2024
Journal Articles & Book Chapters
Bateman, K.M., Kelly, G.K., Licona, P.R., and Cunningham, C.M. (April, 2024). Examining the Affordances of Engineering and Curricular Supports for Learning Among. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, Philadelphia, PA. Download this paper.
Kelly, G.K., Cunningham, C.M., & Bateman, K.M. Educators’ Experiences with Engineering and Emergent Multilingual Learners.
Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research (J-PEER). Manuscript in review.
Wilkinson, B., San Antonio-Tunis, C., Shah, D. (October, 2024). Making STEM Connections with Your Child. Teaching Young Children 18(1). Manuscript in review.
2023
Journal Articles & Book Chapters
Cunningham, C. M., Kelly, G. J., & Mohan, A. (2023). Socially engaged engineering: A framework for K-8 education. Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research (J-PEER), 13(2), Article 7. DOI: 10.7771/2157-9288.1407
Cunningham, C. M., & Sneider, C. (2023). Precollege engineering education. In Lederman N., Zeidler, D., & Lederman, J. (Eds.), Handbook of research in science education vol III (pp.960–992). Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers. DOI: 10.4324/9780367855758
Conference Papers & Presentations
Cunningham, C. M., Kelly, G. J., & Mohan, A. K. (2023, June). Socially engaged engineering: A conceptual framework for K-8 education. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore, MD.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Best Paper Award, Pre-College Engineering Education Division
Cunningham, C. M., Shah, D. N., Mohan, A. K., & Kelly, G. J. (2023, June). K-8 computational thinking through engineering. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore, MD.
2022
Journal Articles & Book Chapters
Cunningham, C. M., & Kelly, G. J. (2022). A model for equity-oriented preK-12 engineering learning. Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research (J-PEER), 12 (2), Article 3. DOI: 10.7771/2157-9288.1375
American Society of Engineering Education Pre-College Engineering Education Best Diversity Paper Honorable Mention
Cunningham, C. M. (2022, July). Engineering solutions for ecological problems. Open Access Government. 218–219. https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/Launch.aspx?EID=85f0d134-d2ec-4b73-b1ac-c5001c395a2a
Conference Papers & Presentations
Cunningham, C. M., & Kelly, G. J. (2022, June). A model for equity-oriented preK-12 engineering learning. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. https://peer.asee.org/40576
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Best Paper Honorable Mention, Pre-College Engineering Education Division
Cunningham, C. M., & Kelly, G. J. (2022, June). Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) Out of School: Engineering opportunities in out-of-school programs for English learners. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. https://peer.asee.org/41935
2021
Journal Articles & Book Chapters
Cunningham, C. M., Wendell, K. B., & Bauer, D. (2021). Crosscutting concepts in engineering. In Nordine, J. & Lee, O. (Eds.), Crosscutting concepts: Strengthening science and engineering learning. (pp. 311–330). Arlington, VA: National Science Teachers Association Press.
Cunningham, C. M., Kelly, G. J., & Meyer, N. (2021). Affordances of engineering with English learners. Science Education. 105, 255–280. DOI: 10.1002/sce.21606
Johnson, M. M., Kelly, G. K., & Cunningham, C. M. (2021). Failure and improvement in elementary engineering. Journal of Research in STEM Education. 7(2), 69–92.
Laguzza, K., Katzer, K., McDonnell, M.E., & Cunningham, C. M. (2021). Engineering in preschool: Building the basis for lifelong problem solving. Teaching Young Children. 14(2), 12–16.
2020
Journal Articles & Book Chapters
Cunningham, C. M., Lachapelle, C. P., Brennan, R. T., Kelly, G. J., San Antonio-Tunis, C., & Gentry, C. A. (2020). The impact of engineering curriculum design principles on elementary students’ engineering and science learning. Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 57, 423–453. https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.21601
Pattison, S. A., Ramos-Montanez, S., Svarovsky, G. N., San Antonio-Tunis, C. (2020). Early Childhood Engineering: Supporting Engineering Design Practices with Young Children and Their Families. NARST Annual International Conference. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340234317
2019
Journal Articles & Book Chapters
Cunningham, C. M., & Kelly, G. J. (2019). Collective reasoning in elementary engineering education. In Manalo, E. (Ed.) Deeper learning, dialogic learning, and critical thinking. (pp. 339–355). New York, NY: Routledge.
