designing for failure

http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/research-fail-words-in-elementary-engineering/ Although the title is deliberately sensational, the article Research: Using ‘F Words’ in Elementary STEM makes a good case … More

habitat 67

Carfree Cities“Carfree.com – the web site that goes with the books.Carfree Cities and Carfree Design Manual proposea delightful solution to … More

aerospace

Aerospace Micro-Lessons : The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics “Real World” Engineering Classroom resources? This AIAA link offers “micro-lessons” divided … More

sample engineering bites

How Do Helicopters Work? | Wonderopolis How do helicopters work? What can helicopters do that airplanes cannot? What are some … More

toys, 3D printed robots

3D-printed robot aims to fight cancer — ScienceDaily “made from 3D-printed plastic and is driven by air pressure. The advantage … More

Visual patterns

A Brief History of the Hydrant – Revised 1-28-2003 “The first hydrants were used for public water supply from the … More

SWENextEd Newsletter Vol. 6 – May 2017

from SWENextEd Newsletter Vol. 6 – May 2017 Apply for a scholarship to a top tech camp, learn about fun … More

PBL, robot miners

Tallest Tower Teamwork Activity, with LEGO Bricks | OER Commons Small teams build towers out of LEGO bricks — with … More

Project-Based Learning (PBL)

There are many definitions and descriptions of teaching and learning models for student-centered active learning that have been developed and … More

Not Your Father’s Engineering School

Olin College of Engineering – An undergraduate engineering institution exploring innovative approaches to engineering education since its founding in 1997. … More

Engineer Your Life

Engineer Your Life – Four messages tested the strongest among high school girls Engineer Your Life presents engineering as a … More

CF STEM @ KSC

Carol Ann Dykes – CF STEM Education Council, UCF Business Incubation Program Percy Luney – spaceflorida.gov Tracy Gill – NASA … More

apps, girls

STEM Self Efficacy – Precollege Engineering Education Short-term successes and failures are the stepping-stones to achieving long term goals. “five … More