Title :
Inquiry-based approaches in K-12 classrooms to empower the next generation STEM workforce
Author :
Seshaiyer, Padmanabhan ; Sun, Jennifer ; Peixoto, Nathalia ; Long, Mike ; Corcoran, Mimi ; Grewal, Varinder
Author_Institution :
George Mason Univ., Fairfax, VA, USA
Abstract :
This paper describes a program called ESTEEM (Expeditions in Science, Technology, and Engineering Education through Mathematics) that helps to provide high school students and teachers, a non-traditional experience in mathematics and engineering exploration and demonstrates the multi-faceted role of integrated mathematics and engineering in solving problems from real-world applications.
Keywords :
engineering education; mathematics; ESTEEM; K-12 classrooms; engineering education; inquiry-based approaches; integrated mathematics; next generation STEM workforce; Abstracts; Communities; Companies; Decision support systems; Educational institutions; Lenses; Mathematics; Engineering Design; Mathematics Science Partnership; STEM;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2014 IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2014.7044083
