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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
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The STEAM Innovation Laboratory: Beyond the Makerspace Paradigm
Cline, Troy; Odenwald, Sten; Davis, Hilarie; Stephenson, Bryan; Mirel, Paul; Boyer, Kyle; Sasser, Lani
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, v39 n4 p291-313 2020
The NASA Goddard STEAM Innovation Laboratory is a Makerspace approach to bringing NASA's universe of knowledge into educational spaces around the country and to increase scientific literacy and interest in STEAM careers. Through a series of stations specializing in virtual reality, electronics, mobile sensors and 3-D fabrication, we have succeeded in impacting over 82,000 educators and students, along with 1.6 million social media participants. Our impact analysis reveals that participants gain a lasting knowledge of our STEAM content from this hands-on experience.
Descriptors: Art Education, STEM Education, Science Programs, Program Effectiveness, Science Activities, Public Agencies, Experiential Learning, Educational Innovation, Nonschool Educational Programs, Outreach Programs
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. P.O. Box 719, Waynesville, NC 28786. Tel: 828-246-9558; Fax: 828-246-9557; e-mail: info@aace.org; Web site: http://www.aace.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Maryland
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