David has a conversation with three seniors at the KC STEM Alliance Senior Showcase in Kansas City. Students discuss the real-world problems they chose to solve, from healthcare innovations to engineering prototypes, and reflect on the challenges and rewards of a year-long capstone experience. They also share how hands-on learning, internships, and tackling meaningful problems are shaping their skills, confidence, and future plans.

Resources:

Project Lead The Way https://www.pltw.org/

KC STEM Alliance https://www.kcstem.org/

Shawnee Mission Northwest HS https://smnorthwest.smsd.org/

Van Horn HS https://vanhorn.isdschools.org/

Engineering Pathway https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/pltw-engineering

Biomedical Pathway https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/biomedical-science

PLTW Career Advantage https://www.pltw.org/career-advantage

David Dimmett (Linkedin) https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddimmett/

PLTW InspirED Podcast https://www.pltw.org/podcast