Helping Teachers Inspire the Next Generation of Engineers

Schoolteachers Liza Sommers from Tustin and Kristen Morneau from Bend, Oregon, work together on an experiment to plot the cooling trends of water at a Project Lead the Way training session at Cal Poly Pomona. The College of Engineering and Project Lead The Way has trained nearly 700 teachers over the past six years to help inspire students to study engineering in college.

For many middle and high school students, the math and science components of a major in engineering may look intimidating. But one program is trying to change the equation and perception. Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Engineering has partnered with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) to encourage students to explore and enjoy engineering. Using the … Continue reading Helping Teachers Inspire the Next Generation of Engineers

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