Download PDF K-12 Engineering Education September 1, 2009 Volume 39 Issue 3 Fall 2009 Issue of The Bridge on K-12 Engineering Education Articles In This Issue EngineerGirl! A Website to Interest Girls in Engineering Tuesday, September 1, 2009 AuthorSuzanne Jenniches and Catherine Didion Providing opportunities for girls to learn about engineering can eventually increase diversity in the engineering workforce. I want us all to think about new and creative ways to engage young people in science and engineering, whether it’s science festivals, robotics competitions, ... How Kids Learn Engineering: The Cognitive Science Perspective Tuesday, September 1, 2009 AuthorChristian D. Schunn Researchers are investigating how and when children can learn engineering concepts and skills. The number of U.S. students who enter engineering programs in college is projected to drop, a trend that many believe will have a negative impact on the U.S. workforce (NAS et al., 2007; NAE and NRC, ... The Incorporation of Technology/Engineering Concepts into Academic Standards in Massachusetts Tuesday, September 1, 2009 AuthorJacob Foster Experience with engineering in K–12 classrooms in Massachusetts has become a reference point for other states. Efforts by Massachusetts over the past decade to develop academic technology/engineering standards and implement related programs has become a reference point for a number ... Professional Development for Teachers of Engineering: Research and Related Activities Tuesday, September 1, 2009 AuthorRodney L. Custer and Jenny L. Daugherty Very few K–12 teachers are prepared to teach engineering. In the past decade, engineering has emerged as an important new content area on the K–12 scene. The growing interest in engineering has been triggered by several factors. Among these are opportunities for embedding ... Engineering is Elementary Tuesday, September 1, 2009 AuthorChristine M. Cunningham Engineering activities tap into the natural curiosity and creativity of all children. As our society becomes increasingly dependent on engineering and technology, it is more important than ever that everyone be aware of what engineers do and understand the uses and implications of the ... The Status and Nature of K-12 Engineering Education in the United States Tuesday, September 1, 2009 AuthorLinda Katehi, Greg Pearson, and Michael Feder K–12 engineering education has significant implications for the future of STEM education. K–12 engineering education has slowly been making its way into U.S. K–12 classrooms. Today several dozen different engineering programs and curricula are offered in schools around the ... Putting the "E" in STEM Education Tuesday, September 1, 2009 AuthorCharles M. Vest Editor's Note Charles M. Vest Putting the “E” in STEM Education Recently I participated in a White House-sponsored workshop that brought together leading K–12 teachers and administrators to discuss how STEM education can be improved. Toward the end of the day, Steve ...
EngineerGirl! A Website to Interest Girls in Engineering Tuesday, September 1, 2009 AuthorSuzanne Jenniches and Catherine Didion Providing opportunities for girls to learn about engineering can eventually increase diversity in the engineering workforce. I want us all to think about new and creative ways to engage young people in science and engineering, whether it’s science festivals, robotics competitions, ...
How Kids Learn Engineering: The Cognitive Science Perspective Tuesday, September 1, 2009 AuthorChristian D. Schunn Researchers are investigating how and when children can learn engineering concepts and skills. The number of U.S. students who enter engineering programs in college is projected to drop, a trend that many believe will have a negative impact on the U.S. workforce (NAS et al., 2007; NAE and NRC, ...
The Incorporation of Technology/Engineering Concepts into Academic Standards in Massachusetts Tuesday, September 1, 2009 AuthorJacob Foster Experience with engineering in K–12 classrooms in Massachusetts has become a reference point for other states. Efforts by Massachusetts over the past decade to develop academic technology/engineering standards and implement related programs has become a reference point for a number ...
Professional Development for Teachers of Engineering: Research and Related Activities Tuesday, September 1, 2009 AuthorRodney L. Custer and Jenny L. Daugherty Very few K–12 teachers are prepared to teach engineering. In the past decade, engineering has emerged as an important new content area on the K–12 scene. The growing interest in engineering has been triggered by several factors. Among these are opportunities for embedding ...
Engineering is Elementary Tuesday, September 1, 2009 AuthorChristine M. Cunningham Engineering activities tap into the natural curiosity and creativity of all children. As our society becomes increasingly dependent on engineering and technology, it is more important than ever that everyone be aware of what engineers do and understand the uses and implications of the ...
The Status and Nature of K-12 Engineering Education in the United States Tuesday, September 1, 2009 AuthorLinda Katehi, Greg Pearson, and Michael Feder K–12 engineering education has significant implications for the future of STEM education. K–12 engineering education has slowly been making its way into U.S. K–12 classrooms. Today several dozen different engineering programs and curricula are offered in schools around the ...
Putting the "E" in STEM Education Tuesday, September 1, 2009 AuthorCharles M. Vest Editor's Note Charles M. Vest Putting the “E” in STEM Education Recently I participated in a White House-sponsored workshop that brought together leading K–12 teachers and administrators to discuss how STEM education can be improved. Toward the end of the day, Steve ...