Title :
Mechatronics Mania at the Inaugural USA Science and Engineering Festival [Focus on Education]
Author :
Abaid, N. ; Yuvienco, Carlo ; Kapila, Vikram ; Iskander, Magdy F.
Author_Institution :
Received the B.S. and M.A. in mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2003, and the University of Kansas, Lawrence, in 2008, respectively.
Abstract :
As the need for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals grows in the United States, the interest of students in STEM disciplines continues to decline [1]–[3]. To foster excitement for STEM subjects among K–12 students, outreach and informal education programs often aim to infuse STEM fields with the energy typically reserved for activities such as sports competitions [4].
Keywords :
Engineering education; Mechatronics;
Journal_Title :
Control Systems, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCS.2011.941835
