TY - GEN
T1 - Using modern sensors in high school science labs to promote engineering careers
AU - Iskander, Magued
AU - Kapila, Vikram
AU - Kriftcher, Noel
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - A student's first introduction to engineering and technology is typically through high school science. Unfortunately, science labs often make use of antiquated tools that fail to deliver exciting lab content. As a result, many students are turned off by science, fail to excel on standardized science exams, and do not consider engineering as a career. This paper reports on the results of Project RAISE: Revitalizing Achievement by using Instrumentation in Science Education. RAISE is a partnership between Polytechnic University and several New York City (nyc) high schools that is funded by the National Science Foundation (nsf). By using sensors and computerized data acquisition in science labs, RAISE seeks to enhance students' academic achievement; excite them about science, technology, engineering, and math (stem); and inspire them to pursue stem careers. A description of the project, along with some of the sensor-based experiments that are in use, are presented along with lessons learned, and assessment outcomes
AB - A student's first introduction to engineering and technology is typically through high school science. Unfortunately, science labs often make use of antiquated tools that fail to deliver exciting lab content. As a result, many students are turned off by science, fail to excel on standardized science exams, and do not consider engineering as a career. This paper reports on the results of Project RAISE: Revitalizing Achievement by using Instrumentation in Science Education. RAISE is a partnership between Polytechnic University and several New York City (nyc) high schools that is funded by the National Science Foundation (nsf). By using sensors and computerized data acquisition in science labs, RAISE seeks to enhance students' academic achievement; excite them about science, technology, engineering, and math (stem); and inspire them to pursue stem careers. A description of the project, along with some of the sensor-based experiments that are in use, are presented along with lessons learned, and assessment outcomes
KW - Engineering education
KW - Geotechnical engineering
KW - Probe instruments
KW - Schools
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U2 - 10.1061/41095(365)336
DO - 10.1061/41095(365)336
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:79959605733
SN - 9780784410950
T3 - Geotechnical Special Publication
SP - 3295
EP - 3304
BT - GeoFlorida 2010
T2 - GeoFlorida 2010: Advances in Analysis, Modeling and Design Conference
Y2 - 20 February 2010 through 24 February 2010
ER -