ASEE Partners with NSTA
Posted on October 4th, 2011 by Jaimie Schock
The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) has put together a public/private partnership to develop ways of engaging elementary, middle, and high school students in engineering. Participants will learn about innovative, hands-on, project-based engineering at three events during National Science Teachers Association regional conferences.
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Tags: American Society for Engineering Education, Conference, Conferences and Meetings, Department of Defense, NASA, National Science Teachers Association, Professional Development, Teacher Training
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