Dr. Jamie Gurganus presents at ITEEA Seminar Series
Free STEMinars for ALL!
Empowering the E in STEM:
An Introduction to the Framework for P-12 Engineering Learning
The Framework for P-12 Engineering Learning has been published as a practical guide for developing coherent, authentic, and equitable engineering learning initiatives/programs across schools. This guide includes a definition of the three-dimensions of engineering learning, principles for guiding pedagogical practice, and common learning goals toward achieving engineering literacy for all.
Accordingly, this ITEEA STEMinar will:
- Provide a brief introduction to the contents of the framework.
- Explore how the highlighted engineering concepts/pedagogical approaches compliment and support Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy to influence more immediate and purposeful instructional practice.
- Examine ways in which how this framework has been used in high schools to provide increased relevance and rigor into the Career & Technical Education pathways.
- Highlight instructional materials (i.e., engineering performance matrices and sample lesson plans) to teach engineering, with increased sophistication over time, within socially-relevant and culturally-situated contexts.
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Dr. Jamie Gurganus is the undergraduate program coordinator and a faculty member in the Mechanical Engineering Department at UMBC, Director for the Center for the innovative, teaching, research and learning and she is the Associate Director of Engineering Education Initiatives at COEIT. Her research is focused on solving problems relating to educating and developing engineers, teachers, and the community at all levels (k12, undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and faculty development). She seeks to identify best practices and develop assessment methods that assist faculty and teachers with student engagement, helping them to navigate the various pathways in STEM. A few of these key areas include engineering identity and mindsets, first-year experiences in engineering, integrating service learning into the engineering classroom, implementing new instructional methodologies, and design optimization using additive manufacturing. Dr. Gurganus collaborates with a number of industry partners and consults throughout Maryland in STEM education initiatives. In 2019, Dr. Gurganus received the Northern Maryland Technology Council Leader Award in STEM education. She has written curricula and published a number of works in engineering education, including a Statics workbook for undergraduate engineering students. She is the Director of Innovation Programs and Operations for the non-profit research collaborative, Advancing Engineering Excellence in P-12 Engineering Education. Dr. Gurganus teaches several first- and second-year Mechanical Engineering classes along with the Mechanical Engineering Senior Capstone design course for UMBC.