SEEK Camp and Engineering Education

The SEEK camp in San Diego introduces kids to science and engineering through hands-on projects like designing solar cars. The camp, organized by the National Society of Black Engineers, aims to inspire minority children to pursue engineering. Participants, like 10-year-old Malia, enjoy building and problem-solving with guidance from college mentors. The camp also addresses the lack of diversity in engineering, encouraging a shift from athletics to academic excellence. The successful model in San Diego serves as an example for other SEEK camps.

What is the main goal of the summer program in San Diego?

• To improve kids' artistic skills

• To teach kids how to play sports

• To get kids excited about science and engineering

• To prepare kids for a music competition

What does SEEK stand for?

• Summer Engineering Experience for Kids

• Solar Energy Education for Kids

• Science and Engineering for Kids

• Summer Education for Kids

Who organizes the SEEK camp?

• The National Society of Black Engineers

• The National Science Foundation

• The American Society of Civil Engineers

• The Society of Women Engineers

What is Malia's favorite part of the camp?

• Attending lectures

• Watching movies

• Building the solar cars

• Playing sports

Who mentors the kids at the camp?

• College students majoring in science and engineering

• Parents of the campers

• High school teachers

• Professional engineers

Approximately how many African-American engineers graduate each year?

• 10,000

• 3,100

• 7,500

• 5,000

What does Carl Mack suggest redefining A&E as?

• Academic Excellence

• Adventure and Exploration

• Art and Entertainment

• Athletics and Education

At what grade does Carl Mack suggest exposing children to engineering?

• First grade

• Seventh grade

• Third grade

• Fifth grade

How has the SEEK camp in San Diego changed from last year?

• It has been canceled

• It has doubled in size

• It has remained the same

• It has become smaller

What is San Diego's SEEK camp considered as?

• A temporary project

• An average camp

• A model for other camps

• A failed experiment