Prerequisite:
None.
Course Description:
Students will work in teams on a daily basis to solve problems and challenges grounded in the real world in STEM disciplines. Topics include: an introduction and exposure to a multitude and variety of STEM careers, an overview of the Design Thinking Process, and learning and applying the STEM Habits of Mind (critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, communication, entrepreneurialism, and leadership) in order to find timely solutions to relevant problems. Innovation will be emphasized through the development, marketing, and presentation of a new product, as will the application of knowledge and skills acquired through previous and concurrent science, technology, engineering, and mathematics experiences. This course may be taken for academic credit by those students interested in extending the projects and delving more deeply into the problems in order to find more sophisticated solutions. While completing this additional coursework, students seeking academic credit will be expected to assume leadership roles in guiding group work.
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