Session Number
5
Location
A152
Grade Level
6-9
Subjects
Math, Engineering
Start Date
27-2-2026 1:40 PM
End Date
27-2-2026 2:40 PM
Description
This hands-on workshop invites educators to explore the critical role mathematics plays in engineering. Participants will discover how applied mathematics enhances problemsolving, precision, and innovation compared to purely theoretical approaches. Through engaging activities that connect mathematical concepts to real-world engineering challenges, educators will gain strategies to help students see math as a powerful tool for designing, analyzing, and improving solutions in authentic STEM applications.
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons
From Equations to Innovation: Applying Mathematics in Engineering
A152
This hands-on workshop invites educators to explore the critical role mathematics plays in engineering. Participants will discover how applied mathematics enhances problemsolving, precision, and innovation compared to purely theoretical approaches. Through engaging activities that connect mathematical concepts to real-world engineering challenges, educators will gain strategies to help students see math as a powerful tool for designing, analyzing, and improving solutions in authentic STEM applications.