Bioinspiring an Interest in STEM

Autor/inn/en	Laut, Jeffrey; Bartolini, Tiziana; Porfiri, Maurizio
Titel	Bioinspiring an Interest in STEM
Quelle	In: IEEE Transactions on Education, 58 (2015) 1, S.48-55 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0018-9359
DOI	10.1109/TE.2014.2324533
Schlagwörter	Middle School Students; STEM Education; Student Interests; Science Interests; Teaching Methods; Outreach Programs; Program Descriptions; Robotics; Engineering; Problem Solving; Hands on Science; Recreational Facilities; Student Surveys; Outcomes of Education; Marine Biology; Biodiversity; After School Programs; New York (New York) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Middle school; Middle schools; Student; Students; Mittelschule; Mittelstufenschule; Schüler; Schülerin; STEM; Studieninteresse; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Jobcoaching; Robotertechnik; Maschinenbau; Problemlösen; Freizeiteinrichtung; Schülerbefragung; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Meeresbiologie; Biodiversität; After school education; After-school programs; Program; Programs; Programme; Außerschulische Jugendbildung; Programm
Abstract	Attracting K-12 students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is viewed as a critical element for benefiting both the economy and society. This paper describes an outreach program, conducted in a Brooklyn, New York, USA, public middle school, aimed at educating students in mechatronics, biology, and bioinspiration. The program is designed to foster student interest in STEM subjects, especially engineering-related concepts, by actively demonstrating their application in solving tangible real-world problems. It consists of a series of lectures and practical activities that culminate with a hands-on bioinspiration-based event at the New York Aquarium. Survey results show that students who participated in the program have a better understanding of the relationship between engineering and nature, demonstrate improved knowledge of select STEM topics, and are more interested in pursuing STEM careers. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01