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Microelectronics Integration Curriculum Development Framework: Checklist version
Papers | 09 Jun 2024 | Contributor(s):: Tamara J. Moore, Siddika Selcen Guzey, Morgan M Hynes, Kerrie Douglas, Greg J. Strimel
The Microelectronics Integration Curriculum Development Framework was based on the STEM Integration Framework set forth by Moore & Guzey (2017) and adapted to fit the integration of high-level content (specifically, microelectronics) into K-12 curriculum for any course....
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Turn the Lights On!: An EngrTEAMS-CISTAR Collaboration Unit
Papers | 24 May 2023 | Contributor(s):: Ruben Lopez, Barbara Fagundes, Diallo Wallace, Nrupaja Bhide, Allison Godwin, Tamara J. Moore
Turn the Lights On! is an engineering design-based STEM curricular unit codesigned by the EngrTEAMS and CISTAR projects. The unit aims to facilitate the learning of major science and mathematical concepts and skills within the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core State...
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Applied Thermal Measurement at the Nanoscale
Papers | 09 Feb 2022 | Contributor(s):: Zhen Chen, Chris Dames
This book aims to serve as a practical guide for novices to design and conduct measurements of thermal properties at the nanoscale using electrothermal techniques. An outgrowth of the authors’ tutorials for new graduate students in their own labs, it includes practical details on...
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Measuring the Impact of Service-Learning Projects in Engineering: High School Students' Perspectives
Papers | 10 May 2017 | Contributor(s):: Tamecia Raishaun Jones, Jean M Trusedell, William "Bill" C. Oakes, Monica Elaine Cardella
We have seen the benefits of service learning and its impact on perceptions and knowledge of engineering and recognize it as a successful mechanism for introducing often highly abstracted concepts to younger students. This paper describes the analysis of student reflections from...
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A profile of a Nano EPICS High School - Agawam High School
Papers | 10 May 2017 | Contributor(s):: Tamecia Raishaun Jones
This is a short profile of an EPICS High School that has found a way to integrate nano into its curriculum. The profile describes how the teacher used her specialized background in marine biology to create a plan for nano project in a marine biology classroom. At the time, this...
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Introduction to Nanotechnology: Implementation of a Cooperative Program for Gifted and Talented Elementary School Children
Papers | 07 Apr 2014 | Contributor(s):: Mark M Budnik
Around the world, primary and secondary schools are challenged to implement appropriate programs for their gifted and talented students. In this paper, we present how our community's public school system and our college of engineering collaboratively developed and implemented a program on...
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Nanotechnology K12 Lessons - 1
Papers | 07 Apr 2014 | Contributor(s):: Mark M Budnik
The technological world today is constantly evolving. Every year, new discoveries and improvements to previous technologies change the way we live. Nanotechnology is one field that is quickly advancing and impacting our daily lives. School systems often do not have the lesson plans or the funding...