Garcia, M., Gentry, C., Jordan, E., Nolan, B., & Cunningham, C. M. (2019). A focus on function: An early childhood engineering activity helps students think about the way things work. Science & Children. 57(3), 73–77.
Kelly, G. J., & Cunningham, C. M. (2019). Epistemic tools in engineering design for K-12 education. Science Education. 103, 1080–1111. DOI: 10.1002/sce21513
Lachapelle, C. P., Cunningham, C. M., & Oh, Y. (2019). What is technology? Development and evaluation of a simple instrument for measuring children’s conceptions of technology. International Journal of Science Education. 41(2), 188–209. DOI: 10.1080/09500693.2018.1545101
San Antonio-Tunis, C. N., Berliner, O., Cunningham, C. M. (2019). Streamlining Differentiation and Integration: Exploring a New Educator Resource. The Elementary STEM Journal, 23(3). https://www.iteea.org/Publications/Journals/ESCJournal/ESJ-March2019.aspx
Conferences & Presentations
Bloom, N. E., & Roberts, E., & Rubino-Hare, L., & Archer, H. N., & Cunningham, C. M., & Clark, J. (2019, June). How educators implement engineering curricula in OST settings. Paper presented at American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Tampa, Florida. https://peer.asee.org/32894
Cunningham, C. M., & Kelly, G. J., & Meyer, N. (2019, June). Affordances of engineering for elementary-aged English learners. Paper presented at American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Tampa, Florida. https://peer.asee.org/32048
Lachapelle, C. P. & Cunningham, C. M. (2019, March). Elementary students’ engineering interests and attitudes: Demographic and treatment differences. Paper presented at the NARST Annual International Conference, Baltimore, MD. 2019 NARST E4 EIA Conference Paper
Lachapelle, C. P. & Cunningham, C. M. (2019, June). Measuring fidelity of implementation in a large-scale research study. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Tampa, Florida. https://peer.asee.org/33089
San Antonio-Tunis, C. N., Clark, Joelle., Cunningham, C. M., Lachapelle, C. P. (2019, June). Engineering Interest and Attitude Development In Out-of-School Time. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Conference & Exposition, Tampa, FL. https://www.asee.org/public/conferences/140/papers/25571/view
2018
Journal Articles & Book Chapters
Cunningham, C. M., Lachapelle, C. P., & Davis, M. (2018). Engineering concepts, practices, and trajectories for early childhood education. In English, L. & Moore, T. (Eds.), Early engineering learning (pp. 135–174). New York, NY: Springer.
Lachapelle, C. P., & Brennan, R. T. (2018). An instrument for examining elementary engineering student interests and attitudes. International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology, 6(3), 221–240. https://doi.org/10.18404/ijemst.428171
Lachapelle, C. P., Cunningham, C. M., & Oh, Y. (2018). What is technology? Development and evaluation of a simple instrument for measuring children’s conceptions of technology. International Journal of Science Education, 41:2, 188-209. DOI: 10.1080/09500693.2018.1545101
Robinson, A., Adelson, J. L., Kidd, K. A., & Cunningham, C. M. (2018). A talent for tinkering: Developing talents in young, low-income children through engineering curriculum. Gifted Child Quarterly. 62(1), 130–144. DOI: 10.1177/0016986217738049
Conferences & Presentations
Vanderhoof, C., Kelly, G. J., & Cunningham, C. M. (2018, March). Elementary engineering diagrams as design tools. Paper presented at the NARST Annual International Conference, Atlanta, GA.
