Abstract:
This paper describes key success factors for the implementation and development of a LEGO robotics engineering outreach program for elementary school students in West Tex...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
This paper describes key success factors for the implementation and development of a LEGO robotics engineering outreach program for elementary school students in West Texas. The outreach program not only aims at getting young students excited about engineering but at the same time aims at improving retention rates among electrical and computer engineering freshman-level college students by involving them as paid mentors. It particularly takes into consideration the rural character of West Texas, which provides hardly any electrical and computer engineering job opportunities, and the fact that a university with a college of engineering serves as academic hub for the area.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 53, Issue: 1, February 2010)
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA
Tanja Karp (M'97–SM'08) received the Dipl.-Ing. (M.S.E.E.) degree in electrical engineering and the Dr.-Ing. (Ph.D.) degree from Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany, in 1993 and 1997, respectively.
In 1995 and 1996, she spent two months as a Visiting Researcher at the Signal Processing Department of ENST, Paris, France, and at the Mutirate Signal Processing Group, University of Wisconsin at Madison, respecti...Show More
Tanja Karp (M'97–SM'08) received the Dipl.-Ing. (M.S.E.E.) degree in electrical engineering and the Dr.-Ing. (Ph.D.) degree from Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany, in 1993 and 1997, respectively.
In 1995 and 1996, she spent two months as a Visiting Researcher at the Signal Processing Department of ENST, Paris, France, and at the Mutirate Signal Processing Group, University of Wisconsin at Madison, respecti...View more
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA
Richard Gale (M'01–SM'02) received the A.B. degree in physics from the University of California at Berkeley in 1976, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, in 1979 and 1984, respectively.
He joined the Central Research Laboratories at Texas Instruments, Dallas, in 1984 to apply his graduate work on electron traps in silicon dioxide to charged-coupled device (CCD) imagers for space-borne appli...Show More
Richard Gale (M'01–SM'02) received the A.B. degree in physics from the University of California at Berkeley in 1976, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, in 1979 and 1984, respectively.
He joined the Central Research Laboratories at Texas Instruments, Dallas, in 1984 to apply his graduate work on electron traps in silicon dioxide to charged-coupled device (CCD) imagers for space-borne appli...View more
Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Department, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA
Laura A. Lowe received the Master's and Ph.D. degrees in social work from the University of Georgia, Athens, in 1996 and 2004, respectively.
She has more than 15 years experience working as a Licensed Social Worker, primarily in the field of juvenile corrections. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Texas Tech University, Lubbock. Her research interests include juvenile delinquency, juvenile sexual agg...Show More
Laura A. Lowe received the Master's and Ph.D. degrees in social work from the University of Georgia, Athens, in 1996 and 2004, respectively.
She has more than 15 years experience working as a Licensed Social Worker, primarily in the field of juvenile corrections. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Texas Tech University, Lubbock. Her research interests include juvenile delinquency, juvenile sexual agg...View more
Trust Point Hospital, Lubbock, TX, USA
Vickie Medina received the Bachelor's degree in social work from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, in May 2008.
She is a Licensed Social Worker in the State of Texas and is currently employed as a Geriatric Psychiatric Social Worker with Trust Point Hospital, Lubbock, TX.
Vickie Medina received the Bachelor's degree in social work from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, in May 2008.
She is a Licensed Social Worker in the State of Texas and is currently employed as a Geriatric Psychiatric Social Worker with Trust Point Hospital, Lubbock, TX.View more
Electrical Engineering Department, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA
Eric Beutlich is an electrical engineering graduate student with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, where he is also pursuing a Bachelor's degree in philosophy.
He taught several LEGO robotics courses and was co-organizer of the 2008 GEAR tournament in Lubbock, TX.
Eric Beutlich is an electrical engineering graduate student with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, where he is also pursuing a Bachelor's degree in philosophy.
