On Thursday, Nov. 21, the WSE 381 course at Stony Brook University gave three presentations that were focused on service learning projects. The class of 33 students spent the past fall semester working together in small groups to create a product or activity that also involved a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) component.
Students assist residents at the Long Island State Veterans Home use VR goggles.
In their service learning projects, students applied STEM-related skills including design optimization, systems and subsystem interconnectedness, constraints, trade-offs and side effects, and ethical considerations.
Students enrolled in the class are also a part of the women in science and engineering program (WISE). The WISE program seeks to increase the number of women in science, math and engineering fields through outreach, recruitment and retention efforts.
During the first set of presentations, employers and agencies involved were also present. The Career Center has developed strong relationships with non-profit organizations and agencies for many years. The Career Center connects students with these organizations through experiential learning opportunities including service learning, internships, volunteer work and more.