Conference Session

PreK-12 Track -. Technical Session III

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Bhumi Mevawala, Engineers on Wheels; Angelique Tucker, Engineers on Wheels; Amanda Rose Basantis, Engineers on Wheels; Elizabeth Beatty, Engineers on Wheels; Joseph Egan, Engineers on Wheels; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University

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Pre K-12 Education

exciting activities. The pictures of the schools we have visited and the children, withdemonstrations and activities focus on explaining the consent, doing the activities it spreads awareness of STEMengineering process, design, and methodology. The main in the elementary level education system.goal of these activities is to introduce both boys and girlsinto engineering and eliminate the preconceived notions of B. A Typical Engineers on Wheels Tripthe difficulties encountered within engineering. In hopes thatsome of the young students will see that a career in In order for a visit to be successful, the Engineers onengineering can be obtained by anyone with an interest and Wheels

Conference Session

Pre-K12 Track - Technical Session II

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Jacqueline Handley, University of Michigan; Elizabeth Birr Moje

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Diversity, Pre K-12 Education

experiencescontributed to understanding how we might think to make the teaching of engineering, andspecifically problem definition, in K-12 settings more inclusive. Overall, these findings add tothe growing conversation inclusive classroom environments, that make more explicit connectionbetween youths’ out of school knowledge and practices in school settings.Works Cited[1] S. Sismondo, An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies, 2 edition. Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. ; Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell, 2009.[2] G. Goggin, Cell Phone Culture: Mobile Technology in Everyday Life. Routledge, 2012.[3] B. Latour and S. Woolgar, Laboratory Life: The Social Construction of Scientific Facts. Sage, 1986.[4] C. L. Dym, A. M. Agogino, O. Eris, D. D. Frey, and L

Conference Session

Pre K-12 Track - Technical Session VI

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Suzanne Sontgerath, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ryan Nicole Meadows, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity, Pre K-12 Education

identity and improved 21st Century skills? b) Is there adifference in outcomes for girls in a mixed gender environment versus an all-girls environment?LITERATURE REVIEWIn order to develop a contextual framework for the research, the authors conducted a review ofthe current literature. Areas of interest included: the theoretical pros and cons of single-sexlearning environments, the efficacy of informal STEM outreach programs in increasing STEMinterest or STEM identity, and the importance of the development of 21st Century learning skillsin today’s educational paradigm.Single-gender education pros/consThe literature related to the effect of single-gender education is conflicting. While many of thestudies show some type of positive outcome for women

Conference Session

Pre-K12 Track - Technical Session II

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Ardice Hartry, University of California, Berkeley; Maia Werner-Avidon, MWA Insights; Sherry Hsi, Concord Consortium; Ariel J. Ortiz, Lawrence Hall of Science; Kathryn Chong Quigley, Lawrence Hall of Science

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Diversity, Pre K-12 Education

geographic area, it enables them to build their networksand support systems beyond their own school or afterschool program settings. For these reasons,informal science centers can play a role in creating an ecosystem for pathways to engineeringand other STEM careers.ReferencesIto, M., Baumer, S., Bittanti, M., Boyd, D., Cody, R., Herr, B., Horst, H.A., Lange, P.G.,Mahendran, D., Martinez, K., Pascoe, C.J., Perkel, D., Robinson, L., Sims, C., and Tripp, L (withAntin, J., Finn, M., Law, A., Manion, A., Mitnick, S., Schlossberg, D. and Yardi, S.) (2009).Hanging Out, Messing Around, Geeking Out: Living and Learning with New Media. Cambridge:MIT Press.University of Wisconsin-Extension Program Development and Evaluation (2005). Using the

Conference Session

Pre K-12 Track - Technical Session V

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word; Chaoyi Wang, University of the Incarnate Word; Sreerenjini C. Nair, University of the Incarnate Word; Yvonne Calvo Burns, Camp Program Coordinator

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Pre K-12 Education

Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future, National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine, The National Academies Press, Washington, D.C., (2007).3. Mizelle, N. B., Irvin, J. L. Transition from middle school into high school. Westerville, OH: National Middle School Association, (www.nmsa.org).4. DoD Research and Education Program for HBCU/MI Equipment/Instrumentation Grant, Proposal No. 64685-EG-REP from January 2014 to January 2015.5. State Higher Education Coordinator Board Engineering Summer Program grant for “miniGEMS 2015: Roaches and Robots!” for Summer 2015.6. State Higher Education Coordinator Board Engineering Summer Program grant for “miniGEMS

Conference Session

PreK-12 Track -. Technical Session III

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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Pre K-12 Education

Paper ID #241052018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Enhancing Diversity through Explicitly Designed Engineering OutreachDr. Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University Dr. Laura Bottomley, Teaching Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Elementary Education, is also the Director of Women in Engineering and The Engineering Place at NC State University. She has been working in the field of engineering education for over 20 years. She is dedicated to conveying the joint messages that engineering is a set of fields that can use all

Conference Session

Pre K-12 Track - Technical Session VI

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Gina Navoa Svarovsky, University of Notre Dame; Patrick K. Kirkland, University of Notre Dame

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Pre K-12 Education

5Summer 1: Platform Design•  Based on First Year Engineering project•  Problem Statement: Design, build, test, and revise a floating platform to support a specific weight.•  Context: Verde Industries/ floating wind turbines•  Goal: Immerse STEM Teaching Fellows in a truly integrated STEM experience 6Summer 1: Platform Design•  Science concepts: density, forces•  Mathematics concepts: algebraic formulas, measurement•  Engineering concepts: engineering design process, optimization 7Summer 2: Flint Experience•  Based on EiE Water Filters Unit•  Problem Statement: Design a whole-house water filter for homes in Flint, MI•  Context: Flint Water Crisis•  Goal

Conference Session

Pre K-12 Track - Technical Session V

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Kayla R. Maxey, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jessica Rush Leeker, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity, Pre K-12 Education

Paper ID #242432018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Integrating social context in engineering experiences to promote interests ofdiverse learnersMrs. Kayla Renee Maxey, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Kayla is a doctoral student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research interest includes the influence of informal engineering learning experiences on diverse students’ attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions of engineering, and the relationship between students’ interests and the practices