Incorporating The Importance Of Interdisciplinary Understanding In K 12 Engineering Outreach Programs Using A Biomimetic Device

Faculty from two universities in Florida and Ohio designed, developed and implemented programs to work with youth from their respective service regions to support college and career readiness initiatives. Both programs were directed by university faculty and utilized university resources to support K-12 students’ career development skills. In this paper, we examine the programs’ design, implementation, and results, including feedback from students, school personnel and local stakeholders. Attentive to results and the relevant literature, we hope to ignite a long-term discussion on how universities can create effective outreach programs that help support transitions from high school to college or directly into a career.

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The K 12 Engineering Outreach Corps: A Service Learning Technical Elective

10.18260/1-2--14188 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Malinda Zarske ◽

Jacquelyn Sullivan

Keyword(s):

Service Learning ◽

Engineering Outreach ◽

K 12

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The role of a scientific society in physiology education: current and future perspectives.

AJP Advances in Physiology Education ◽

10.1152/advances.1998.275.6.s46 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 275 (6) ◽

pp. S46

Author(s):

M L Matyas

Keyword(s):

Graduate Training ◽

Working Relationships ◽

Student Interest ◽

Outreach Programs ◽

Research And Teaching ◽

The Future ◽

Education Levels ◽

On Line ◽

K 12

As a professional society of physiologists involved in research and teaching, the American Physiological Society (APS) is "...devoted to fostering education, scientific research, and the dissemination of information in the physiological sciences." Established long-range goals for education guide the development of current and future programs at all education levels. K-12 outreach programs develop working relationships between physiologists and K-12 teachers within local communities and improve the quality of precollege science education. At the undergraduate level, APS programs foster excellence in physiology education and promote student interest in physiology careers. At the graduate level, activities promote excellence in graduate training and the professional development of students, including a focus on underrepresented groups. At each of these levels, the Society includes activities for the continuing education of its members. Looking to the future, the Society plans to expand the programs and resources offered to researchers and educators at all levels. On-line programs, resources, and communications have been initiated and will play an even more important role in the future.

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