An Engineering Tale: Using Storybooks to Analyze Parent–Child Conversations About Engineering (Fundamental)

Dr. Dorie is a recent graduate of Engineering Education and Ecological Science & Engineering at Purdue University, having previously earned her M.S. from University of Arizona in Environmental Engineering, and B.A. in Civil Engineering from University of Portland. Her research centers on informal environments at the precollege level – specifically at the interface between artifacts (books, television, toys, etc.) and engineering learning. Of particular interest is how parents’ actions can engage children in engineering.