Project lead the way engineering and biomedical sciences curriculum programs engage students and improve performance in STEM

Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a nationwide non-profit organization, is transforming schools by delivering innovative methods of project-based learning through rigorous and relevant engineering and biomedical sciences curricula that combine Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in order to prepare middle and high school students for academic and professional success. The activity, project, and problem-based instructional model allows students to apply the academic content from multiple disciplines to solve real-world problems. Teachers and students use state-of-the-art equipment found in STEM fields including: robotics, biotechnology, electronics, medical, civil engineering and architecture, engineering design, and aerospace. Students develop high levels of computer literacy, utilizing software applications to research, organize data, solve problems and communicate their findings. Students in the engineering courses have the opportunity to take industry certification exams for proficiency in using software for computer-aided design related to manufacturing or civil engineering and architecture.