A Youth Maker's Persistence with Laser Cutting
Class
Article
Graduation Year
2018
College
Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
Department
Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Department
Faculty Mentor
Victor Lee
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
Youth maker spaces are promoted as places for getting children engaged and interested in STEM content, at times as a way to expose underrepresented groups to potential career paths. In this case study, we present data spanning three research projects over several years of one highly engaged youth and her use of a laser cutter throughout that time. Findings include factors that contributed to the youth's development of interest with the laser cutter.
Location
South Atrium
Start Date
4-13-2017 3:00 PM
End Date
4-13-2017 4:15 PM
A Youth Maker's Persistence with Laser Cutting
South Atrium
Youth maker spaces are promoted as places for getting children engaged and interested in STEM content, at times as a way to expose underrepresented groups to potential career paths. In this case study, we present data spanning three research projects over several years of one highly engaged youth and her use of a laser cutter throughout that time. Findings include factors that contributed to the youth's development of interest with the laser cutter.