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Research and Publications

The following represents some of the recent publications and presentations that have resulted from the work conducted by CAIMS.

Publications

  • Asempapa, R. S., & Love, T. S. (2021). Teaching math modeling through 3D-printing: Examining the influence of an integrative professional development. School Science and Mathematics, 121(2), 85-95. https://doi.org/10.1111/ssm.12448
  • Love, T. S., & Griess, C. J. (2020). Rosie revere's orangutan dilemma: Integrating computational thinking through engineering practices. Science and Children, 58(2), 70-76.
  • Love, T. S., & Bhatty, A. (2019). The crumble: Integrating computer science through engineering design. Technology and Engineering Teacher, 79(2), 16-22.
  • Love, T. S. (2018). Perceptions of safety in makerspaces: Examining the influence of professional development. Paper presented at the 105th Mississippi Valley Technology Teacher Education Conference, Nashville, TN. http://www.mississippivalley.org/wpcontent/uploads/2018/11/Perceptions-…

Grant Funding

  • Love, T. S. (P.I.)., Asempapa, R. S., & Roufos-Abbey, N. (Co-P.I.). (2021). Teaching standards-based mathematical modeling, science, and engineering concepts through open-ended 3D printing design challenges. K-12 Project Based Learning grant, Lancaster County STEM Alliance
  • Love, T. S. (P.I.)., Cysyk, J., Tunks, R., Harter, K., & Attaluri, A. (Co-P.I.). (2021). Using physical computing to teach how a heart functions: A professional development experience for high school biology and engineering teachers. Commonwealth Campus Center Nodes grant, The Pennsylvania State University
  • Love, T. S. (P.I.). (2020). Smart home design challenges for middle and high school students: Integrating Pennsylvania’s K-12 computer science, technology and engineering, and health education standards. Smart Home Research Initiative grant, The Pennsylvania State University.
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Presentations

  • Love, T. S. (2020, March). Physical computing: Integrate programing and engineering design.  Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, Baltimore, MD.
  • Love, T. S. (2020, October & February). Makerspace and STEM lab safety: Critical issues and instructional methods. Workshop for the Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13. Lancaster, PA.
  • Love, T. S., & Asempapa, R. (2019, October). Teach math modeling concepts through 3D printing. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Technology and Engineering Education Association of Pennsylvania, Lancaster, PA.
  • Baumbach, M. (2019, October). Weather and Climate.  Poster presented at the Teacher Expo of the annual Pennsylvania STEM-A-THON conference, Lancaster, PA.
  • Imler, A. (2019, October). Rock Your World. Poster presented at the annual Pennsylvania STEM-A-THON conference, Lancaster, PA.
  • Lerchen, E. (2019, October). What Planet Are You? Poster presented at the annual Pennsylvania STEM-A-THON conference, Lancaster, PA.
  • Love, T.S. (2019, October). STEM and Poetry. Poster presented at the annual Pennsylvania STEM-A-THON conference, Lancaster, PA.
  • Love, T. S. (2019, October). Physical computing: Applying computer science to solve engineering design challenges. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Technology and Engineering Education Association of Pennsylvania, Lancaster, PA.
  • Love, T. S. (2019, July). The computer science and computational thinking of STEM. Presentation at the 2019 National Science Teachers Association STEM Forum and Expo, San Francisco, CA.
  • Love, T. S. (2019, June). Standards based mathematical modeling instruction using 3D printing. Presentation at the annual Pennsylvania State Department of Education’s Computer Science for All Summit, Enola, PA.
  • Love, T. S. (2019, June). Physical computing: Coding, electronic sensors, and hands-on design. Presentation at the annual Pennsylvania State Department of Education’s Computer Science for All Summit, Enola, PA.
  • Todd, R., Coon, D., Birks, J., & Love, T. S. (2019, March). Construction, coding and control for all, wow!  Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, Kansas City, MO.
  • Love, T. S., & McCade, J. (2019, March). Computer science panel: Teaching computer science through engineering design.  Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, Kansas City, MO.
  • Love, T. S. (2019, January). Integrating coding through hands-on engineering challenges. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Georgia Engineering and Technology Education Association, Rincon, GA.
  • Love, T. S. (2018, December). Makerspace, STEM, and coding initiatives from across Pennsylvania. Presentation at the annual Pennsylvania State Department of Education’s Standards Aligned System (SAS) Institute, Hershey, PA.
  • Love, T. S. (2018, October). Integrating computer science through engineering design. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Technology and Engineering Education Association of Pennsylvania, Lancaster, PA.
  • Love, T. S. (2018, July). Makerspace and STEM lab safety: Critical issues and instructional methods. Workshop for the Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13. Lancaster, PA.

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