2017
Journal Articles & Book Chapters
Cunningham, C. M. (2017). Engineering practices. In C. V. Schwarz, C. Passmore, & B. Reiser (Eds.), Helping students make sense of the world using Next Generation science and engineering practices (pp. 283–307). Arlington, VA: National Science Teachers Association Press. Retrieved from https://www.nsta.org/store/product_detail.aspx?id=10.2505/9781938946042
Cunningham, C. M., & Kelly, G. J. (2017). Epistemic practices of engineering for education. Science Education, 101(3), 486–505. https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.21271
Cunningham, C. M., & Kelly, G. J. (2017). Framing engineering practices in elementary school classrooms. International Journal of Engineering Education, 33(1B), 295–307. Retrieved from http://www.ijee.ie/contents/c330117B.html
Davis, M. E., Cunningham, C. M., & Lachapelle, C. P. (2017). They can’t spell “engineering” but they can do it: Designing an engineering curriculum for the preschool classroom. Zero to Three Journal, 37(5), 4–11. Retrieved from https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1835-vol-37-no-5-building-stem-science-technology-engineering-math-skills-from-birth
Hertel, J. D., Cunningham, C. M., & Kelly, G. K. (2017). The roles of engineering notebooks in shaping elementary engineering student discourse and practice. International Journal of Science Education, 39(9), 1194–1217. https://doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2017.1317864
Kelly, G. J., Cunningham, C. M., & Ricketts, A. (2017). Engaging in identity work through engineering practices in elementary classrooms. Linguistics & Education, 39, 48–59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.linged.2017.05.003
Lachapelle, C. P., Cunningham, C. M., & Davis, M. (2017). Middle childhood education: Engineering concepts, practices, and trajectories. In M. J. de Vries (Ed.), Handbook of technology education (pp. 1–17). Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-38889-2_23-1
Conference Papers & Presentations
Kelly, G. K., Cunningham, C. M., Vanderhoof, C., & Licona, P. (2017, April). Learning science through engineering design. Paper presented at the NARST Annual International Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Lachapelle, C. P., & Cunningham, C. M. (2017, June). Elementary engineering student interests and attitudes: A comparison across treatments. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, OH. Retrieved from https://www.asee.org/public/conferences/78/papers/20187/view
Lachapelle, C. P., Cunningham, C. M., & Oh, Y. (2017, April). An efficacy study of Engineering is Elementary: Quantitative modeling of outcomes. Paper presented at the NARST Annual International Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Lachapelle, C. P., Oh, Y., & Cunningham, C. M. (2017, April). Effectiveness of an engineering curriculum intervention for elementary school: Moderating roles of student background characteristics. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/lachapelle_oh_and_cunningham_2017_aera.pdf
2016
Journal Articles & Book Chapters
Cunningham, C. M., & Carlsen, W. S. (2016, November). Not just a prop for teaching science. PRISM, 26(3), 68. Retrieved from http://www.asee-prism.org/last-word-nov-3/
Cunningham, C. M. (2016). Engineering education for elementary students. In M. J. de Vries, L. Gumaelius, & Skogh (Eds.), Pre-university engineering education (pp. 81–99). Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers.
Cunningham, C. M., & Lachapelle, C. P. (2016). Designing engineering experiences to engage all students. Educational Designer. 3(9). Retrieved from http://www.educationaldesigner.org/ed/volume3/issue9/article31/index.htm
Conference Papers & Presentations
Cunningham, C. M., & Kelly, G. J. (2016, April). Epistemic Practices of engineering in education. Paper presented at the NARST Annual International Conference, Baltimore, MD. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/cunningham_and_kelly_2016_narst.pdf
Hertel, J. D., Cunningham, C. M., Kelly, G. J., & Lachapelle, C. L. (2016, June). The roles of engineering notebooks in shaping elementary engineering student discourse and practice. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, LA. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/27014
Kelly, G. J., Cunningham, C. M., & Ricketts, A. (2016, April). Emergence of an engineering identity in elementary students. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Washington, D.C. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/kelly_et_al_2016_aera.pdf
Lachapelle, C. L., & Cunningham, C. M. (2016, June). Performance assessment in elementary engineering: Evaluating student work. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, LA. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/25884
Oh, Y., Lachapelle, C. P., Shams, M. F., Hertel, J. D., & Cunningham, C. M. (2016, April). Evaluating the efficacy of Engineering is Elementary for student learning of engineering and science concepts. Poster session presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Washington, D.C. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/oh_et_al_2016_aera.pdf
2015
Journal Articles & Book Chapters
Cunningham, C. M. (2015). Engineering is Elementary: Engineering for elementary school students (grades 1-5). In C. I. Sneider (Ed.), The go-to guide for engineering curricula, preK-5! (pp. 19–38). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Cunningham, C. M. (2015). Turn school setbacks into success. In A parent’s guide to STEM. (p. 40). U.S. News & World Report.
