Most of you know that here
at FLATE we are quite into robots as great tools for teaching STEM subjects in
elementary and secondary schools. Robots engage students in many hands-on activities,
plus the challenge of designing bots to do specific tasks or challenges. Not
only do robots provide educators with great tools to illustrate fundamental
STEM concepts in real-world applications, they also provide a platform for
students to develop their creative thinking, practice methodical troubleshooting,
and work in teams. With early exposure, many students get “hooked” on robots. So,
what is next? How can they continue to work with robots in their adult
lives?
Celeste Baine’s newest book “Robot
Makers: an essential Guide to Choosing a Career in Robotics” is hot off the
press and ready for early summer reading. The book, aimed at a youth audience,
offers a comprehensive overview of the many different kinds of robots and good
definitions of what a robot is. Robot applications occur in all aspects of our
society, and there are a variety of approaches to finding the right career in
robotics no matter what discipline someone starts from. The book closes with
some practical ways to “get started” with robots. The appendix includes a
glossary of robotic terms, robots, events and competitions as well as a reading
list that can keep the robot thirst quenched all summer long.
Celeste Baine has written
over 20 books on engineering careers for young people and has been recognized
as a national advocate for engineering careers. You can find “Robot Makers” on
the Engineering Education Service Center website (www.engineeringedu.com) along with her
other books, K12 engineering teacher resources, posters, etc. Thanks Celeste
for providing a great book for us to share at FLATE’s six robotics and
engineering camps this summer.
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