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Research Experience for Teachers. STEM Education through Electrathon Racing. Why STEM?. The numbers tell the tale 2008 Engineering Graduates U.S. 65,000 India 180,000 China 330,000 We need to change the trend!. The QUESTION Is. ?. Stimulate Student Interest.
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Research Experience for Teachers STEM Education through Electrathon Racing
Why STEM? • The numbers tell the tale • 2008 Engineering Graduates • U.S. 65,000 • India 180,000 • China 330,000 • We need to change the trend!
Stimulate Student Interest • Introduce the Electrathon America Racing Challenge • Design, engineer, and compete a battery-powered race car. • 3 or 4 wheel • Battery-powered • Sealed lead/acid or gel cell • Weight limits • Other divisions
Project-based Learning • Design process • Engineering areas • Mechanical • Electrical • Aerodynamics • Test and Analysis • Technical Report
Design Process • Identify the problem • Possible solutions • Design • Evaluate design via testing • Modify as necessary • Produce product • Evaluate and Report
Engineering Processes • Mechanical • Materials • Selection • Testing • Chassis design • Testing • Drive train • Design • Testing
Engineering Process (continued) • Electrical • System components • System diagram • Testing and Analysis
Aerodynamics • Design Low drag Low weight
Technical Report • More than just “Lessons Learned” • Describe the project • Steps • Tests • Data • Analysis • Conclusion and Recommendations
What Do They Build?(From L to R and T to B = MHS, KHS, USF, Milton HS)
Who is in College & Who’s Going? 75% are enrolled in Engineering classes; 14% haven’t graduated yet; and 11% are in the military.
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