RPI students engage Ballston Spa Middle School students in Science and Engineering – Saratogian

Ballston Spa Middle School recently welcomed Rensselaer Engineering Ambassadors from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) to visit science classes and share exploratory Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities the students developed. During each lesson, the ambassadors presented a technical topic relevant to students’ current learning process and facilitated a demonstration or hands-on design activity. Topics presented to the various classes included roller coasters, oil spills, sea level and biomimicry. (Photo provided)

Ballston Spa Middle School recently welcomed Rensselaer Engineering Ambassadors from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) to visit science classes and share exploratory Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities the students developed. During each lesson, the ambassadors presented a technical topic relevant to students’ current learning process and facilitated a demonstration or hands-on design activity. Topics presented to the various classes included roller coasters, oil spills, sea level and biomimicry. (Photo provided)