The National Science Foundation has predicted a
shortage of 70,000 engineers by 2010. Yet, engineers
are needed more than ever to come up with novel solutions
to reconcile the ever-increasing demands on water
resources. Through community outreach activities,
today's engineers can become role models for middle
school and high school students, encouraging them not
only to become powerful stewards of water quality and
conservation, but also to inspire the students to become
tomorrow's engineers. Little information has been
available, however, on how to interact effectively with
students and keep them engaged during classroom
visits and field trips.
This article provides engineering firms and water
agencies with guidelines that have been proven effective
for conducting outreach activities in a classroom or at a
worksite. The authors provide field trip schedules, a
hands-on activity to design and build a water filter, scavenger
hunt/tour ideas, and sample questions to help stimulate
interaction among students and role models. Includes 3 references.
| Edition : | Vol. 101 - No. 8 |
| File Size : | 1
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| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 8 |
| Published : | 08/01/2009 |
