Participants in the Kids Are Scientists Too Junior Engineers session create simple machines. KAST offers kids entering 5th-10th grade opportunities to explore science. Photo by Sean Flynn
Participants in the Kids Are Scientists Too Junior Engineers session create industrial engineering subsystems using simple machines. Photos by Sean FlynnKids Are Scientists Too is a program for students entering 5th through 10th grades that provides opportunities to explore areas of science they may not ordinarily study in the classroom.The Junior Engineers session, held July 12-16, was a hands-on module that encouraged kids to think like engineers.Participants in the Junior Engineers session explored different materials and how they work, in addition to designing and building their own creations.