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An innovative STEM outreach model (OH-Kids) to foster the next generation of geoscientists, engineers, and technologists
Adrián Pedrozo-Acuña
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Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Instituto de Ingeniería, Av. Universidad 3000, Coyoacán, 04510, Mexico City, Mexico
Mexican Institute of Water Technology (IMTA), Paseo Cuauhnáhuac 8532, Col. Progreso Jiutepec, Morelos, Mexico
Roberto J. Favero Jr.
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Instituto de Ingeniería, Av. Universidad 3000, Coyoacán, 04510, Mexico City, Mexico
Mexican Institute of Water Technology (IMTA), Paseo Cuauhnáhuac 8532, Col. Progreso Jiutepec, Morelos, Mexico
Alejandra Amaro-Loza
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Instituto de Ingeniería, Av. Universidad 3000, Coyoacán, 04510, Mexico City, Mexico
Roberta K. Mocva-Kurek
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Instituto de Ingeniería, Av. Universidad 3000, Coyoacán, 04510, Mexico City, Mexico
Juan A. Sánchez-Peralta
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Instituto de Ingeniería, Av. Universidad 3000, Coyoacán, 04510, Mexico City, Mexico
Mexican Institute of Water Technology (IMTA), Paseo Cuauhnáhuac 8532, Col. Progreso Jiutepec, Morelos, Mexico
Jorge A. Magos-Hernández
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Instituto de Ingeniería, Av. Universidad 3000, Coyoacán, 04510, Mexico City, Mexico
Mexican Institute of Water Technology (IMTA), Paseo Cuauhnáhuac 8532, Col. Progreso Jiutepec, Morelos, Mexico
Jorge Blanco-Figueroa
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Instituto de Ingeniería, Av. Universidad 3000, Coyoacán, 04510, Mexico City, Mexico
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Inspiring young people to take part in the discovery and delivery of science is of paramount importance not only for their well-being but also for their future human development. To address this need, an outreach model entitled OH-Kids was designed to empower pupils through the development of high-quality STEM learning experiences based on a research project. The model enhances students attitude towards science.
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