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Session Description

Authors will share results from research into how perceptions can shape attitudes and impact persistence in pursuing a career in engineering.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Martha Cyr

Papers Presented

1. The Essence of Scientific and Engineering Thinking and Tools to Promote It [view paper]
   Prof. Osman Yasar (State University of New York, Brockport), Dr. Jose Maliekal (State University of New York, Brockport), Dr. Peter Veronesi (State University of New York, Brockport), and Dr. Leigh J. Little (State University of New York, Brockport)
2. Relationships between Self-efficacy and STEM Knowledge Exam Scores in a Short-term Intervention Program: A Pilot Study [view paper]
   Mr. Tony McClary (New Mexico State University, College of Engineering), Dr. Patricia A. Sullivan (New Mexico State University), Dr. Steven J. Stochaj (New Mexico State University), Prof. Luis Antonio Vazquez Ph.D. (New Mexico State University), Dr. Karen Trujillo (New Mexico State University ), John Kulpa (New Mexico State University), and Mr. Germain Degardin (New Mexico State University)
3. Native Spanish-Speaking Adolescents' Information Gathering Processes While Solving Problems through Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Amy Wilson-Lopez (Utah State University, Teacher Education and Leadership), Dr. Michael D. Boatright (Western Carolina University), and Mr. Garret Craig Rose (Utah State Board of Education )
4. Scientists for Tomorrow - A Self-Sustained Initiative to Promote STEM in Out-of-School Time Frameworks in Under-served Community-Based Organizations: Evaluation and Lessons Learned [view paper]
   Mr. Marcelo Caplan (Columbia College Chicago)
5. High School Extracurricular Activities and Camps Related to Engineering, Math and Science: Do They Help Retention and Performance in Engineering? (Fundamental) [view paper]
   Dr. Nora Honken (University of Cincinnati) and Dr. Patricia A. Ralston (University of Louisville)