The Integration of Robotics in Grade School to Promote Interest in Math and Science

摘要

Can taking robots into grade school classrooms promote excitement within younger children to do well in math and the sciences? Yes! When children in grade school are exposed to the modern applications of math and science through robotics, they are more excited about learning and doing well in these subjects. This in turn stimulates interest in pursuing a college experience in the engineering and technical fields. Many young women and minorities lose interest in math and science in grade and middle school. Engineering and robotics can give them the flame they need to ignite their pursuit of engineering through robotics. We want to encourage them to continue to be excited about their math and science training through grade, middle, and high school and even through college.