Kids aren’t the only ones having fun at summer camp this year. Thanks to the generosity of Bluegrass Educational Technologies, LLC, FLATE’s 4th annual Summer Camp for teachers was green! Bluegrass supplied GREENtech renewable energy kits and expert instruction for an entire day of hands on fun, and one lucky teacher went home with a kit […]
Last month we brought you a story about the PathTECH grant and its role in examining career pathways of students in engineering technology. This month we will take a step further in the same direction and take a closer look at some of the research methodologies and findings of the PathTECH team. As a recap, […]
FLATE’s robotics camps are deemed highly popular. Campers are undoubtedly the stars of the show, but there is much more to the camps and many individuals who contribute to its success. In this edition of the camp, we take a look at some of the instructors, robotics camp assistants, and examine the role of our […]
Manufacturers occupy a central role in strengthening the economy of Florida as the state is home to some of the most trusted names in the manufacturing industry. Leaders like Tropicana play an important role in enhancing the fabric of local communities. Tropicana, owned by PepsiCo Inc., is an American multinational company and considered a global […]
The third year of FLATE’s summer energy camp was a huge success with the highest attendance ever and feedback from both teachers and students overwhelmingly positive! Thirty 7th and 8thgrade students from Beth Shields and Pierce middle schools were treated to four days of exciting, hands-on activities centered on capturing and keeping their interest in […]
We, as Educators and Engineers know STEM Careers are a major driving force in our economy. However College enrollment trends in the U.S. indicate that there is a significant drop in students enrolling in engineering, science and technology related fields. Research indicates that students perceive these fields as too difficult and involves extensive course studies. […]
Last month we reviewed apprenticeships, which are rigorous, well-defined and regulated training programs that are registered by the Department of Labor and operated by an industry, a professional organization, a college, or technical school, or a union. The basic model for most apprenticeships is that the apprentice works half of a day and attends classes the […]
Educational choices and professional trajectories of students and incumbent workers are widely varied and open ended. Some are dictated by interest and aptitude, lure of a lucrative opportunity, while others are rooted in individuals’ quest for professional growth. To delve into the matter, and assist in a regional research initiative, FLATE, the National Science Foundation […]
When it comes to engaging women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) there is not a one size-fits-all solution. While aptitude in STEM based subjects are not defined, or guided by gender, the percentage of women engaged and/or employed in STEM based fields still remains low. “There is a huge lack of people in […]
Shifting the pendulum to the student side of the continuum, the question about engaging girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) still looms large. This time round we examine STEM through the lens of robotics. All things considered, does robotics alter the equation in the same manner for STEM enthusiasts and STEM converts alike, or […]
