Research Article
Using Science Fiction Prototyping to Decrease the Decline of Interest in STEM Topics at the High School Level
@ARTICLE{10.4108/fiee.1.2.e5, author={Mary de Lepe and Connor Russell and William Olmstead}, title={Using Science Fiction Prototyping to Decrease the Decline of Interest in STEM Topics at the High School Level}, journal={EAI Endorsed Transactions on Future Intelligent Educational Environments}, volume={1}, number={2}, publisher={ICST}, journal_a={FIEE}, year={2015}, month={6}, keywords={Science Fiction Prototyping, STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics}, doi={10.4108/fiee.1.2.e5} }- Mary de Lepe
Connor Russell
William Olmstead
Year: 2015
Using Science Fiction Prototyping to Decrease the Decline of Interest in STEM Topics at the High School Level
FIEE
ICST
DOI: 10.4108/fiee.1.2.e5
Abstract
In order to address the lack of student interest in STEM subjects and the dwindling number of students pursuing STEM careers, the Creative Science Foundation (CSF) has developed an easy to deploy educational strategy. This strategy, effectively titled Science Fiction Prototyping, utilizes science fiction stories and material to “explore the possible implications of research and technology on humans, societies, and the world.” It is also possible that these prototypes can be used to increase STEM motivation in students. The researchers will first perform a meta-analysis and literature review to determine the present outlook of STEM curriculum, student interest in STEM careers, and student enrolment in STEM careers after graduation. Other parts of the research project include a pilot study to explore the feasibility of using science fiction prototypes within a high school environment to increase student interest and attraction to STEM related careers.
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