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Christine Cunningham

    • 808 Citations
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    1993 …2019
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    Research Output 1993 2019

    2019
    1 Citation (Scopus)

    Epistemic tools in engineering design for K-12 education

    Kelly, G. J. & Cunningham, C., Jul 1 2019, In : Science Education. 103, 4, p. 1080-1111 32 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    engineering
    education
    student
    classroom
    artifact

    The impact of engineering curriculum design principles on elementary students’

    Cunningham, C. M., Lachapelle, C. P., Brennan, R. T., Kelly, G. J., Tunis, C. S. A. & Gentry, C. A., Jan 1 2019, (Accepted/In press) In : Journal of Research in Science Teaching.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    engineering
    curriculum
    student
    science
    learning

    What is technology? Development and evaluation of a simple instrument for measuring children's conceptions of technology

    Lachapelle, C. P., Cunningham, C. & Oh, Y., Jan 22 2019, In : International Journal of Science Education. 41, 2, p. 188-209 22 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    evaluation
    factor analysis
    evidence
    artifact
    instruction
    2018
    4 Citations (Scopus)

    A Talent for Tinkering: Developing Talents in Children From Low-Income Households Through Engineering Curriculum

    Robinson, A., Adelson, J. L., Kidd, K. A. & Cunningham, C., Jan 1 2018, In : Gifted Child Quarterly. 62, 1, p. 130-144 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    Aptitude
    Curriculum
    low income
    engineering
    Students
    2017
    1 Citation (Scopus)

    Elementary engineering student interests and attitudes: A comparison across treatments

    Lachapelle, C. P. & Cunningham, C., Jun 24 2017, In : ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. 2017-June

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article

    Students
    Curricula
    Testing
    6 Citations (Scopus)

    Engaging in identity work through engineering practices in elementary classrooms

    Kelly, G. J., Cunningham, C. & Ricketts, A., Jun 1 2017, In : Linguistics and Education. 39, p. 48-59 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    engineering
    classroom
    student
    Identity Work
    teacher
    30 Citations (Scopus)

    Epistemic Practices of Engineering for Education

    Cunningham, C. M. & Kelly, G. Y. J., May 2017, In : Science Education. 101, 3, p. 486-505 20 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    engineering
    education
    Education
    Epistemic Practices
    educational opportunity
    10 Citations (Scopus)

    Framing engineering practices in elementary school classrooms

    Cunningham, C. & Kelly, G. J., Jan 1 2017, In : International Journal of Engineering Education. 33, 1, p. 295-307 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    elementary school
    engineering
    classroom
    Students
    Drawing (graphics)
    8 Citations (Scopus)

    The roles of engineering notebooks in shaping elementary engineering student discourse and practice

    Hertel, J. D., Cunningham, C. M. & Kelly, G. J., Jun 13 2017, In : International Journal of Science Education. 39, 9, p. 1194-1217 24 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    engineering
    discourse
    student
    discourse analysis
    small group
    2016
    1 Citation (Scopus)

    Performance assessment in elementary engineering: Evaluating student (RTP)

    Lachapelle, C. P. & Cunningham, C., Jun 26 2016, In : ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. 2016-June

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article

    Students
    Factor analysis
    Statistics
    1 Citation (Scopus)

    The roles of engineering notebooks in shaping elementary engineering student discourse and practice (RTP)

    Hertel, J. D., Cunningham, C., Kelly, G. J. & Lachapelle, C. P., Jun 26 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

    Students
    2015
    2 Citations (Scopus)

    HLM modeling of pre/post-assessment results from a large-scale efficacy study of elementary engineering

    Lachapelle, C. P., Oh, Y., Shams, M. F., Hertel, J. D. & Cunningham, C., Jan 1 2015, In : ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Making Value for Society, 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Making Value for...

