In this design challenge, students will learn about the history of westward expansion in the United States and the difficulties that migrants faced while traveling. Students will be presented with a scenario, which is crossing a river with all of their belongings, that many migrants faced when traveling west. The students will be presented with the following problem: In search of new beginnings, the Jacksons are on a journey to West Texas. However, they have come across a river that is too deep to cross with their wagon alone. The Jacksons must figure out how to get across the river to continue their journey. Students will put on their engineering hats to build a bridge that can safely deliver travelers across the river. Bonus points will be awarded to those who are able to add additional cargo to their wagon and successfully travel across the river.
Welcome to the Emerging Leaders in STEM resource center! This is where you’ll find everything you need for this year’s Emerging Leaders in Biotechnology program. Whether you’re preparing for your next session or reviewing what you’ve learned, this page is for you.
In this design challenge, students will work together to design a tool or process that successfully removes an invasive species from an ecosystem while minimizing harm to the native species and environment.
In this challenge, students will practice problem-solving and collaboration skills as they design, build, and test their wind turbine
prototypes. Students will explore the role of renewable energy in powering communities, learn about energy transfer and mechanical systems, and gain insight into the importance of sustainable energy solutions.
