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An Approach to Promoting STEM Interest via Near-Space Ballooning

Authors: Wookwon Lee (Gannon University) , Nicholas B. Conklin (Gannon University) , Ramakrishnan Sundaram (Gannon University)

  • An Approach to Promoting STEM Interest via Near-Space Ballooning

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    An Approach to Promoting STEM Interest via Near-Space Ballooning

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Abstract

In this paper, we articulate an approach to promote STEM interest to grades 6-12 students utilizing the state-of-the-art engineering design practices and technologies that we applied to developing a 2017 solar eclipse ballooning system. A collaborative effort for partnerships with regional school districts is essential to this approach. The core components of the state-of-the art technologies are 1) the ability to simultaneously live-stream videos via a single wireless link operating at the 5.8 GHz ISM band and 2) a robust balloon-tracking system that employs both line-of-sight and Iridium-based Internet payload position reporting. We also briefly discuss two stages of learning for grades 6-12 students, effectively integrating teacher workshops and student summer camps. Finally, an analytical method using Cohen’s kappa is discussed to quantitatively interpret qualitative questionnaires.

How to Cite:

Lee, W., Conklin, N. B. & Sundaram, R., (2017) “An Approach to Promoting STEM Interest via Near-Space Ballooning”, Academic High Altitude Conference 2017(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/ahac.3

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Published on
27 Oct 2017
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