Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 13:02:07
Major
Chemical Engineering - Cooperative Education
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2019
Abstract
Currently, there is a desire to increase engineering understanding held by elementary students. As such, there needs to be a way to stimulate not only engineering, but other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics in a young student’s lifestyle. One way to emphasize the importance of STEM while also showing how fun it can be is through different hands on activities led by individuals partaking in undergraduate studies or the industry. While having the students participate in the activities, it is important to understand what the students are learning and how the activity overall is viewed. With the help of the Akronauts Rocket Design Team, outreach programs were set up at various schools in the Akron Public School District to determine if the activities were having an effect on the students.
Research Sponsor
Ed Evans
First Reader
Karen Plaster
Second Reader
Wondimu Ahmed
Recommended Citation
Cobb, Thomas, "Understanding Effects of Engineering Outreach on Elementary Students" (2019). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 967.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/967