This article discusses the significance of incorporating global challenges, such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), into STEM education and its positive influence on creativity, innovation, and 21st century skill development for K–12 students. Through the IEEE STEAM for Social Good program, we motivated students from diverse backgrounds to start … [Read more...] about Experiential learning in K–12 schools through social innovation projects [STEM Education]
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Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at Bule Hora: Experiences, best practices, and outcomes [STEM Education]
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) outreach programs strive to ignite a passion for STEM among students through interactive sessions, workshops, and mentorship initiatives. These programs, designed to bridge educational gaps and promote inclusivity, engage diverse communities. In Bule Hora, Ethiopia, a STEM outreach project, supported by IEEE and Bule Hora … [Read more...] about Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at Bule Hora: Experiences, best practices, and outcomes [STEM Education]
A path for STEM outreach and sustainability education [STEM Education]
Effective science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education should encourage students to think holistically about the impact they will have on society beyond the classroom. It should encourage students to imagine, and problem solve for a better world in which we all strive to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). STEM outreach should ensure … [Read more...] about A path for STEM outreach and sustainability education [STEM Education]
How to Market to Generation Z on Social Media
Social media can be an effective medium to reach Generation Z (Gen Z) and advertise science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs. Creating viral content on social media is all about starting a trend and attracting user-generated content. One successful content can nudge millions of user-generated content and generate billions of views. For more … [Read more...] about How to Market to Generation Z on Social Media
A summer expedition to robotics
This article documents the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) robotics summer camp held in June 2022, which is part of the outreach activities of two National Science Foundation-funded projects at Oklahoma State University. This STEM summer camp aims to address the challenges in organizing robot-centered STEM summer camps for students in kindergarten … [Read more...] about A summer expedition to robotics