Engineering Outreach Initiatives at UMBC

1. Engineering Outreach Initiatives at UMBC Dr. Panos G. Charalambides Department of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Anne Spence Department of Mechanical Engineering Susan Boyer Department of Education Dr. Taryn M. Bayles Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering University of Maryland Baltimore County Teem Up! For K-12 Clearwater Beach, Florida March 4-5, 2004

2. Engineering Outreach Motivations • Strengthen the Engineering “pipeline” • Expose middle and high-school students to engineering • Enable students early-on in the pipeline to make the connection between math-science-technology-engineering • Encourage greater participation in STEM areas of women, minority and under-represented groups • Address critical National Needs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

3. Current Engineering Outreach Initiatives at UMBC • Introduction to Engineering through Mathematics • Junior Engineers in Maryland • Computer Mania Day/Women & IT Video Project • Teacher Enhancement Partnership Program • STEM Talent Expansion Program • Intro to Engr HS Teacher & Counselor Workshop • Intro to Engineering High School Partnership • Project Lead The Way • MSDE Technology Education Content Standards • Engineering Inquiry-Based Learning Modules for Technology Education • Master of Art in Education with STEM emphasis

4. Introduction to Engineering Through Mathematics Program Objectives • CD algebra curriculum kits targeting different fields of engineering • Summer workshops for in-service mathematics teachers • Undergraduate engineering Teaching Fellows program • After-school engineering programs • Involvement of females and other underrepresented groups in engineering • NSF – EEC funded

5. Junior Engineers in Maryland Program Objectives • Junior Engineers in Maryland (JEMS) targets middle school students during a one week summer program • Reinforces students’ understanding of mathematics and science fundamentals through experiential activities • Offers students the opportunity to practice engineering with their peers and solve problems on the forefront of engineering • Informs students about engineering careers • Improves communication skills • MSDE funded

6. Teacher Enhancement Partnership Program Objectives • For Middle school students • Improve student performance in science and mathematics • Employ hands-on activities for learning • Apply information technology for inquiry based learning • Make connections between science, mathematics, and information technology and the real world • Develop an increased awareness of the career opportunities and the pursuit of a college degree • NSF – DGE funded

7. Computer Mania Day • 300 Middle School Girls Learned about Engineering & Technology • ‘YOU CAN BE ANYTHING’ Video Debut • 2004 International Film and Video Silver World Medal in Motivation • NSF – HRD funded • Dr. Sally Ride - Keynote Speaker • Hands-on Activities with Female Engineering & Technology Role Models

8. STEM Talent Expansion Program (STEP) Objectives • High School Outreach Program • Create interest in STEM fields • Hands-on activities • Interventions • Summer Bridge Program • Scholarship • Internship • Mentoring • Program Building - UMBC & CCBC • NSF - DUE funded

9. Intro to Engineering for High School Teachers & Counselors Summer Workshop • Engineering fields and careers • Overview of Intro to Engineering course • Faculty & Student panel discussions • Engineering challenges • Field trip to local industry • Student preparation & success strategies • Hands-on activities to introduce engineering • University system of MD K-16 funded

10. Introduction to Engineering High School Partnership • Teaching the equivalent of ENES 101 in the high school setting • Lecture topics • Computer/Discussion Sessions • Design Project – worked in teams • Hands-on engineering challenges • Design, construct, test and evaluate • Mathematical model • Written and oral reports • Computer programming

11. Project Lead The Way • Innovative middle/high school engineering program aimed at preparing an increasing and more diverse group of students for success in engineering and engineering technology programs • Fully developed curriculum • Extensive professional development for teachers • School counselor professional development • Partnerships with State Education Departments • College level certification and course credit • Systematic evaluations

12. MSDE Technology Education Content Standards • Students will demonstrate a knowledge of and apply the engineering design and development process • Identify the problem, generate ideas, select a solution, build and test a prototype, modify prototype, present results • Students will demonstrate a knowledge of and skills related to the core technologies • Apply mathematics and science concepts to mechanical, structural, electrical, thermal, fluids, and biological systems

13. IMD - EngineeringInquiry-Based Learning Modules for Technology Education Program Objectives • Develop 5 CD case studies to introduce engineering design & decision making processes • Research to demonstrate effectiveness in increasing technology literacy, awareness & interest • Research to determine how interactive, problem-solving simulation impact and facilitate student learning • Delivery of professional development training for Technology Education teachers • NSF – ESIE IMD funded

14. Master of Art in Education with a STEM emphasis • A 36 credit Master’s Degree, including 18 credits of Education courses and 18 credits to STEM courses, including: • Rational Number Operations & Problem Solving • Geometry and Spatial Reasoning • Physics Concepts, Principles & Applications • The Designed World • Two Engineering Courses TBD

15. Acknowledgements • NSF Funding: • EEC-0212101 • HRD-0225079 • DGE-0139126 • DUE-0230148 • DUE-0220628 • ESIE-0352504