As technology evolves faster than ever, Engineering Encounters gives students the chance to understand and engage with innovations that will define their future. By connecting curiosity with hands-on exploration, the exhibit encourages children to dream big, ask bold questions, and see themselves as tomorrow’s engineers, scientists, and inventors.

This is more than an exhibit—it’s a launchpad for imagination, discovery, and the next generation of problem solvers.

Engineering Encounters is designed with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education goals at its core, aligning with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core requirements:

• Engineering Design Practices – Participants define problems, test solutions, and iterate—mirroring engineering processes taught in classrooms.

• Technology & Innovation Literacy – Exhibits explain how everyday devices, from smartphones to robots, are designed and powered.

• Energy & Environmental Science – Renewable energy activities tie directly into standards for Earth and Physical Science.

• Mathematics in Engineering – Measurements, patterns, and problem-solving challenges reinforce math skills through applied learning.

• Collaboration & Communication – Many activities encourage teamwork, mirroring 21st-century workplace skills.

Teachers and parents can use Engineering Encounters to extend classroom lessons into real-world applications, helping students connect abstract concepts with exciting, tangible experiences.