirementas a deterrent13-15. Many of the students who do express an early interest in graduate studiesexpress a desire to pursue a Masters degree but not a PhD.Opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in research projects have increased overthe last decade in part with the initiation of federally funded programs such as ResearchExperiences for Undergraduates (REU), sponsored by the National Science Foundation16, andthe Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program17, sponsored by the USDepartment of Education. Much research has been conducted on the benefits of these programs,particularly within the engineering

Conference Session

Diversity and Inclusion

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin A. Cech, University of Michigan; Tom J. Waidzunas, Temple University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

LGBTQ students more likely to have their engineering work devalued than otherstudents? In addition to feeling marginalized from their classmates, we expect that LGBTQstudents may not have their engineering work valued to the same extent or taken as seriously astheir non-LGBTQ peers [4]. Specifically, LGBTQ students may be less likely than their peers toreport that their classmates treat them with respect and that their engineering work is respected intheir classrooms. They may also be more likely to avoid working with a certain team or on acertain engineering project because they did not feel welcome. We also expect that LGBTQstudents will be more likely than their peers to have seen or heard offensive comments in theirengineering spaces.(3

Conference Session

Pre-College: Perceptions and Attitudes on the Pathway to Engineering (3)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Rush Leeker, Purdue University; Avneet Hira, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division

formed, constructed, or even invented10 . In addition to the importance of providing equal access to all, helping students relate theirpersonal interests to engineering solutions can create innovation based on untapped curiosity andawareness of engineering. A primary educational goal of this project is to present engineering design activities inbroad contexts that intentionally integrate more humanistic or social dimensions of the problemcontext. After a brief on the background of this project, we explain the theories about theimportance of interests for learning and development, and person and thing orientations that weadopt to understand our participants’ social or object oriented orientations of their personalinterests. We then

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven F. Barrett, University of Wyoming; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Marty Martinez

Tagged Divisions

Military and Veterans

interaction, and resourceconnection. The VSC was designed to provide a lounge, student computer laboratory, studyarea, and social gathering space and within the first year, the VSC recorded nearly 1000 studentvisits. The Veterans Services Center (VSC) received annual grant funding from the Marna M.Kuehne Disabled Veterans Foundation, a philanthropic foundation dedicated to supportingdisabled veterans initiatives within Wyoming, providing financial support for one (1) non-benefitted, full-time staff and annual programming budget.Since its simple beginnings, the VSC has expanded from a gathering and social place forveterans to becoming the central aspect of the Veterans Program at UW. The VSC now housesthe full-time Project Coordinator and seven (7) VA

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather Lysbeth Henderson, West Virginia University; Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, West Virginia University ; Christina Paguyo, Colorado State University; Rebecca A Atadero, Colorado State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

Paper ID #19498What is the Relationship between Mindset and Engineering Identity for FirstYear Male and Female Students? An Exploratory Longitudinal StudyMs. Heather Lysbeth Henderson, West Virginia University With a background in English, philosophy, science, and all levels of education, Heather is currently a doc- toral student in curriculum and instruction and educational psychology. She is interested in psychological barriers affecting retention and success for students. Having been raised by an engineer, this project is close to her heart.Dr. Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, West Virginia University Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez

Conference Session

Student Division Diversity and Persistence Related Technical Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Elfer, Tulane University; Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nathan M. Hicks, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Elizabeth Marie Spingola, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Kaitlin Fair, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Student

that she received. Furtherfunding will come from asking the students, faculty, and staff alliances at the University.Funding can also come from other internal organizations, however these provide minimal funds.Additional funding comes from percentage nights from local food establishments.Best PracticesDespite the difficulties with membership at meetings, the DAC has been successful in helping tobring in speakers and holding events. Further, the DAC has been included in diversity measuresand organizations within the university. Finally, the DAC has spearheaded both physical anddigital accessibility change projects within Virginia Tech and the surrounding community.Purdue University: ASEE Student ChapterBackground and DevelopmentPurdue

Conference Session

Motivation

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Catherine Mcgough Spence, Clemson University; Daniel Michael Kuzbary; Julia L. Sharp, Colorado State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #18315Longitudinal Study of Changes in Student Motivation and Attitudes in Engi-neeringDr. Lisa Benson, Clemson University Lisa Benson is a Professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University, with a joint appointment in Bioengineering. Her research focuses on the interactions between student motivation and their learning experiences. Her projects involve the study of student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers and scientists, and their problem solving processes. Other projects in the Benson group include effects of student-centered active learning, self-regulated

Conference Session

Pre-college: Blending Computers, Computational Thinking, and Engineering Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hoda Ehsan, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Chanel Beebe, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #19731Promoting Computational Thinking in children Using AppsMs. Hoda Ehsan, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) 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