ERIC Number: EJ1131114
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 7
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The Chem-E-Car as a Vehicle for Service Learning through K-12 Outreach
Chirdon, William
Chemical Engineering Education, v51 n1 p11-17 Win 2017
This article presents the results of combining the American Institute of Chemical Engineers' (AIChE) Chem-E-Car competition activities with engineering outreach to K-12 students in a service-learning course. Survey results are presented to show how the program develops technical skills as well as leadership, teamwork, and communication skills in undergraduate students. The benefits of such a program to the K-12 students, undergraduate students, chapter advisor, department, and community are discussed along with the challenges in implementation.
Descriptors: Service Learning, Outreach Programs, Chemical Engineering, Elementary Secondary Education, Undergraduate Students, College School Cooperation, Partnerships in Education, Skill Development, Science Activities, Surveys
Chemical Engineering Education, Chemical Engineering Division of ASEE. P.O. Box 142097, Gainesville, FL 32614. Tel: 352-392-0861; Fax: 352-392-0861; e-mail: cee@che.ufl.edu; Web site: http://journals.fcla.edu/cee/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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