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ENGAGING YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN ENERGY EDUCATIONJohn Killingsworth
UNL & ESU#4
ENERGY COURSE
Careers in Energy Generation and Energy Efficiency
Post-Secondary STEM Education An Alternative to Traditional Science
INTRODUCTION TO CAREERS
MOTIVATING STUDENTS
Student designed group projects Contextualized learning Integrated scientific principles
AN ALTERNATIVE COURSE
Math and science skills are key to entering career path in high growth industries such as:
Alternative Energy Health Care Advanced Manufacturing Information Technology Biotechnology
However…
STUDENT SURVEY
83 student participants 60% female 16.89 Years – Average age of participant Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors (no Freshman) enrolled
in science Average of 3.47 GPA Only 6% Don’t know what their Post-Secondary plans are 85% Intend to get a minimum of a bachelor’s degree
SURVEY RESULTS
About how many years have you been interested in your top career choices?
3.1 years
SURVEY RESULTS
For each of the following careers, measure your interest:
(1= no interest, 5= high interest)
Top career interests: Lowest career interests:
Psychology Clergy
Medical DoctorHorticulture
Sports MedicineJournalism
Nutritionist Artist
K-12 Teacher Military
SURVEY RESULTS
Has your science course included field trips?
If yes, have the field trips increased your interest in STEM careers?
67% Yes
SURVEY RESULTS
Has your science course included guests from industry? If yes, have the industry guests increased your interest in
STEM careers?
75% Yes
SURVEY RESULTS
Has your science class included laboratory or field work? If yes, have these activities increased your interest in
STEM careers?
74% Yes
Do you find that the laboratory activities help you better learn what you are being taught in the classroom?
93% Yes
WHAT MOTIVATES STUDENTS
83 respondents: (In order of rank)Strong Some No Some Strong
Negative Negative Influence Positive Positive
Influence Influence Influence Influence
1. Parents 0 1 12 37 32
2. Personal Study 0 1 11 47 24
3. Teachers 0 2 12 48 19
