Experience a hands-on demonstration of CoDrone EDU, the official drone of the REC Aerial Drone Competition. Designed for secondary students, it teaches coding and includes free curriculum.
Learn how to integrate mechatronics and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) into your high school engineering curriculum. Explore real-world engineering examples and inspire students through project-based learning. No prior PLC experience needed.
Across Kentucky, universitiesincluding University of Kentucky and University of Louisvilleare expanding Applied Engineering programs designed to reach a broader range of students. These programs place less emphasis on advanced calculus and greater focus on hands-on, practical laboratory experiences. To succeed in these pathways, students need a strong foundation in core concepts that support labs in statics, dynamics, materials, electrical and electronics, and fluid powerskills central to nearly every applied engineering program. High-quality, sustainable lab equipment plays a critical role in helping students build confidence, stay engaged, and persist in these programs. By strengthening classroom resources and instruction, Kentucky educators can better prepare students for post-secondary success and high-demand engineering careers.
Discover how the McKinney-Vento Act supports equitable access to careers such as transportation, enrollment, and documentation and share actionable strategies to remove obstacles and connect students to high-quality CTE pathways. Attendees will review promising national data from the U.S. Department of Education demonstrating the impact of CTE for McKinney-Vento students. Participants will learn best practices, review real-world scenarios, and leave with tools to ensure learners can build a future through career education.
