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Tavseef Mairaj Shah; Sahar Jannesarahmadi; Salome Shokri-Kuehni; Dorothea Ellinger; Andrea Brose; Dani Or; Nima Shokri – Discover Education, 2024
We implemented research-based learning (RBL) as an alternative to traditional frontal classroom lectures and laboratory sessions to impart knowledge on the emerging topic of microplastics in soil to students. The RBL module aimed at studying how microplastics (MPs) affect soil processes. We designed low-cost, small-scale and simple experiments for…
Descriptors: Plastics, Soil Science, Conservation (Environment), Engineering Education
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Jennifer Kidd; Danielle Rhemer; Kristie Gutierrez; Stacie I. Ringleb; Krishnanand Kaipa; Orlando Ayala; Pilar Pazos; Francisco Cima; Isaac Kumi – International Journal of STEM Education, 2025
Background: Teacher educators have begun exploring the most effective ways to prepare preservice teachers (PSTs) to engage elementary students in engineering design. However, this remains challenging as PSTs continue to report a lack of exposure to engineering during their K-12 school experiences. This study investigates the engineering-related…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Engineering Education, Preservice Teachers, Design
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Jessica E. Torres; Julie C. Liu – Chemical Engineering Education, 2024
To increase interest in chemical engineering and introduce non-traditional chemical engineering fields to high school women, an outreach activity focused on the biomedical applications of polymers was developed. Surveys given to students before and after the activity demonstrated greater agreement with the statements "I am interested in…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Females, High School Students, Public Schools