98. Who is an Engineer?

Show Summary:Claire and Natasha discuss how the history of engineering education tends to focus on the evolution of the departments and colleges of engineering, but what about the female-dominated home economics fields of study? Around 1930 to 1950, women could major in household equipment, which focused on a scientifically based understanding of household technologies. Students took physics and math classes and conducted labs that involved dismantling refrigerators to assess the application of thermodynamic principles. Sounds like engineering to me! Listen for more of this fascinating history and our ideas of what all students should know about engineering and technology.Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes91. Defining STEM ft. Molly Seward (K-4 STEM Teacher)79. The Impact of STEM58. Are You Training Up Innovators?50. How to Involve Girls in After-School STEMVivify STEM Blog PostsTop 10 Ways To Encourage Girls In STEMEngineering in the Science ClassroomCritical Issues of K-12 Engineering EducationVivify STEM Lessons & ProductsWho is an Engineer or Scientist? STEM Career Game & ActivitySpace Capsule Heat Shield Challenge - 5E Unit or Engineering Design UnitFREE Picture a STEM Professional Critical Thinking WorksheetBridge Engineering STEM Challenge - Women in STEM History ActivityStarter STEM Activities Engineering ChallengesOther STEM ResourcesThe Evolution of Engineering in the 20th Century (book)THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES:https://www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace/2023/98/who-is-an-engineerTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTERVIVIFY TIKTOKVIVIFY YOUTUBE