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.