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Wang, Jennifer; Werner-Avidon, Maia; Newton, Lisa; Randol, Scott; Smith, Brooke; Walker, Gretchen – Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research, 2013
The Lawrence Hall of Science, a science center, seeks to replicate real-world engineering at the "Ingenuity in Action" exhibit, which consists of three open-ended challenges. These problems encourage children to engage in engineering design processes and problem-solving techniques through tinkering. We observed and interviewed 112…
Descriptors: Engineering Technology, Engineering Education, Design, Exhibits
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Blonder, Ron; Sakhnini, Sohair – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2012
A nanotechnology module was developed for ninth grade students in the context of teaching chemistry. Two basic concepts in nanotechnology were chosen: (1) size and scale and (2) surface-area-to-volume ratio (SA/V). A wide spectrum of instructional methods (e.g., game-based learning, learning with multimedia, learning with models, project based…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Student Projects, Grade 9
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Russomanno, David J.; Best, Rachel; Ivey, Stephanie; Haddock, John R.; Franceschetti, Don; Hairston, Regina J. – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2010
MemphiSTEP is a five-year STEM Talent Expansion Program at the U. of Memphis sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The project focuses on retention and persistence to graduation to increase the number of STEM majors and graduates. The project includes a summer Mathematics Bridge Bootcamp; research experiences for undergraduates;…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Academic Persistence, School Holding Power, Summer Science Programs
Missett, Tracy C.; Reed, Christine B.; Scot, Tammy P.; Callahan, Carolyn M.; Slade, Mary – Journal of Advanced Academics, 2010
Researchers increasingly embrace online courses to compensate for lack of access to educational opportunities otherwise available in traditional school settings. Researchers also recommend alternatives to traditional AP coursework to better meet the diverse learning styles and needs of advanced learners. These recommendations have particular…
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, Online Courses, Educational Opportunities, Environmental Education
Lande, Micah; Adams, Robin; Chen, Helen; Currano, Becky; Leifer, Larry – Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education (NJ1), 2007
The Institute for Scholarship on Engineering Education (ISEE) program is one element of the NSF-sponsored Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education (CAEE). Its primary goal is to build a community of engineering education scholars who can think and work across disciplines with an ultimate aim of improving the engineering student…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Scholarship, Institutes (Training Programs), Training Methods
Conley, David T.; Langan, Holly; Veach, Darya; Farkas, Virginia – Educational Policy Improvement Center (NJ1), 2007
The Oregon Pre-engineering Learning Outcomes Project was conducted by the Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC) with grant funding from the Engineering and Technology Industry Council (ETIC). The study sought to improve student preparation and success in pre-engineering programs through the development of the Oregon Pre-engineering Learning…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Outcomes of Education, Engineering Technology, Academic Standards