The Challenge
We live in a globally competitive environment that will continue to demand new solutions for greater challenges using advanced technology. Students must be fully prepared with top-level skills in creativity, innovation, analysis, development, delivery and management in the science and technology fields to maintain the competitive leadership of the community and nation.
Why STEM Education?
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education has been identified as a critical strategic focus area by the US government and leading institutions to keep the nation competitive. Technology touches almost everything today and is projected to have even more impact in the future as the “GNR” (Genetics, Nanotechnology and Robotics) revolution unfolds over the next 10-20 years. Science and engineering have contributed significantly to the high standard of living we currently enjoy but the US graduates fewer professionals into these fields than 30 years ago, leaving more than 3 million high-skill / high-wage jobs unfilled even in the current economic downturn. At this time science and math are often considered to be difficult topics such that the proficiency of our students in these areas is now middle-of-the-pack compared to other countries. The balance of trade in high-tech products – where the US was once the outstanding global leader – has been negative for nearly a decade.
Why Robotics Education for STEM?
Robotics education has been demonstrated for more than 20 years across all grade levels to be a proven and effective way to increase focus and proficiency in the STEM areas. Robotics projects involve highly engaging and practical hands-on learning that helps students apply what they acquire in other school settings by focusing on the dimensions “how” and “why”. This increases the students’ understanding across the STEM areas and drives a higher appetite for STEM learning. In addition, robotics projects provide an active environment in which students can develop teamwork, leadership, analytical and problem solving skills which are a critical requirement for success in business and professional careers.
Why Techno Chaos?
Techno Chaos was established in Sugar Land to drive higher achievement in STEM for grades K-12 and to increase the number of students pursuing further education for science, engineering and technical professions. The principals of Techno Chaos have more than 50 years of experience in engineering and technical fields in business and industry, with more than 10 years actively invested in mentoring high school students in engineering and robotics programs. The goal is to make serious learning fun by reawakening the natural drive for learning and creativity. Robotics education is featured throughout Techno Chaos programs, along with other effective methods. Play and competition are used to drive faster learning and improvement, and students are encouraged to learn from successes and failures to improve their projects and solutions. Techno Chaos offers a wide and growing curriculum in robotics education, which is primarily delivered through after-school programs to enable access to students from any education setting.
