Operation Innovation: Building Student Resilience and Teamwork through PBL and DoD Challenges

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CSTA Conf2026
In this interactive session, participants will explore how authentic problem-based learning challenges—rooted in Department of Defense (DoD) STEM initiatives—can build student resilience, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills in computer science and engineering classrooms. Drawing on examples from classroom projects, robotics teams, and DoD STEM Ambassador outreach, attendees will discover practical ways to design and assess projects that mirror real defense, aerospace, and national security missions while meeting CSTA standards. The session emphasizes the value of teamwork, perseverance, and creative engineering...