Engineering and scientific innovation are extremely important to this country. Economists estimate that half of the U.S. economic growth since World War II is due to our ability to innovate. The National Science Board estimates that 80 percent of jobs now require problem solving and analytical thinking. A strong education system that encourages and drives engineering and science innovation is a strategic asset.
For over a decade, The Infinity Project has been helping schools across the country bring cutting-edge engineering curricula to students. Engineering prepares students to analyze, break down, and solve complex problems – critical skills in all professions. It also prepares educators and students for future success in science, technology, engineering, and math.
The Infinity Project provides secondary schools with flexible, relevant, honors-level curriculum that prepares students for university-level engineering. Students focus on the math and science fundamentals behind electrical, mechanical, environmental, and biomedical engineering. Students apply concepts through hands-on engineering design projects – like building a digital music player, robotic rover, prosthetic limb.
Implementing a rigorous engineering curriculum that teaches students how to solve real problems is critical. By applying this force of positive change to our school systems, we can provide students with the tools they need to become the innovation leaders of the 21st century.