Big Ideas Fest Speakers

AnnMarie Polsenberg Thomas

AnnMarie Polsenberg Thomas

AnnMarie’s teaching and research looks at the playful side of engineering and education (with topics such as squishy circuits, the science/engineering of circus, and toy design). She co-founded her university’s Center for Pre-Collegiate Engineering Education, and runs an engineering education program for pre-service and in-service P-12 educators. She is passionate about hands-on, project based learning and giving kids the tools to bring their ideas to tangible form.

Watch AnnMarie Polsenberg Thomas' talk, "Serious Play-Dough: Inspiring Young Circuit Designers".