STEM careers focus on problem-solving, innovation, and design. Students engage in projects involving robotics, engineering concepts, coding, and scientific research, preparing them for high-demand careers in engineering, technology, and applied sciences.
Students are introduced to the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to identify and design solutions to a variety of real-world problems. Using CAD modeling software and 3D printing, students will become familiar with engineering concepts.
CTE Credit
Offered at Kennewick, Kamiakin, and Southridge.
Learn the basic concepts of robotics, engineering principles, and technical skills, focusing on the construction and programming of autonomous mobile robots. Students will learn about the electronics and physics of computer programming by using motors, actuators, sensors, and remote controls to build robots.
CTE or Lab Science Credit
Offered at Kennewick, Kamiakin, and Southridge.
Look into the chemistry of solid materials, focusing on precision measuring, metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Experiments are done on each of these materials to demonstrate the effects of reactivity, temperatures and stress.
CTE or Lab Science Credit
Offered at Southridge.
Investigate and design solutions to solve real-world challenges related to clean drinking water, a stable food supply, and renewable energy. By being introduced to environment issues, students will use the engineering design process to research and design potential solutions.
CTE or Lab Science Credit
Offered at Kennewick
Explore the fundamental components, concepts, equipment, and skill sets associated with circuit design. Students will use computer simulation software and learn about advancements in circuits and circuit design.
CTE Credit
Offered at Kennewick.