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article

    2014
    27 Citations (Scopus)

    Designing engineering experiences to engage all students

    Cunningham, C. & Lachapelle, C. P., Jan 1 2014, Engineering in Pre-College Settings: Synthesizing Research, Policy, and Practices. Purdue University Press, p. 117-140 24 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

    Curricula
    Students
    engineering
    curriculum
    Education

    Elementary students becoming engineers through practice

    Lachapelle, C. P., Gentry, C., Hertel, J. D., Antonio-Tunis, C. S. & Cunningham, C., Jan 1 2014, In : Proceedings of International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS. 3, January, p. 1587-1588 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article

    engineer
    Students
    engineering
    Engineers
    Curricula
    1 Citation (Scopus)

    Engineering for everyone

    Cunningham, C. M. & Higgins, M., Dec 1 2014, In : Educational Leadership. 72, 4, p. 42-47 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    engineering
    36 Citations (Scopus)

    Engineering in elementary schools

    Lachapelle, C. P. & Cunningham, C., Jan 1 2014, Engineering in Pre-College Settings: Synthesizing Research, Policy, and Practices. Purdue University Press, p. 61-88 28 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

    elementary school
    engineering
    Curricula
    curriculum
    New Zealand
    16 Citations (Scopus)

    Precollege engineering education

    Cunningham, C. & Carlsen, W., Jan 1 2014, Handbook of Research on Science Education. Taylor and Francis, Vol. 2. p. 747-758 12 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

    engineering
    education
    46 Citations (Scopus)

    Teaching Engineering Practices

    Cunningham, C. & Carlsen, W., Jan 1 2014, In : Journal of Science Teacher Education. 25, 2, p. 197-210 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article

    engineering
    Teaching
    science
    development project
    education
    3 Citations (Scopus)

    The attitudes of elementary teachers towards elementary engineering (research to practice)

    Lachapelle, C. P., Hertel, J. D., Shams, M. F., Antonio, C. S. & Cunningham, C., Jan 1 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

    Engineering research
    Curricula
    Engineering education
    Teaching
    Students
    2013
    1 Citation (Scopus)

    Bridging engineering, science, and technology (best) for elementary educators

    Fitzgerald, E. M. & Cunningham, C., Sep 24 2013.

    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

    2012
    3 Citations (Scopus)

    Effective engineering professional development for elementary educators

    Sargianis, K., Yang, S. & Cunningham, C., Jan 1 2012, 119th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. American Society for Engineering Education, (ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

    2 Citations (Scopus)

    Engaging all students in engineering

    Cunningham, C. & Lachapelle, C. P., Jan 1 2012, 119th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. American Society for Engineering Education, (ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

    Students

    Family engineering: Exploring engineering with elementary-age children and their parents

    Heil, D. R., Hutzler, N., Cunningham, C., Chadde, J. F. & Jackson, M., Jan 1 2012, 119th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. American Society for Engineering Education, (ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

    Curricula
    Students
    Engineers
    Planning
    STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)
    2011

    Exchange-engineering is elementary lessons that highlight sustainability

    Yang, S. & Cunningham, C., Jan 1 2011, In : ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article

    Sustainable development

    Making elementary engineering work: Lessons from partnerships and practice-museum of science

    Cunningham, C., Jan 1 2011, In : ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    Museums
    Feedback
    2010
    4 Citations (Scopus)

    Assessing Elementary students' understanding of engineering and technology concepts

    Lachapelle, C. & Cunningham, C., Jan 1 2010, In : ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article

    Students
    Knowledge engineering
    Curricula
    Teaching
    Mirrors
    11 Citations (Scopus)

    The impact of Engineering Is Elementary (EIE) on students' attitudes toward engineering and science

    Cunningham, C. & Lachapelle, C., Jan 1 2010, In : ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article

    Students
    Curricula
    Engineers
    2008
    8 Citations (Scopus)

    Elementary teacher professional development in engineering: Lessons learned from engineering is elementary

    Cunningham, C., Jan 1 2008, In : ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article

    2007
    76 Citations (Scopus)

    Engineering is elementary: An engineering and technology curriculum for children

    Hester, K. & Cunningham, C., Jan 1 2007, In : ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article

    Curricula
    40 Citations (Scopus)

    Engineering is elementary: Children's changing understandings of engineering and science

    Cunningham, C. & Lachapelle, C., Jan 1 2007, In : ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article

    Curricula
    Students
    Engineering technology
    Testing
    10 Citations (Scopus)

