College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 2
College of Engineering
Department - Author 2
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 2
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 3
College of Engineering
Department - Author 3
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 3
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 4
College of Engineering
Department - Author 4
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 4
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Date
6-2021
Primary Advisor
Mohammad Noori, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
The Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter School SciTechatorium needs a new educational exhibit for its K-6th grade students. The exhibit must be safe, engaging, and exciting for the students to use, and will ideally introduce students to the topics of Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Art, and Technology (STEAM) concepts. The team has investigated some of the most popular science museums from around the nation, as well as several popular children’s educational toys. This research revealed a need for hands on, focused exhibits to provide an effective educational experience. Many of our favorite existing exhibits give students an opportunity to fail in a safe way, providing them with their first taste of engineering ideation. This document covers the investigation into the background of the issue, attempts to define boundaries for the issue, and provides a preliminary roadmap for the project’s success. Quantifiable specifications are provided for benchmarking and evaluation of potential ideas. After the initial definitions and research, the team plans to begin the ideation process, drafting as many ideas as possible for providing the students with an enjoyable experience.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/614