Why Should an Engineer Care about Talking to Kids?

As engineers, we are stereotyped as not good at communication. So, what is the motivation to go beyond our comfort zone and talk to kids? The simple truth that today's kids are our future employees, coworkers, and bosses drives the desire for us to help them understand engineering, and the need to study mathematics and sciences. Student audiences require different approaches to STEM topics for different ages, and we'll learn why certain ideas are appropriate for which ages. We also explore strategies for getting involved with students at various stages in our careers, from YEA to HVAC&R industry veteran.