IEEE Trains Preuniversity Educators on AI and Semiconductors
IEEE Spectrum reports that 54 preuniversity educators attended TryEngineering sessions focused on artificial intelligence and semiconductor technology. Participants learned about the engineering design process and classroom-tested lesson plans, including “The Making of a Microchip” and “Train Your Tree.” Sessions were held across the United States and in Egypt, with workshops scheduled in Greece and Guatemala. Attendees also took part in hands-on projects and visited facilities including the Florida Semiconductor Institute, a SkyWater Technology chip manufacturing plant and the University of Arizona State University’s NanoFab.
The sessions provide preuniversity teachers with hands-on projects, classroom-ready resources and exposure to AI, semiconductor technology and engineering careers, while the program is intended to expand internationally.
Now in their third year, the IEEE TryEngineering educator sessions continue to empower preuniversity teachers with specialized professional development programs on engineering topics and classroom-tested lessons.
This year’s sessions, held across the United States, have focused on educating teachers about artificial intelligence and semiconductor technology. One session was held in Egypt.
In all, 54 educators learned about the engineering design process this year. They received an overview of TryEngineering resources including the Making of a Microchip and Train Your Tree lesson plans.
Workshops are scheduled this year in Greece and Guatemala.
The TryEngineering program is administered by IEEE Educational Activities.
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