West Tennessee MakerMinded Launch A Success!

The TSIN would like to thank everyone who made the MakerMinded West Tennessee Launch at the University of Memphis’ Engineering Day such a great success! Hundreds of local middle and high school students participated in engaging STEM related activities! “E-Day” is an annual open house event hosted by the Herff College of Engineering at the […]Read more The post West Tennessee MakerMinded Launch A Success! appeared first on Tennessee STEM Innovation Network.

The TSIN would like to thank everyone who made the MakerMinded West Tennessee Launch at the University of Memphis’ Engineering Day such a great success! Hundreds of local middle and high school students participated in engaging STEM related activities!

“E-Day” is an annual open house event hosted by the Herff College of Engineering at the University of Memphis. Composed of numerous activities such as bio material design challenges, flash building, water filtration, boat races, as well as engineering lab tours, and multiple walk-up activities throughout the college.  Each school who participated earned points in the new STEM/manufacturing focused program MakerMinded, which allows students to compete for prizes like virtual reality systems and STEM camp scholarships.

MakerMinded is a new state wide program created to encourage students to learn more about STEM related careers in middle and high school, particularly those opportunities in the advanced manufacturing field.  Students, teachers, and schools are rewarded for their participation by earning points for each STEM related activity they complete on the MakerMinded activities page.  Many schools have reported that they are already completing a majority of the activities!

The top three middle and top three high schools with the most points at the end of the year earn a virtual reality program for their school that is preloaded with standards-based content for all subject areas.

The schools and teachers with the most participation are also recognized at the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network’s annual Summit.  Students are rewarded as well. Active schools can nominate student leaders to receive a STEM camp scholarship to build on their passion for hands on experiences.

MakerMinded exists to excited students about STEM related careers early in their educational paths, especially opportunities in the advanced manufacturing field. Students, teachers, and parents are encouraged and rewarded for their participation, so sign up today!

If you have questions regarding the MakerMinded program, contact Evan Curran at currane@battelle.org.

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