Using model building as a means to introduce high school students to engineering

The used of model building in drawing high school students to engineering is discussed. to recognize the effort by the students and faculty in construction of the models, a banquet was held where the Union College students and faculty and STEP students were recognized by Union College. The initiative undertaken taught the Union College students leadership skills and people skills which they would not have received in their courses. It is observed that the STEP students learned engineering skills such as basic design, construction skills, alternative testing, ability to change approaches to better handle construction problems and interpersonal skills.