A three-week 'Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics' course was taught to a diverse group of 12 rising high school seniors during the summer. The class was scheduled for three hours per day, and consisted of a mixture of lecture, hands-on experiments, and activities focused on the societal implications of fluid mechanics. All of the students had only basic physics knowledge, and the majority of the course material was completely new to them. Therefore, each topic was covered from a concepts perspective, with only simple mathematical analyses. In addition to the technical material, the course utilized discussions, presentations, and a field trip to university research facilities to raise awareness of careers in science and engineering and the impact of these fields on quality of life. Course outcomes were assessed through course evaluations, interest surveys, and a concept inventory. The concept inventory was designed to assess the students' fundamental understanding of fluid mechanics principles, and was administered both before and after the course. The interest evaluations inquired about the students' interest in science and engineering, knowledge of careers and college majors, and familiarity with fluid mechanics and its role in society. Student responses generally indicated that the course was effective at increasing their awareness of science, engineering, and fluid mechanics, and their consideration of those subjects as career options. Anonymous post-course student evaluations were consistently high. Because the students voluntarily enrolled in the class, it is believed that a high level of interest in science and engineering already existed for these particular students. The concept inventory and course and interest evaluations clearly showed that the students' knowledge of fluid mechanics and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) was strengthened even further by their participation.
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