Innovation Competitions in STEM Education: A Comprehensive Analysis of Attributes and Student Experiences

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Abstract

In order to gain technical and professional experience, many students in STEM fields participate in extracurricular activities, called such as Innovation Competition and Programs (ICPs). ICPs can offer students a hands-on experience in their field, fostering creativity and entrepreneurship while also solving problems as a team. While the literature emphasizes the many benefits that ICPs offer and examples of different types, there is not yet a broad discussion of different ICP attributes, or many documented student testimonials. This paper aims to establish a precise categorization of the various attributes found in such programs and examine actual student ICP experiences to understand how to adjust these attributes in order to provide students with the most positive experience possible. It is helpful to outline the potential attributes of ICPs due to their open-ended and university-dependent nature. In addition, student interview data provides insight into the overall experiences that students have had when participating in these programs, allowing connections to be made between student goals and the structure of the programs themselves.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2024 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, ISEC 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350352801
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event14th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, ISEC 2024 - Princeton, United States
Duration: Mar 9 2024 → …

Publication series

Name2024 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, ISEC 2024

Conference

Conference14th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, ISEC 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPrinceton
Period3/9/24 → …

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Control and Optimization
  • Instrumentation

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