Why Science And Engineering?

TinkerTech exists in the informal learning environment – after-school enrichment, summer camps, and Science and STEM community events. Alongside this, we work with schools to offer Professional Development and training.

As we plan for a new school year, we share these inspiring words from the National Science Teaching Association:

“Science, engineering, and the technologies they influence permeate every aspect of modern life. Indeed, some knowledge of science and engineering is required to engage with the major public policy issues today as well as how to make informed decisions, such as selecting among alternative medical treatments or determining how to invest public funds for water supply options. In addition, understanding science and the extraordinary insights it has produced can be meaningful and relevant on a personal level, opening new worlds to explore and offering lifelong opportunities for enriching people’s lives. In these contexts, learning science is important for everyone, even those who eventually choose careers in fields other than science or engineering.”

— Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) (National Science Teaching Association 2021)

To read a recent survey on the fuller impact of the pandemic on Science teaching in California, parents and enrichment providers would do well to read this report from the Public Policy Institute of California.