Released at the 2009 annual conference of the American Society for Engineering Education, this manuscript highlights findings drawn from the major components of CAEE's Academic Pathways Study (APS):... More > the Broader National Sample (APPLE Survey), the Longitudinal Cohort, and the Transition to Work. Some of the findings included in the report describe aspects of the undergraduate engineering learning experience that the APS researchers found to be interesting or surprising; others are those that might be perceived more as "common knowledge" or seem to confirm what might be expected.< Less
Released at the 2009 annual conference of the American Society for Engineering Education, this manuscript highlights findings drawn from the major components of CAEE's Academic Pathways Study (APS):... More > the Broader National Sample (APPLE Survey), the Longitudinal Cohort, and the Transition to Work. Some of the findings included in the report describe aspects of the undergraduate engineering learning experience that the APS researchers found to be interesting or surprising; others are those that might be perceived more as "common knowledge" or seem to confirm what might be expected.< Less
This NSF funded study conducted a systematic and empirical (both quantitative and qualitative) comparison of the cultures in engineering departments and colleges that have female undergraduate... More > graduation rates above and below the
national average. We define culture as the attitudes, values, beliefs, and practices of institutional leaders, faculty, and students. Practices include pedagogy, curriculum,and informal and formal policies.< Less
This NSF funded study conducted a systematic and empirical (both quantitative and qualitative) comparison of the cultures in engineering departments and colleges that have female undergraduate... More > graduation rates above and below the
national average. We define culture as the attitudes, values, beliefs, and practices of institutional leaders, faculty, and students. Practices include pedagogy, curriculum,and informal and formal policies.< Less
An introduction to disability issues, history, laws, and research for educators who have little or no experience with students or colleagues with disabilities. There is a short overview in the form... More > of a presentation script. A section looks at the need for inclusion and recruitment of students with disabilities to science and engineering fields, and gives examples of resources for faculty to improve instruction. The Short Reader and Syllabus is a digest covering topics often included in full Disability Studies readers written by experts. An annotated bibliography is provided for those who want further depth. It draws from syllabi used for undergraduates. 220 pages. Kindle book on amazon.com< Less
An introduction to disability issues, history, laws, and research for educators who have little or no experience with students or colleagues with disabilities. There is a short overview in the form... More > of a presentation script. A section looks at the need for inclusion and recruitment of students with disabilities to science and engineering fields, and gives examples of resources for faculty to improve instruction. The Short Reader and Syllabus is a digest covering topics often included in full Disability Studies readers written by experts. An annotated bibliography is provided for those who want further depth. It draws from syllabi used for undergraduates. 220 pages. Kindle book on amazon.com< Less
An introduction to disability issues, history, laws, and research for educators who have little or no experience with students or colleagues with disabilities. There is a short overview in the form... More > of a presentation script. A section looks at the need for inclusion and recruitment of students with disabilities to science and engineering fields, and gives examples of resources for faculty to improve instruction. The Short Reader and Syllabus is a digest covering topics often included in full Disability Studies readers written by experts. An annotated bibliography is provided for those who want further depth. It draws from syllabi used for undergraduates. 220 pages. Kindle book on amazon.com< Less
Are you a parent or teacher who heard engineering might be good for your child, but you don't know anything about it? This book is for you!
It answers your questions about engineering, including:
... More > What Is This Thing Called Engineering?
How Do Kids Prepare for Engineering?
What Would My Kid Do as an Engineer?
Who Says My Kid Can't Do Engineering?
Throughout, it provides specific ways to encourage your budding engineer, such as:
Advice on fostering your child's engineering spirit
Resources such as books and games to develop engineering skills< Less
New to robotics? These lessons are a great introduction to LEGO(TM), structural engineering, mechanical design and computer programming.
Each volume contains four lessons and a challenge project... More > which comprise comprehensive training materials for community organizers, parents and volunteer coaches include the following:
* OBJECTIVES
* ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS - relates key concepts to school topics
* GEEK SPEAK - demystifies technical terminology
* PRE-PLANNING - summarizes required materials and recommends ways to organize groups
* ACTIVITIES - outlines steps and highlights concepts students might overlook
* EXTRA LEARNING - provides additional activities for students who finish early
* GEAR ICON - suggests thought-provoking discussion topics to engage students
* Connection to MN Science and Mathematics and ITEEA standards
Get your students workbooks (with Engineer-in-Training Certificate of completion!)- also available on Lulu.com< Less
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