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Career Exploration: Engineering

PCS Edventures

Engineering is one of the cornerstones of STEM and STEAM education and those working within this field understand how diverse and complex this discipline can be. Intertwined with Science, Technology, Arts and Mathematics engineers utilize their understanding of each discipline to design and build works of art. What is Engineering?

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National Robotics Week

STEM Education Works

It’s National Robotics Week , an annual celebration to “inspire students of all ages to pursue careers in robotics and other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields.” It also provides them with opportunities for computational thinking, creativity, and career exploration. Promote industry. Advocate for research.

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Decoding STEM: What Does the E in STEM Stand For?

STEM Education Shopping

The “E” in STEM stands for Engineering, encompassing the design, creation, and application of technology and solutions to real-world problems. STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering , and Mathematics, emerged as a response to the growing need for a skilled workforce in these fields.

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Creating the world’s largest 3D-printed structure

Futurum

Collaborating with structural engineers, Byron and his team, based in the Composites Manufacturing and Simulation Centre at Purdue University, were tasked with studying the behaviour of the structure under different environmental stresses, such as wind, as well as the internal stress of its own weight. Byron Pipes John L.

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Science Like A Girl – Inventor and Author Arlyne Simon

Smore Science

Her years as a keen observer have taken her from biomedical engineer to inventor to entrepreneur to author, and she is keeping her eyes and mind open for whatever might come next. I was an observer more than a nerd,” Arlyne said, “learning that you can be creative in different elements of your life.”. Image Credit : Arlyne Simon.

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2021 Summer STEM Camp Guide: Chicago Edition

The Maker Mom

Galileo Innovation Camps At Camp Galileo, pre-K – 8th graders tackle hands-on art and science challenges that ignite their inner innovator and boost their creative confidence—all in COVID-safe cohorts that spend 75% of the day outdoors (and 100% of it having unforgettable fun). Lincoln Park, Wilmette, Oak Park. 50+ locations. 50+ locations.

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