engaging youth and young adults in energy education john killingsworth
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ENGAGING YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN ENERGY EDUCATIONJohn Killingsworth
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UNL & ESU#4
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ENERGY COURSE
Careers in Energy Generation and Energy Efficiency
Post-Secondary STEM Education An Alternative to Traditional Science
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INTRODUCTION TO CAREERS
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MOTIVATING STUDENTS
Student designed group projects Contextualized learning Integrated scientific principles
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AN ALTERNATIVE COURSE
Math and science skills are key to entering career path in high growth industries such as:
Alternative Energy Health Care Advanced Manufacturing Information Technology Biotechnology
However…
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STUDENT SURVEY
83 student participants 60% female 16.89 Years – Average age of participant Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors (no Freshman) enrolled
in science Average of 3.47 GPA Only 6% Don’t know what their Post-Secondary plans are 85% Intend to get a minimum of a bachelor’s degree
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SURVEY RESULTS
About how many years have you been interested in your top career choices?
3.1 years
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SURVEY RESULTS
For each of the following careers, measure your interest:
(1= no interest, 5= high interest)
Top career interests: Lowest career interests:
Psychology Clergy
Medical DoctorHorticulture
Sports MedicineJournalism
Nutritionist Artist
K-12 Teacher Military
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SURVEY RESULTS
Has your science course included field trips?
If yes, have the field trips increased your interest in STEM careers?
67% Yes
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SURVEY RESULTS
Has your science course included guests from industry? If yes, have the industry guests increased your interest in
STEM careers?
75% Yes
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SURVEY RESULTS
Has your science class included laboratory or field work? If yes, have these activities increased your interest in
STEM careers?
74% Yes
Do you find that the laboratory activities help you better learn what you are being taught in the classroom?
93% Yes
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WHAT MOTIVATES STUDENTS
83 respondents: (In order of rank)Strong Some No Some Strong
Negative Negative Influence Positive Positive
Influence Influence Influence Influence
1. Parents 0 1 12 37 32
2. Personal Study 0 1 11 47 24
3. Teachers 0 2 12 48 19