Session Description

Learn about makerspaces in pre-college engineering education.

For those interested in: Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology and K-12

Moderated by

1. Dr. Rebekah J Hammack

Papers Presented

1. Hk Maker Lab: Creating Engineering Design Courses for High School Students (Evaluation -or- Other) [view paper]
   Dr. Aaron Kyle (Columbia University), Ms. Christine Kovich (HYPOTHEkids), and Mr. Michael A. Carapezza (Hk Maker Lab)
2. K-2 Students’ Computational Thinking Engagement in Formal and Informal Learning Settings: A Case Study (Fundamental) [view paper]
   Ms. Hoda Ehsan (Purdue University, West Lafayette), Ms. Tikyna Dandridge (Purdue University, West Lafayette), Dr. Ibrahim H. Yeter (Purdue University, West Lafayette), and Dr. Monica E. Cardella (Purdue University, West Lafayette)
3. Youth Attitudes Towards Assessment Tools in After-school Informal Learning and Employment Training Programs [view paper]
   Dr. Foad Hamidi (University of Maryland, Baltimore County), Mr. William Easley (University of Maryland, Baltimore County), Stephanie Grimes (Digital Harbor Foundation), Shawn Grimes (Digital Harbor Foundation), and Dr. Amy Hurst (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
4. “But, What Do You Want Me to Teach?”: Best Practices for Teaching in Educational Makerspaces (RTP) [view paper]
   Dr. Avneet Hira (Purdue University, West Lafayette), Ms. Chanel Beebe (Purdue University, West Lafayette), Mrs. Kayla R. Maxey (Purdue University, West Lafayette), and Dr. Morgan M. Hynes (Purdue University, West Lafayette)