Robert Schneider

Teens Gain Experience at IEEE’s TryEngineering Summer Institute

4 min read In the hands-on toxic popcorn challenge, students used strings, elastic bands, and other techniques to remove harmful kernels. TryEngineering The future of engineering is bright, and it’s being shaped by the young minds at the TryEngineering Summer Institute, supported by IEEE. This year more than 300 students attended the TESI to fuel their passion for engineering and prepare for higher education and careers. Sessions were held from 30 June through 2 August

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IEEE and Keysight Team Up to Teach Kids About Electronics

2 min read Tom Werner/Getty Images IEEE TryEngineering has partnered with Keysight Technologies to develop lesson plans focused on electronics and power simulation. Keysight provides hardware, software, and services to a wide variety of industries, particularly in the area of electronic measurement. IEEE TryEngineering, an IEEE Educational Activities program, empowers educators to foster the next generation of technology innovators through free, online access to culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and educationally sound instructional resources for teachers

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IEEE Educational Video for Kids Spotlights Climate Change

2 min read When it comes to addressing climate change, the “in unity there’s strength” adage certainly applies. To support IEEE’s climate change initiative, which highlights innovative solutions and approaches to the climate crisis, IEEE’s TryEngineering program has created a collection of lesson plans, activities, and events that cover electric vehicles, solar and wind power systems, and more. TryEngineering, a program within IEEE Educational Activities, aims to foster the next generation of technology innovators by

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