    Engineering our future New Jersey

    Hotaling, L., McGrath, B., McKay, M., Shields, C., Lowes, S., Cunningham, C., Lachapelle, C. & Yao, S. Y., Jan 1 2007, In : ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article

    Curricula
    Education
    Museums
    Innovation
    Students
    34 Citations (Scopus)

    Integrating engineering in middle and high school classrooms

    Cunningham, C., Knight, M. T., Carlsen, W. & Kelly, G. J., Mar 13 2007, In : International Journal of Engineering Education. 23, 1, p. 3-8 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    engineering
    classroom
    school
    teacher
    college for engineering
    2006
    30 Citations (Scopus)

    Elementary teachers' understandings of engineering and technology

    Cunningham, C., Lachapelle, C. & Lindgren-Streicher, A., Jan 1 2006, In : ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article

    38 Citations (Scopus)

    Web-based virtual torsion laboratory

    Bhargava, P., Antonakakis, J., Cunningham, C. & Zehnder, A. T., May 1 2006, In : Computer Applications in Engineering Education. 14, 1, p. 1-8 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    Torsional stress
    Students
    homework
    Biological materials
    Curricula
    2005
    73 Citations (Scopus)

    Assessing elementary school students' conceptions of engineering and technology

    Cunningham, C., Lachapelle, C. & Lindgren-Streicher, A., Jan 1 2005, In : ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. p. 811-820 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article

    Students
    Engineers
    Subways
    Bicycles
    Electric wiring
    4 Citations (Scopus)

    Learning through teaching: A longitudinal study on the effects of GK-12 programs on teaching fellows

    Gravel, B. E., Cunningham, C., Knight, M. T. & Faux, R., Jan 1 2005, In : ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. p. 9639-9649 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article

    Teaching
    Students
    Education
    2004
    123 Citations (Scopus)

    Draw an Engineer Test (DAET): Development of a tool to investigate students' ideas about engineers and engineering

    Knight, M. & Cunningham, C., Oct 25 2004, In : ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings. p. 4079-4089 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article

    Students
    Engineers
    Curricula
    2003
    13 Citations (Scopus)

    Virtual labs, real data for statics and mechanics of materials

    Bhargava, P., Cunningham, C., Tolomeo, M. & Zehnder, A., Dec 1 2003, In : ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings. p. 9145-9150 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article

    Mechanics
    Curricula
    Data reduction
    Experiments
    Students
    2002
    1 Citation (Scopus)

    A three year analysis of the benefits accrued by women engineering and science students Who participated in a large-scale E-mentoring program

    Single, P. B., Muller, C. B., Cunningham, C., Single, R. M. & Carlsen, W., Dec 1 2002, In : ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings. p. 5015-5026 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article

    Students
    Industry
    2001

    Electronic mentoring: supporting women engineering and science students in the crucial early years of college

    Single, P. B., Muller, C. B., Carlsen, W. & Cunningham, C., Dec 1 2001, In : ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings. p. 4101-4110 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article

    Students
    Education
    1999
    2 Citations (Scopus)

    MentorNet: lessons learned from electronic communities for women engineers

    Single, P. B., Muller, C. B. & Cunningham, C. M., Dec 1 1999, p. 37-43. 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

    Industrial electronics
    Engineers
    Students
    Communication
    1998
    55 Citations (Scopus)

    Sociology of Science as a Means to a More Authentic, Inclusive Science Education

    Cunningham, C. & Helms, J. V., Jan 1 1998, In : Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 35, 5, p. 483-499 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    sociology of science
    science
    education
    balance of power
    peer review
    4 Citations (Scopus)

    The effect of teachers' sociological understanding of science (SUS) on curricular innovation

    Cunningham, C., Jan 1 1998, In : Research in Science Education. 28, 2, p. 243-257 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    innovation
    teacher
    science
    curriculum
    classroom
    1993
    83 Citations (Scopus)

    Science education in sociocultural context: Perspectives from the sociology of science

    Kelly, G. J., Carlsen, W. & Cunningham, C., Jan 1 1993, In : Science Education. 77, 2, p. 207-220 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    sociology of science
    science
    education
    Science Education
    Sociology of Science