At EDI, we are passionate about outreach, especially with local schools and communities, to inspire the next generation about civics and industrial engineering. Elections offer an excellent opportunity to demonstrate how engineering influences daily life, from voter wait times and polling station design to the roles of election officials and workers to the voting experience itself. Our K-12 programs transform these real-world questions into hands-on learning experiences suitable for both STEM and social studies classes.
This section features three sets of free, ready-to-use resources, created in collaboration with leading national partners. Collectively, these resources invite curiosity, teamwork, and a deeper appreciation for the engineering that shapes our world and how we vote.
Practice Voting in Virtual Reality
Practice Voting in Virtual Reality invites students and teachers to explore a polling place. Participants can experience the models EDI uses to support voting in communities nationwide, transitioning from basic 2D and 3D overviews to fully immersive VR experiences with a headset. This journey offers a firsthand perspective on casting a ballot at a URI gymnasium in Rhode Island.
Created in collaboration with the Center for Civic Design, this K-12 program makes voting mechanics tangible and approachable, giving students a memorable introduction to election processes and the thoughtful design behind every polling place.
Don’t have access to a VR headset? Try this walk-through video 🔽
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