Higgins, M., & Cunningham, C. M. (2015). Engineering Adventures: Engineering for out-of-school time. In C. I. Sneider (Ed.), The go-to guide for engineering curricula, preK-5! (pp. 147–162). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Conference Papers & Presentations
Cunningham, C. M., & Kelly, G. J. (2015, April). Framing engineering practices in elementary school classrooms. Paper presented at the NARST Annual International Conference, Chicago, IL. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/cunningham_and_kelly_2015_narst.pdf
Lachapelle, C. P. (2015, April). What does a performance assessment capture and what does it miss?: Comparison of students’ collaborative engagement in engineering design challenges with their individual performances on a written assessment. Paper presented at the NARST Annual International Conference, Chicago, IL.
Lachapelle, C. P., Oh, Y., Shams, M. F., Hertel, J. D., & Cunningham, C. M. (2015, June). HLM modeling of pre/post-assessment results from a large-scale efficacy study of elementary engineering. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, WA. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/24185
Project & Evaluation Reports
Higgins, M., Hertel, J. D., Shams, M. F., Lachapelle, C. P., & Cunningham, C. M. (2015). NASA MISSION grant: Engineering Adventures unit development (Final Report). Boston, MA: Museum of Science. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/higgins_et_al_2015_nasa_grant.pdf
Higgins, M., San Antonio-Tunis, C., DiIeso, M., Meyer, N., Shams, M. F., Tauer, T., … Cunningham, C. M. (2015). Engineering Everywhere curriculum development (Final Report). Boston, MA: Museum of Science. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/higgins_et_al_2015_ee_report.pdf
2014
Journal Articles & Book Chapters
Cunningham, C. M., & Berger, C. (2014). Integrating science and engineering in the elementary classroom. In R. Yager & H. Brunkhorst (Eds.), Exemplary STEM programs: Designs for success (pp. 423–440). Arlington, VA: National Science Teachers Association Press.
Cunningham, C. M., & Carlsen, W. S. (2014). Precollege engineering education. In N. G. Lederman & S. K. Abell (Eds.), Handbook of research on science education (Vol. II, pp. 747–758). New York, NY: Routledge.
Cunningham, C. M., & Carlsen, W. S. (2014). Teaching engineering practices. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 25(2), 197–210. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10972-014-9380-5
Cunningham, C. M., & Lachapelle, C. P. (2014). Designing engineering experiences to engage all students. In S. Purzer, J. Strobel, & M. E. Cardella (Eds.), Engineering in pre-college settings: Synthesizing research, policy, and practices (pp. 117–140). Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/cunningham_and_lachapelle_2014_designing.pdf
Lachapelle, C. P., & Cunningham, C. M. (2014). Engineering in elementary schools. In S. Purzer, J. Strobel, & M. Cardella (Eds.), Engineering in pre-college settings: Synthesizing research, policy, and practices (pp. 61–88). Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/lachapelle_and_cunningham_2014.pdf
Conference Papers & Presentations
Lachapelle, C. P., Gentry, C. A., Hertel, J. D., San Antonio-Tunis, C., & Cunningham, C. M. (2014, June). Elementary students becoming engineers through practice. Paper presented at the International Conference of the Learning Sciences, Boulder, CO. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/lachapelle_et_al_2014_icls.pdf
Lachapelle, C. P., Hertel, J. D., Shams, M. F., San Antonio, C., & Cunningham, C. M. (2014, June). The attitudes of elementary teachers towards elementary engineering. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Indianapolis, IN. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/23121
Morgan, E. K., Fitzgerald, E. M., & Hertel, J. D. (2014, June). Linking the E and M in STEM. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Indianapolis, IN. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/22802
2013
Journal Articles & Book Chapters
Lachapelle, C. P., Sargianis, K., & Cunningham, C. M. (2013, November). Engineer it, learn it: Science and engineering practices in action. Science and Children, 51(3), 70–76. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/43176623
Conference Papers & Presentations
Lachapelle, C. P., Hertel, J. D., Jocz, J., & Cunningham, C. M. (2013, April). Measuring students’ naïve conceptions about technology. Paper presented at the NARST Annual International Conference, Rio Grande, PR. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/lachapelle_et_al_2013_narst.pdf
