University/Organization
Information Systems and Operations Management
School of Business and Industry
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, Florida
College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, Florida
Department of Civil and Environment Engineering
FAMU/FSU College of Engineering
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, Florida
Title
Engaging High School Students in STEM Ideation and Innovation through Summer Program App Development Challenge
Synopsis
The Program of Excellence in STEM (PE-STEM) is a 9th-12th grade Summer Program and Academic Year Enrichment Program focused on increasing excitement and enthusiasm for pursuing careers in STEM among underrepresented students. As part of the Summer Program, computer science-focused students participated in a mini-app challenge, designing apps for social good. Students participated in Design Thinking and Ideation, and presented working apps to university community in poster session.