introduction to engineering pisa • summer 2007
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Introduction to Engineering PISA • Summer 2007. Engineering Our Future NJ. Collaborative effort to bring exemplary pre-engineering curricula into mainstream NJ K-12 education. Why K-12 Engineering?. Economic need: 85% of economic growth due to technological innovation (NAP, 2005) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Introduction to Engineering PISA • Summer 2007
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Engineering Our Future NJ
Collaborative effort to bring exemplary pre-engineering curricula into mainstream NJ K-12 education
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Why K-12 Engineering? Economic need: 85% of economic
growth due to technological innovation (NAP, 2005)
Shortages of technical workers Need to create new pathways to
engage ALL students in engineering Need to engage and motivate
students to persist in science and math
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Rising Above the Gathering Storm K-12 Education
Fewer than 1/3 of US 4th-grade and 8th-grade students performed at or above a level of called “proficient” in mathematics, “proficiency” was considered the ability to exhibit competence with challenging subject matter. Alarmingly, about 1/3 of the 4th graders and 1/5 of the 8th graders lacked the competence to perform even basic mathematical computations.
In 2000, 93% of students in grades 5-9 were taught physical science by a teacher lacking a major or certification in the physical sciences (chemistry, geology, general science, or physics).
In 1995(the most recent data available), US 12th graders performed below the international average for 21 countries on a test of general knowledge in mathematics and science.
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Worrisome Indicators Higher Education
In South Korea, 38% of all undergraduates receive their degrees in natural science or engineering. In France, the figure is 47%, in China, 50%, and in Singapore 67%. In the United States, the corresponding figure is 15%.
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Economics A company can hire 9 factory workers in
Mexico for the cost of 1 in America. A company can hire 8 young professional engineers in India for the cost of 1 in America.
During 2004, China overtook the U.S. to become the leading exporter of information technology products, according to OECD.
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Recommendations10,000 Teachers = 10 Million Minds Increase America’s talent pool by vastly
improving K-12 science & math education. Recruit science & math teachers Summer institutes Science & math master’s programs New curriculum materials modeled
Sustain & strengthen the nation’s commitment to research ($)
Make the U.S. the most attractive setting in which to study and perform research so that we can develop, recruit, and retain the best and the brightest students, scientists, and engineers.
Ensure that the U.S. is the premier place in the world to innovate.
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Revolutionary New Idea"Remarkable new technology is introduced
into the school system and experts predict education will be revolutionized. The technology will, as never before, allow the widespread dissemination of new concepts and ideas that stimulate young minds and free the teacher for more creative pursuits. Yet, the magic fails to materialize, and within a few years articles appear in the popular press asserting that the failure obviously arises from the teachers not being skilled enough in the new technology.“Excerpt from the New York Times in an article by Peter Lewis
in the 1840’s describing the introduction of the blackboard.
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Toxic PopcornA can of highly toxic popcorn has contaminated a circle of approximately 8 feet in diameter. The toxic area extends to the ceiling. If the toxic popcorn is not transferred to a safe container for decontamination, it will contaminate and destroy the entire city. The popcorn is estimated to have a safe life of exactly 30 minutes before it explodes. It’s up to us to save the city!
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Toxic Popcorn
Inside the circle you will find two cans. One (unsafe container) is half full of the toxic popcorn. The other (safe) container is available for decontamination. Find a way to safely transfer the toxic popcorn from the unsafe container to the safe container, using only the materials provided to you.
Design Challenge
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Toxic Popcorn
No one may cross the plane of the circle No one may cross the plane of the circle with any part of the body.with any part of the body.
The popcorn and containers can not The popcorn and containers can not cross the plane of the circle. Only the cross the plane of the circle. Only the ropes & tire tube may cross.ropes & tire tube may cross.
No spills are allowed.No spills are allowed. You may use only the materials You may use only the materials
provided.provided. The popcorn must be transferred with in The popcorn must be transferred with in
30 minutes or there will be a disaster.30 minutes or there will be a disaster.
Criteria
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Engineering Design Process
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Thomas Edison’s Design Log
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Science/Technology/Engineering
What is the difference between science, technology, and engineering?
How do they interrelate?
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Engineering Misconceptions Engineering Misconceptions
Engineering is boring Engineering is for guys Engineers are geeks Engineers work alone Engineers are only good in math & science Engineers work with trains, electricity or bridges
Source: Engineers Week
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Engineers are dynamic leaders. Engineering is all around us.
Careers in engineering span the alphabet
Engineers & Engineering
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Contact Informationwww.stevens.edu/ciese/eofnj
Augusto Macalalag • [email protected]
Dawna Schultz • [email protected]
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Science/Technology/Engineering
Source: www.mos.org/eie