Project & Evaluation Reports
Higgins, M., Hertel, J. D., Cunningham, C. M., & Lachapelle, C. P. (2013). Engineering Adventures curriculum development grant (Final Report). Boston, MA: Museum of Science. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/higgins_et_al_2013_ea_grant.pdf
Higgins, M., San Antonio, C., Hertel, J. D., Cunningham, C. M., & Lachapelle, C. P. (2013). i2 and Engineering Everywhere curriculum development grant (Annual Report). Boston, MA: Museum of Science. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/higgins_et_al_2013_i2_grant.pdf
Lachapelle, C. P., Hertel, J. D., Phadnis, P., & Cunningham, C. M. (2013). Evaluating the impact of Engineering is Elementary: Year 2 of implementation in Minneapolis and Hopkins Public Schools. Boston, MA: Museum of Science. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/lachapelle_et_al_2013_minneapolis2.pdf
Lachapelle, C. P., Hertel, J. D., Shams, M. F., & Cunningham, C. M. (2013). Evaluating the impact of Engineering is Elementary: Years 3 and 4 of implementation in Minneapolis and Hopkins Public Schools. Boston, MA: Museum of Science. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/lachapelle_et_al_2013_minneapolis3-4.pdf
2012
Journal Articles & Book Chapters
Morgan, E., Sargianis, K., Skophammer, R., Cunningham, C. M., Yocom de Romero, N., & Murphy-Garcia K. (2012). Engaging elementary students: Two examples of integrating science and engineering in the classroom. Children’s Technology and Engineering, 11(2), 8–12. Retrieved from https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-312402378.html
Sargianis, K., Lachapelle, C. P., Cunningham, C. M., Facchiano, J., Sanderson, C., & Slater, P. (2012, December). Limestone or wax? Science and Children, 50(4), 54–61. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/43176312
Conference Papers & Presentations
Cunningham, C. M., & Lachapelle, C. P. (2012, June). Engaging ALL students in engineering. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, San Antonio, TX. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/21286
Lachapelle, C. P., Phadnis, P. S., Jocz, J., & Cunningham, C. M. (2012, March). The impact of engineering curriculum units on students’ interest in engineering and science. Presented at the NARST Annual International Conference, Indianapolis, IN. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/lachapelle_et_al_2012_narst.pdf
Lachapelle, C. P., Phadnis, P., Hertel, J. D., & Cunningham, C. M. (2012, April). What is engineering? A survey of elementary students. Paper presented at the 2nd P-12 Engineering and Design Education Research Summit, Washington, D.C. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/lachapelle_et_al_2012_p-12_engineering.pdf
Sargianis, K., Yang, S., & Cunningham, C. M. (2012, June). Effective engineering professional development for elementary educators. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, San Antonio, TX. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/21261
Project & Evaluation Reports
Jocz, J., & Lachapelle, C. P. (2012). The impact of Engineering is Elementary (EiE) on students’ conceptions of technology. Boston, MA: Museum of Science. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/jocz_and_lachapelle_2012_tech_report.pdf
2011
Conference Papers & Presentations
Cunningham, C. M. (2011, June). Making elementary engineering work: Lessons from partnerships and practice, Museum of Science. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/18315
Lachapelle, C. P., Cunningham, C. M., Jocz, J., Kay, A. E., Phadnis, P., & Sullivan, S. (2011, February). Engineering is Elementary: An evaluation of year 6 field testing. Paper presented at the NARST Annual International Conference, Orlando, FL. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/lachapelle_et_al_2011_narst.pdf
Project & Evaluation Reports
Lachapelle, C. P., Cunningham, C. M., Jocz, J., Kay, A. E., Phadnis, P., Wertheimer, J., & Arteaga, R. (2011). Engineering is Elementary: An evaluation of years 4 through 6 field testing. Boston, MA: Museum of Science. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/lachapelle_et_al_2011_years4-6.pdf
Lachapelle, C. P., Cunningham, C. M., Jocz, J., Phadnis, P., Wertheimer, J., & Arteaga, R. (2011). Engineering is Elementary: An evaluation of years 7 and 8 field testing. Boston, MA: Museum of Science. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/lachapelle_et_al_2011_years7-8.pdf
Lachapelle, C. P., Jocz, J., & Phadnis, P. (2011). An evaluation of the implementation of Engineering is Elementary in fourteen Minneapolis Public Schools. Boston, MA: Museum of Science. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/lachapelle_et_al_2011_minneapolis.pdf
