How do you arm a STEM Teacher with real-world application examples?
Put an Engineer in the classroom!
The Rochester area has a long history of outreach success. As the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields continue to grow, this outreach is even more important.
Bringing Engineering principles right into the classroom.
The Rochester Engineering Society (RES) is inviting Engineers across our region to support a myriad of STEM initiatives by volunteering their time in the classroom starting this fall.
Why do we want to put Engineers in the classroom?
• To help the Teachers stay current with our ever-changing technology.
• To share real life examples with students, exploring topics in a meaningful way that the students will remember.
• To support the teacher with the delivery of engineering and technology concepts, while also providing the supportive hardware necessary to make these concepts tangible.
Please consider advancing STEM education in upstate NY by visiting classrooms and sharing your personal experiences and successes. We seek Engineers to work on topics chosen by either the classroom teacher or by you. Many opportunities are available, and you can work at a school of your choosing, or elect to be placed where there is the highest need for volunteers.
Together we can make a difference in how students see STEM-related career options, and help our teachers stay technically current.
Demonstrating cocepts through real life experience with the human gyrosphere
Who can volunteer?
Ideally, we are looking for volunteers available during the day. Retired Engineers, or those that have a flexible work environment that lets them visit schools during the traditional school day are in the highest demand. All you need is a background in Engineering or another STEM field, and a willingness to spark an interest in STEM in today’s youth.
For more information, please visit www.roceng.org/volunteer or call (585) 281-5216. Please share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested. There are many positions and opportunities available!
RES also sponsors an Engineering Explorer Post, which we highlighted earlier this year during Engineering Week. Read more about Explorer Post 801 here.
Jon Kriegel is a Director and Past President of the Rochester Engineering Society. Jon began mentoring and volunteering as part of Eastman Kodak’s 21st Century Learning Challenge, and continues to volunteer today through his work as the Volunteer Coordinator at the RES.
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