Introducing the design and development of energy & STEM K-12 program

In the past decade, the importance of engineering and engineering technology education increased as the global focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) related careers increased. The increased demand in STEM related careers elevated the importance of high school science and technology education. In an effort to introduce K-12 students to STEM and Energy related fields, a summer program is designed by the Renewable Energy and Sustainability Center (RESC) and School of Engineering Technologies at Farmingdale State College. The program, in particular, introduces the concepts of energy and energy related challenges through the application of Engineering Technology fields such as: Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, as well as Architecture and Construction Management. This paper and presentation will provide the design process, and the development of the modules as well as the expected student learning outcomes and goals of the Energy and STEM K-12 program.