2010
Conference Papers & Presentations
Cunningham, C. M., & Lachapelle, C. P. (2010, June). The impact of Engineering is Elementary (EiE) on students’ attitudes toward engineering and science. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Louisville, KY. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/15989
Cunningham, C. M., Lachapelle, C. P., & Keenan, K. (2010, August). Elementary teachers’ changing ideas about STEM and STEM pedagogy through interaction with a pedagogically-supportive STEM curriculum. Presented at the P-12 Engineering and Design Education Research Summit, Seaside, OR. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/cunningham_et_al_2010_p-12_engineering.pdf
Lachapelle, C. P., & Cunningham, C. M. (2010, June). Assessing elementary students’ understanding of engineering and technology concepts. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Louisville, KY. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/16257
Lachapelle, C. P., Cunningham, C. M., Lee-St. John, T. J., Cannady, M., & Keenan, K. (2010, August). An investigation of how two Engineering is Elementary curriculum units support student learning. Paper presented at the P-12 Engineering and Design Education Research Summit, Seaside, OR. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/lachapelle_et_al_2010_p-12_engineering.pdf
2009
Journal Articles & Book Chapters
Cunningham, C. M. (2009). Engineering is Elementary. The Bridge, 30(3), 11–17. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/cunningham_2009_bridge.pdf
2008
Journal Articles & Book Chapters
Cunningham, C. M. (2008). Technology and engineering in museums. In R. L. Custer & T. L. Erekson (Eds.), Engineering and Technology Education (57th Yearbook, pp. 208-210). Woodland Hills, CA: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10919/19157
Conference Papers & Presentations
Cunningham, C. M. (2008, October). Elementary teacher professional development in engineering: Lessons learned from Engineering is Elementary. Paper presented at the National Academy of Engineering Annual Meeting, Washington, DC. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/cunningham_2008_nae.pdf
Project & Evaluation Reports
Lachapelle, C. P. (2008). Engineering is Elementary: A national evaluation of years 2-3. Boston, MA: Museum of Science. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/lachapelle_2008_years2-3.pdf
Lachapelle, C. P., Cunningham, C. M., Oware, E. A., & Battu, B. (2008). Engineering is Elementary: An evaluation of student outcomes from the PCET program. Boston, MA: Museum of Science. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/lachapelle_et_al_2008_pcet.pdf
2007
Conference Papers & Presentations
Cunningham, C. M., & Lachapelle, C. P. (2007, June). Engineering is Elementary: Children’s changing understandings of science and engineering. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Honolulu, HI. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/1470
Hester, K., & Cunningham, C. M. (2007, June). Engineering is Elementary: An engineering and technology curriculum for children. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Honolulu, HI. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/1469
Project & Evaluation Reports
Lachapelle, C. P. (2007). Engineering our Future New Jersey: Evaluation of the implementation of elementary curricula (Executive Summary). Boston: Museum of Science. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/lachapelle_2007_new_jersey.pdf
2006
Conference Papers & Presentations
Cunningham, C. M., Lachapelle, C. P., & Lindgren-Streicher, A. (2006, June). Elementary teachers’ understandings of engineering and technology. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/200
2005
Conference Papers & Presentations
Cunningham, C. M., Lachapelle, C. P., & Lindgren-Streicher, A. (2005, June). Assessing elementary school students’ conceptions of engineering and technology. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, OR. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/14836
Project & Evaluation Reports
Cunningham, C. M. (2005). Assessment report for Engineering is Elementary. Boston, MA: Museum of Science. http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/downloads/EiE/ResearchPublications/cunningham_2005_assessment_report.pdf
2004
Conference Papers & Presentations
Knight, M., & Cunningham, C. M. (2004, June). Draw an Engineer Test (DAET): Development of a tool to investigate students’ ideas about engineers and engineering. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/12831