He taught several LEGO robotics courses and was co-organizer of the 2008 GEAR tournament in Lubbock, TX.View more
Contents Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA
Tanja Karp (M'97–SM'08) received the Dipl.-Ing. (M.S.E.E.) degree in electrical engineering and the Dr.-Ing. (Ph.D.) degree from Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany, in 1993 and 1997, respectively.
In 1995 and 1996, she spent two months as a Visiting Researcher at the Signal Processing Department of ENST, Paris, France, and at the Mutirate Signal Processing Group, University of Wisconsin at Madison, respectively, working on modulated filter banks. In 1997, she joined the Institute of Computer Engineering at Mannheim University, Mannheim, Germany, as a Senior Research and Teaching Associate. From 1998 to 1999, she also taught as a Guest Lecturer at the Institute for Microsystems Technology, Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany. From 2000 to 2006, she was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University (TTU), Lubbock, where she now an Associate Professor. Her research interests include multirate signal processing, filter banks, audio coding, multicarrier modulation, signal processing for communications, and engineering education. She has organized several high-school student summer camps at TTU.
Dr. Karp regularly reviews articles for several IEEE and EURASIP transactions.
Tanja Karp (M'97–SM'08) received the Dipl.-Ing. (M.S.E.E.) degree in electrical engineering and the Dr.-Ing. (Ph.D.) degree from Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany, in 1993 and 1997, respectively.
In 1995 and 1996, she spent two months as a Visiting Researcher at the Signal Processing Department of ENST, Paris, France, and at the Mutirate Signal Processing Group, University of Wisconsin at Madison, respectively, working on modulated filter banks. In 1997, she joined the Institute of Computer Engineering at Mannheim University, Mannheim, Germany, as a Senior Research and Teaching Associate. From 1998 to 1999, she also taught as a Guest Lecturer at the Institute for Microsystems Technology, Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany. From 2000 to 2006, she was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University (TTU), Lubbock, where she now an Associate Professor. Her research interests include multirate signal processing, filter banks, audio coding, multicarrier modulation, signal processing for communications, and engineering education. She has organized several high-school student summer camps at TTU.
Dr. Karp regularly reviews articles for several IEEE and EURASIP transactions.View more
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA
Richard Gale (M'01–SM'02) received the A.B. degree in physics from the University of California at Berkeley in 1976, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, in 1979 and 1984, respectively.
He joined the Central Research Laboratories at Texas Instruments, Dallas, in 1984 to apply his graduate work on electron traps in silicon dioxide to charged-coupled device (CCD) imagers for space-borne applications. He moved from CCDs to more general photonics interests in 1985, in time to make several key contributions in the developing MEMS spatial light modulators at TI. He was a member of the team taking the digital micromirror Ddevice (DMD) from research into a corporate venture projects activity in 1991 after successfully managing parts of the initial customer interactions in projection displays. He contributed to the development of corporate venturing at TI and managed the demonstration/validation activity in the early stages of digital imaging. After successfully promoting the technology internally and externally through a period of explosive growth, he took a position in production engineering for the development of first-generation portable projectors. His final position at TI included responsibility for novel approaches and new technologies utilizing and enabling digital light processing (DLP) insertion points, providing strategic direction in understanding competitive assessment and intelligence, and coordinating the DLP Products Coop programs and technical publication management. He held the position of Distinguished Member, Technical Staff, and was responsible for coordinating the work of the New Applications Research and Development Group in the Technology Development section of Digital Imaging at TI until retirement in April 2001. He is currently pursuing new career directions that will build on and expand his experience in MEMS, novel data analysis techniques, information creation and distribution systems, and communications technologies. He accepted a tenured Professorship in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Texas Tech University (TTU), Lubbock, that began June 1, 2002. Since joining the TTU faculty, he has worked diligently to incorporate undergraduate and graduate students in the research enterprise and to provide incentives for young people to look seriously at technical careers. From 2007 to 2009, he took on the responsibilities of Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the College of Engineering, TTU. He is an author of more than 25 technical publications and holds patents in MEMS design, processing, packaging, control circuits, and system utilization concepts.
