A Robotics Summer Camp for High School Students: Pipelines Activities Promoting Careers in Engineering Fields

Abstract

is a scientific programs expert in the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK). He received his PhD. in Curriculum and Instruction with specialization in STEM education at Texas A&M University in 2012. His research is in ethnographic studies of science and engineering practice, curriculum development, design of learning environments and robotics activities. He offers a graduate course in METU on communities of practice. Dr. Ayar worked for the Live Energy Project during his PhD studies at Texas A&M University. Prior to his PhD studies, he worked for three years as a science teacher at a private school in Turkey.

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Effectiveness of a Virtual-Physical Robotics Teaching Platform on Engaging Middle-to-High School Students during COVID-19 (Evaluation)

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A Pre-College Civil Engineering Course: Fostering Interest in Engineering Among High School Students and Developing Future Engineering Educators

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