IEEE TryEngineering Launches STEM Book Series for Children
- The IEEE TryEngineering initiative has launched a new STEM book series for children ages 8 to 12, titled “Tomorrow’s Technology With TryEngineering, Powered by IEEE.” Developed through the...
- The six-book collection aims to cultivate intellectual curiosity by combining age-appropriate explanations with real-world examples and design challenges.
- The series was produced through a collaboration between TryEngineering and various IEEE groups, including the Communications, Computer, and Oceanic Engineering societies, as well as the Transportation Electrification Council.
The IEEE TryEngineering initiative has launched a new STEM book series for children ages 8 to 12, titled “Tomorrow’s Technology With TryEngineering, Powered by IEEE.” Developed through the Lerner Publishing Group, the series provides educational resources on complex engineering topics, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and ocean exploration, to help young readers connect STEM concepts to the technologies they encounter daily.
Educational Content and STEM Focus
The six-book collection aims to cultivate intellectual curiosity by combining age-appropriate explanations with real-world examples and design challenges. By linking academic concepts to everyday tools like smartphones and computers, the series intends to prepare the next generation for careers in problem-solving and engineering. Each entry in the collection is supported by additional digital resources, including videos and ebooks, accessible through the TryEngineering website.
The series was produced through a collaboration between TryEngineering and various IEEE groups, including the Communications, Computer, and Oceanic Engineering societies, as well as the Transportation Electrification Council.
Technical Subjects Covered in the Collection
The books address specific fields of modern technology, detailing both the mechanics and the implications of each subject:
- Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Smart Technology: Covers the architecture behind search engines and streaming services while addressing ethical considerations such as privacy, bias, hallucinations, and deepfakes.
- Communication Technology: From Morse Code to Smartphones: Traces the evolution of global connectivity from early semaphore towers to modern 6G and space-based networks, highlighting aerospace and telecommunications career paths.
- Electric Vehicles: Powering the Future of Transportation: Explains the operation of e-bikes, electrified trains, and e-cars, with a focus on battery technology and the role of engineers in transit systems.
- Ocean Engineering: Protecting Our Ocean Environments: Examines how engineers utilize submersibles and floats to study marine ecosystems, address pollution, and support conservation efforts.
- Semiconductors: The Building Blocks of Modern Electronics: Details the manufacturing of microchips and the fundamental physics of conductors and insulators that power modern electronic devices.
- Signal Power: The Hidden Waves Behind Modern Tech: Explores the signal processing workflows that enable medical monitoring devices and clear telecommunications by analyzing and manipulating different wave types.
Availability and Distribution
The “Tomorrow’s Technology With TryEngineering” series is currently available for purchase through Lerner, Amazon, and Bookshop. The books are designed for use in diverse environments, including classrooms, libraries, and home learning settings, to encourage critical thinking through structured design challenges.