Tag: K-12 Workforce Development Project

Principal Investigators: Nina Barker, T2 and Leslie Washburn, UFTI Final Report Abstract: The University of Florida Transportation Research Center will participate in three K-12 outreach activities for STRIDE. We will work with our local engineering firms and alumni to subsidize these outreach activities whenever possible with sponsorship and donations, which can be counted as STRIDE […]

Principal Investigator: Dr. Virginia Sisiopiku Final Report Abstract: This task is charged with workforce development K-12 efforts in support of STRIDE’s workforce development and outreach efforts. UAB is planning to organize two Family Engineering Night events to spark interest of elementary school children in Alabama in engineering in general, and transportation engineering careers in particular. […]

(Actual Title: Lego Robot Vehicle Afterschool Workshops: Transportation Engineering Problem Solving (Modules-15) Principal Investigator: James Martin, P.E. Final Report Abstract: For many years, kids have developed an interest in engineering by playing with LEGOs. Like these kids, LEGOs have grown up and a new generation of kids will learn the basic principles of engineering using […]

Principal Investigator:  Dr. Berrin Tansel Abstract: The project will accomplish the following goals: Goal 1: Improve interest and comfort level of K-12 students and families with STEM subjects as applied to Transportation Engineering. Goal 2: Develop a STEM education and training dissemination program in Transportation Engineering. The faculty and students at FIU will develop a regional consortium-based […]