Technology and Engineering Education - Vol 3, #4

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EDITORIAL: Expanding Access and Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Professionals in the Space Exploration and Global Aerospace Industries

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE: A Message from the Incoming President of ITEEA

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BRINGING STEM TO LIFE: Come Live with Me Under the Sea: A STEM Module

Students design and build this STEM module will design and build both a physical and a virtual model of an underwater home using computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing software and also learn about construction techniques based on polygonal meshes and layered rings.

IDEAS FOR SECONDARY INSTRUCTION: Human Factors Engineering, Where STEM Meets Human-Centered Design

Using a case study and survey approach, this article examines how HFE connects STEM principles with Human-Centered Design (HCD) to build practical, hands-on learning experiences.

LESSONS FROM STEM TEACHERS: From Breadboards to PCBs: Bringing Electronics Design into the High School Classroom

By completing the lesson and/or the projects highlighted here, students can move beyond basic breadboard prototyping and into the real-world practice of designing and manufacturing custom PCBs.

BUILDING A STEM TOOLKIT: AI as Assistant, Students as Authors: RAISE in the Engineering Classroom

This article presents the Responsible AI use in Student-centered Engineering (RAISE) model, a pedagogical framework designed for secondary STEM classrooms that positions AI as an assistant rather than a replacement for student thinking.

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STEM SHOWCASE HIGHLIGHT: Showcasing Innovation: STEM Projects that Inspire

This feature shines a spotlight on breakthrough best practices, clever methodologies, and game-changing approaches by returning them to the public eye.

TEACHER HIGHLIGHT:

• Jason Gabel
• Ashley Watt

FINANCIAL REPORT: FISCAL 2025