The K-12 and Precollege Division Wednesday Update October 5, 2011
Look for information on the following topics in this message:
- Chair’s Update
- 2012 Abstract Submission Information-DUE THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7
- K-12 and Precollege Division Call for Papers
- Sign up to review for K-12 and Precollege
- ASEE at NSTA Regional Conferences: If you are going, we need you!
- Call for Papers: Technological Literacy Division
- Job Posting: Iowa State University
Chair’s update:
Hello, K-12 and Precollege Division Members. Heading into fall and if you are like me, fall break is a pipe dream! This is a big week for ASEE members, because Friday is ABSTRACT DEADLINE! Remember, our division’s program is always of great interest to many members, so if you’re ready to share the good work you and your colleagues are doing every day, please be sure to submit an abstract so we can all learn. Program chair Laura Bottomley would still welcome volunteers to review abstracts now and papers later on. A broader perspective makes a better program, so let her know if you can help out.
This week, I had the privilege of attending the Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology’s fall advocacy conference in Washington. Engineering education was well represented; among speakers were ASEE Executive Director Norman Fortenberry, ASEE PIC IV chair Bevlee Watford and Greg Pearson from the National Academy of Engineering. Judging by the attendance and response, the work you are doing is of great interest to many folks.
As always, please contact me with any questions or concerns. Thanks to those who have already provided feedback and suggestions. The executive board has a conference call the second Wednesday of each month, so if you have something you’d like to get before the team, please let me know. Take care and have a great week!
Liz
2012 Abstract Submission Phase Now Open!
We are eager to announce that the abstract submission for the 2012 Annual Conference and Exposition being held in San Antonio, Texas on June 10-13, 2012 is now open! You can now submit your abstract, but be sure to submit it no later than Friday, October 7th. The Call for Papers for the various divisions are now available on our website at http://www.asee.org/conferences-and-events/conferences/annual-conference/2012/program-schedule/call-for-papers .
2012 K-12 and Pre-College Division Annual Conference Call for Papers
The K-12 AND PRE-COLLEGE ENGINEERING DIVISION seeks papers for the 2012 ASEE Annual Conference, which will be held in San Antonio, TX June 10 – 13, 2012. This division provides a forum where the research, development, implementation and dissemination of K-12 e engineering and/or technology education initiatives, curriculum, instruction and ideas are shared and discussed. We invite papers related to all aspects of K-12 engineering and technology education efforts including: (a) studies of innovative curriculum, pedagogical methods, and teacher preparation and professional development; (b) appropriately assessed and/or evaluated, effective outreach and education efforts, particularly those efforts contributing to greater diversity and access to engineering and/or awareness among key stakeholders such as teachers, principals, guidance counselors, parents and policy-makers; and (c) models for establishing, maintaining, and measuring the impacts of partnerships between universities, primary and secondary schools, industry and/or informal educational settings. Special sessions for 2012 are not yet identified. Information will be sent out to the division membership when available. Others should monitor the K-12/Precollege Division website.
This year’s papers will include the possibility of two tracks. Either: papers will report the results of research or systematically collected outcomes assessment (i.e. data will be expected by reviewers) or papers can present “works in progress.” Submissions should indicate clearly in the abstract which of these two tracks are appropriate. Works in progress may have a higher likelihood of being assigned to a poster session and should have innovative aspects that have not been previously published by others. Papers authored collaboratively between engineering and technology education faculty, industry, outreach partners, and K-12 teachers are encouraged. Additional information about review criteria and the special sessions will be sent through the division member list-serve and will be posted along with answers to frequently asked questions on the K-12 division website (http://k12division.asee.org/). Updated information about submission processes and deadlines can be obtained at: http://www.asee.org/conferences/annual/2011/Call-for-Papers.cfm. For more information, please contact the Division’s Program Chair, Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University.
WE NEED YOU!!—It’s Abstract and then Paper Review Time!
Please consider reviewing abstracts and/or papers for our division for the Annual Conference this year—we need a large and diverse group of members to help make our technical sessions the best at the conference. Please email Program Chair Laura Bottomley and enthusiastically volunteer!
Help represent ASEE at the NSTA Regional Conferences
ASEE’s current partnership with NSTA is providing some opportunities for K-12 members around the country to help support the promotion of engineering education in the science community. eGFI co- directors Stacie Harrison and Dennis Cummings will be at each of the upcoming NSTA regional conferences (Hartford, CN October 27-29; New Orleans, LA November 10-12 and Seattle, WA December 8-10, 2011). If you plan to attend one of these, or live in proximity to one, please consider contacting Stacie or Dennis and volunteer to help. Specific needs are for folks to staff the ASEE/eGFI booth in New Orleans from 9 am-5 pm on Friday, November 11 and in Seattle on Thursday, December 8 from 11 am-5 pm. If you can and want to help, please contact Stacie or Dennis directly. To learn more about the partnership and conference locations, go to http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/asee-partners-with-nsta/.
Call for Abstracts from Technological Literacy Division
The Technological Literacy Division has asked us to forward to our members their call for papers for the 2012 Annual conference. Please go to http://www.asee.org/conferences-and-events/conferences/annual-conference/2012/program-schedule/Technological_Literacy_Division_2012_Call_for_Papers.pdf for full information. The division is looking for contributions in topics such as:
- Engineering for Everyone / Engineering for Non-Engineers
- Best Practices – Results from Successful Technological Literacy Programs at Community Colleges and Universities
- Minors in Engineering or Technological Literacy
- Teaching the Teachers: Engineering for Education Majors
- Linking K-12, Community College, and University Programs in Technological Literacy
- Helping Engineering Students Achieve a Broad Understanding of Technology
- The Relationship Between Technology, Engineering, and Science
- Technology and Society: Social, Political, and Economic Issues
- Engineering Design as a Liberal Art
- What the History of Technology Can Teach Us About People and Technology
- Ways to Stimulate Interest in Technological Literacy
- Perspectives and Issues Concerning Women and Minorities
- Learning Objectives and Student Outcomes /Relevant Assessment Tools and Techniques
- Engineering Literacy
- Technological Forecasting and Social Change
Job Posting: Iowa State University
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in Instructional Technology at the Assistant Professor rank, beginning in August 2012.
Required Qualifications: An earned doctorate in instructional technology or a closely related area; a record of, or potential for, scholarly research; a record of, or potential for, securing external funding; successful teaching experience, and evidence of professional service and outreach in the area of instructional technology.
Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience in PreK–12 schools; experience working with pre- or in-service teachers; experience designing and teaching online courses; research interests and extensive expertise in emerging technologies, STEM, Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and/or the impact of technology on learning and diversity or equity; and a demonstrated commitment to working with diverse students, staff and community members.
For additional information regarding the position, please contact search committee chair Dr. Denise Crawford. To apply go to: https://www.iastatejobs.com/
Thanks,
Liz
Liz Parry
North Carolina State University College of Engineering
Coordinator, K-16 STEM Partnership Development
Chair, American Society for Engineering Education K-12 and Precollege Division