With some basic tools and a plan, students can discover the exciting world engineering and science. We will provide inexpensive materials (paper, masking tape, etc.) for a hands-on activity with professional engineers who appreciate the various skills of budding engineers interested in coming into the field

Johnson, Russ

Kopack, Mike

Kupersmith, Samantha

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© 2016 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION. STEM Outreach Activities to Inspire Future Engineers and ScientistsLockheed Martin Advanced Technology LaboratoriesSamantha KupersmithMike KopackRuss Johnson2© 2016 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION. Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology LaboratoriesEngineers and Scientists at Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories (ATL) advance scientific discovery and technology transition in: • Cyber• Materials Science• Robotics and Autonomy• Spectrum Systems• Data Analytics We embrace diversity of thought and have expertise in: • Computer Science • Electrical Engineering • Physics• Mathematics • Artificial IntelligenceWe look far into the future—envisioning transformational technologies. And while we don’t know exactly what will change the world next, we’re probably already working on it.3© 2016 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION. Inspiring Future Engineers and ScientistsWe hope more students will pursue careers in engineering and science as a result of our outreach efforts.• We expose Middle School students to engineering activities to inspire them to select advanced math and science classes when they enter High School.• Education, not natural ability, is key to careers in engineering and science.4© 2016 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION. Engineering, Science and Research Research Engineers & Scientists are ALWAYS learning!• Passionate• Creative• Original• Independent• Attention to Detail• Curious• Problem Solving• Focused• Teamwork5© 2016 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION. ATL STEM Outreach Activities• ATL Robotics Workshop• Futures Fest• Engineers in the Classroom• USA Science and Engineering FestivalWe want to expose as many students as possible to careers in engineering and science.6© 2016 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION. Robotics Workshop Program Goals• For more than a decade, Lockheed Martin volunteers work with Middle School Students on this five-week program focusing on engineering concepts through lessons, activities and competition. • Students are taught the fundamentals key to robotic applications and software design. • This is a fun, fast-paced, team-driven, supportive environment. • They enter with little to no experience and leave with a basic understanding to bolster excitement and intrigue in science and engineering careers.We encourage team work, patience and having fun MORE than winning. The competition is secondary to the workshop.7© 2016 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION. Robotics Workshop ScheduleDuring the fifth week, teams apply all of the knowledge they gained about programming and sensors into a final event with tasks that involve all of the previous lessons.• The program consists of four lessons and five competitive events on five consecutive Saturday mornings.  • Each week the students begin with a warm-up exercise designed to stimulate their minds to solve a problem. Then the students work in assigned four-person teams.  • At the conclusion of each session, the students are faced with a challenge that either pits them against the clock or the other teams.• We give interesting lunchtime presentations, like teaching them Scratch programming https://scratch.mit.edu/8© 2016 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION. 3D Printing3D printing provides a way to turn creative thoughts into reality, while simultaneously developing engineering skills in a fun way!• 3D Printers are already changing the world!• On-line services• plastic, metal, paper…• Entering local retail market• Some models cost less than $500• Public availability increasing• School districts• Local libraries• Free on-line design tools• www.TinkerCAD.com• www.SketchUp.com• The next generation is READY!!!9© 2016 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION. 3D Printing Links• 3D Design Communities:Thingiversehttp://www.thingiverse.com/YouMaginehttps://www.youmagine.com/• 3D Printing Contractor:Shapewayshttp://www.shapeways.com/• Free 3D CAD:TinkerCADhttps://www.tinkercad.com/ 10© 2016 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION. Generation Beyondwww.generation-beyond.com11© 2016 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION. Lesson Plans for Space Exploration12© 2016 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION. Engineers in the ClassroomActivities anyone can teach K-12 students13© 2016 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION. http://www.classroomengineers.org• Explore this collection of hands-on activities designed for use in K-12 classrooms and informal education settings.• Created in partnership between Lockheed Martin and National Geographic. • Inspiring students to consider STEM-based careers. 14© 2016 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION. Some of the Activities Available to AnyoneGrades K – 4How Small is SmallForces of FlightSeltzer Rocket LabWind Turbine Design and TestingGrades 5 – 8Challenge: Robotics!Space Weather and MagnetismNanotechnology: Using Refraction To Make Things InvisibleEngineering Stomp RocketsWind Energy Lab   Grades 9 – 12Nanotechnology Revolution: GrapheneSpace Weather and Solar ActivityExploring Newton’s Law of Motion with Bottle RocketsEngineering WindEach project contains:• Lesson Plans to Download• Video of how to execute activity• Customizable PowerPoint Presentation Most of the materials for these activities are inexpensive and easy to purchase. 15© 2016 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION. Activity: Engineering Stomp RocketsHow does Newton’s Third Law of Motion explain the launch of a stomp rocket? What is a projectile, and how can knowledge of Newton’s Third Law be used to improve the distance that the stomp rocket travels?http://www.classroomengineers.org/media/engineering-stomp-rockets/Materials for this activity:• Two 1-foot pieces of 1/2-inch PVC• 90o elbow connector for 1/2-inch PVC • 2-liter soda bottle • Poster board, cardstock, or thin cardboard (as from a cereal box) • Scissors  • Duct tape • Masking tape  • Safety goggles • Measuring tape or meter stick

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