Richard Gale (M'01–SM'02) received the A.B. degree in physics from the University of California at Berkeley in 1976, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, in 1979 and 1984, respectively.
He joined the Central Research Laboratories at Texas Instruments, Dallas, in 1984 to apply his graduate work on electron traps in silicon dioxide to charged-coupled device (CCD) imagers for space-borne applications. He moved from CCDs to more general photonics interests in 1985, in time to make several key contributions in the developing MEMS spatial light modulators at TI. He was a member of the team taking the digital micromirror Ddevice (DMD) from research into a corporate venture projects activity in 1991 after successfully managing parts of the initial customer interactions in projection displays. He contributed to the development of corporate venturing at TI and managed the demonstration/validation activity in the early stages of digital imaging. After successfully promoting the technology internally and externally through a period of explosive growth, he took a position in production engineering for the development of first-generation portable projectors. His final position at TI included responsibility for novel approaches and new technologies utilizing and enabling digital light processing (DLP) insertion points, providing strategic direction in understanding competitive assessment and intelligence, and coordinating the DLP Products Coop programs and technical publication management. He held the position of Distinguished Member, Technical Staff, and was responsible for coordinating the work of the New Applications Research and Development Group in the Technology Development section of Digital Imaging at TI until retirement in April 2001. He is currently pursuing new career directions that will build on and expand his experience in MEMS, novel data analysis techniques, information creation and distribution systems, and communications technologies. He accepted a tenured Professorship in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Texas Tech University (TTU), Lubbock, that began June 1, 2002. Since joining the TTU faculty, he has worked diligently to incorporate undergraduate and graduate students in the research enterprise and to provide incentives for young people to look seriously at technical careers. From 2007 to 2009, he took on the responsibilities of Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the College of Engineering, TTU. He is an author of more than 25 technical publications and holds patents in MEMS design, processing, packaging, control circuits, and system utilization concepts.View more
Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Department, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA
Laura A. Lowe received the Master's and Ph.D. degrees in social work from the University of Georgia, Athens, in 1996 and 2004, respectively.
She has more than 15 years experience working as a Licensed Social Worker, primarily in the field of juvenile corrections. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Texas Tech University, Lubbock. Her research interests include juvenile delinquency, juvenile sexual aggression, program/practice evaluation, and social work education, including service-learning as a pedagogy.
Laura A. Lowe received the Master's and Ph.D. degrees in social work from the University of Georgia, Athens, in 1996 and 2004, respectively.
She has more than 15 years experience working as a Licensed Social Worker, primarily in the field of juvenile corrections. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Texas Tech University, Lubbock. Her research interests include juvenile delinquency, juvenile sexual aggression, program/practice evaluation, and social work education, including service-learning as a pedagogy.View more
Trust Point Hospital, Lubbock, TX, USA
Vickie Medina received the Bachelor's degree in social work from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, in May 2008.
She is a Licensed Social Worker in the State of Texas and is currently employed as a Geriatric Psychiatric Social Worker with Trust Point Hospital, Lubbock, TX.
Vickie Medina received the Bachelor's degree in social work from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, in May 2008.
She is a Licensed Social Worker in the State of Texas and is currently employed as a Geriatric Psychiatric Social Worker with Trust Point Hospital, Lubbock, TX.View more
Electrical Engineering Department, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA
Eric Beutlich is an electrical engineering graduate student with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, where he is also pursuing a Bachelor's degree in philosophy.
He taught several LEGO robotics courses and was co-organizer of the 2008 GEAR tournament in Lubbock, TX.
Eric Beutlich is an electrical engineering graduate student with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, where he is also pursuing a Bachelor's degree in philosophy.
He taught several LEGO robotics courses and was co-organizer of the 2008 GEAR tournament in Lubbock, TX.View more
