News & Events

(Oct 26-30, 2014) Peer-Reviewed Paper Presentation on TechXcite: Discover Engineering
Authored by: Jeffrey Sallee, Ph.D., Kristy Oosterhouse, Jake DeDecker, Steven Worker, Amanda Meek and Donna Patton
TechXcite: Discover Engineering is an Engineering, Discovery and Project-based Engineering Afterschool program piloted by six US states (NC, WV, MI, MO, CA, and OK). Its multi-activity learning modules are in the process of passing through peer review and into the 4-H library for use by all 50 states. The paper will be presented at the 2014 NAE4-HA conference (October 26-30) in Minneapolis, Minnesota Traditon and Transformation themed Annual Conference. The NAE4-HA Conference provides a unique opportunity for the TechXcite State Leaders to work together on a joint conference paper while celebrating the diversity of the individual organizations.

Michigan State University Extension:
(Feb 28-Mar 3, 2014) TechXcite for STEM Session at National AfterSchool Association Convention
"The NAA Convention is an annual gathering of afterschool professionals from around the nation. Discover how to build STEM skills with {bold 4-H TechXcite: Discover Engineering} curriculum in this session. The hands-on, web-based modules are designed by Duke University Engineers and 4-H Leaders, and trained volunteers and staff use inquiry-based instructional kits to engage young people in STEM. Participants will receive an overview, sample a module, and learn implementation strategies from TechXcite State Leaders and Staff."
- Sheila Urban Smith, Michigan State University Extension Program Leader, and Kristy Oosterhouse, MSUE 4-H Program Coordinator

Michigan State University Extension:
(5-5-2013) TechXCite-Discover Engineering! programs offer children out of classroom opportunities to learn about engineering - by Rebecca Krans
Expand your child's experiences of science and technology by involving them in after school programs focused around these topics. Programs outside of the regular school day will help your child to reinforce what they are learning in school, allow for more "hands-on" learning experiences, and allow them additional interaction with their peers.

Briana Faxon, High School Teacher at Bremerton High School (April 2013)
Ms. Faxon's 9th grade science class in Bremerton, Washington State is using the TechXcite curriculum. AVID, AP Environmental Science, STEM 9th Grade.

Henderson Dispatch
(3-27-2013) Trip to camp stirs their minds - by Allie Rae Mauser
Twenty-two students from Vance and Warren counties are spending their spring break studying science in a joint Science, Technology, Engineering and Math day camp.

TechXcite Presentation at NCCAP's Synergy Conference (4-17-2012)
Dr. Klenk presented "Partnering with The Pratt School of Engineering to Utilize STEM Curriculum in Your After-School Program" at the North Carolina Center for Afterschool Program's annual Synergy conference for after-school providers.

TechXcite Materials Webinar (3-20-2012)
Dr. Klenk and Jeff Davis recorded a webinar describing how to access TechXcite materials for the California AfterSchool Network. This presentation is part of the Jumpstarting STEM initiative.

TechXcite making an impact in Santa Cruz County, CA (10-1-2011)
TechXcite modules are making an impact in after-school programs in Santa Cruz County supported by the University of California at Davis in California.

TechXcite at NC Center for Afterschool Programs conference (3-4-2011)
TechXcite: STEM in Afterschool was presented at the North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs annual Synergy conference for after-school providers.

Initial TechXcite Training (2-9-2008)
The first training for the TechXcite: Discover Engineering curriculum will be in the "Your TV Remote" and the "Bionic Arm" modules for 14 pilot 4-H supported after-school programs in North Carolina.

DukEngineer:
(1-1-2008) TechXcite: The Exciting New After School Program - Over the next five years, the newly sculpted curriculum called TechXcite will be provided to a growing number middle school youngsters attending national 4-H after school programs. 

Chronicle article:
(9-14-2007) Pratt to 'Xcite' Future Engineers - The program, TechXcite, includes the curriculum Discover Engineering!, which provides material spanning seven main themes of technology and science, including digital imaging, biotechnology and wireless communication.

Duke University Pratt School of Engineering New & Events News
(8-23-2007) NSF Supports New Engineering After-School Program - A partnership between the Pratt School, National 4-H Afterschool, North Carolina 4-H and the National Science & Technology Education Partnership has been made possible with more than $2 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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