Adult learners engage in self-directed, curriculum-based projects.
The EMPACTS model of engagement provides teams of students the opportunity to apply course content as they use technology and develop skill sets essential to success in life after the college experience.
Student Projects
EMPACTS Technology Corps work with EMPACTS students in the laboratory. The Technology Corps is available to all EMPACTS Students and faculty, who need help with technology. 
Astronomy students – Fall 2019 investigate impact structures using the Augemented Reality Sandbox, built by EMPACTS students. 
Astronomy students – Fall 2019 investigate impact structures using the Augemented Reality Sandbox, built by EMPACTS students. 
Introduction to Engineering Students work on their final design project 
STEMPosium – EMPACTS Technology Corps work with general public in educational outreach event 
3D Printed Electronegativity Periodic Table of the Elements 
EMPACTS Technology Corps re-engineer the original 3D Printer to provide best prints 
Introduction to Physical Science students experiment with design and build of a working volcano demo 
Physical Science EMPACTS Students 
Physical Science students learn how to use 3D design software for 3D printing 
Pre-service teachers in Math Structures II design activities and lesson plans for local elementary schools. 
Pre-service teachers in Math Structures II courses teach math concepts to area k-6 learners 
Pre-service teachers in Math Structures II courses teach math concepts to area k-6 learners 
Pre-service teachers in Math Structures II courses teach math concepts to area k-6 learners 
Pre-service teachers in Math Structures II courses teach math concepts to area k-6 learners 
Pre-service teachers in Math Structures II courses teach math concepts to area k-6 learners 
Pre-service teachers in Math Structures II courses teach math concepts to area k-6 learners 
Environmental Geology students create a story map showing the location of various waterfalls in NW Arkansas 
Environmental Geology students create a story map showing the location of various waterfalls in NW Arkansas 
Environmental Geology students create a story map showing the location of various waterfalls in NW Arkansas 
NTI Faculty and students collaborated with NWACC faculty to set up and judge the electronics events for the Science Olympiad. 
NWACC Faculty, Staff and Student volunteers participated as judges in STEM events – Science Olympiad 
NWACC Faculty, Staff and Student volunteers participate in educational outreach activities – Science Olympiad 
NWACC Faculty, Staff and Student volunteers participate in educational outreach activities – Science Olympiad 
NWACC Faculty, Staff and Student volunteers participate in educational outreach activities – Science Olympiad 
NWACC Faculty, Staff and Student volunteers participate in educational outreach activities – Science Olympiad 
Principles of Biology students investigate the impact of wildfires on human populations and ecosystems. 
Principles of Biology students investigate the impact of wildfires on human populations and ecosystems. 
Adult Learners in Survey of Technical Math apply math concepts as they serve the public through food donations to a local children’s shelter. 
NWACC Living Laboratory 
A picture of three little girls from a kindergarten classroom demonstrating the products of their learning about counting. 
Pre-service teachers in Math Structures II courses teach match concepts to area k-6 learners 
Pre-service teachers in Math Structures II courses teach match concepts to area k-6 learners 
Astronomy students – Fall 2019 experiment with impact craters using the Augmented Reality Sandbox in the EMPACTS Lab 
Astronomy students – Fall 2019 experiment with impact craters using the Augmented Reality Sandbox in the EMPACTS Lab 
Astronomy students – Fall 2019 experiment with impact craters using the Augmented Reality Sandbox in the EMPACTS Lab 
Astronomy students – Fall 2019 investigate impact structures 
image showing how sixth grade students experimented with construction design to help mitigate hurricane damage 
A shapes character built by kindergarten students 
NWACC Living Laboratory 
POB students research how to preserve ecosystems in the NWACC nature area – Living Laboratory 
POB students research how to preserve ecosystems in the NWACC nature area – Living Laboratory 
Pond in the NWACC Living Laboratory 
NWACC Multi Ecosystem Outdoor Living Laboratory sign 
NWACC Living Laboratory 
Acid mine water flows into the surface water of tar creek 
Students, faculty, and environmental officers climb a chat pile to get as better look at the extent of the superfund site. 
picture of a waterfall in Devil’s Den State Park 
NWA Water Health image of trash accumulating on a bridge’s underside. 
Environmental Geology students work to generate a virtual field trip of Devil’s Den Trail in NW Arkansas 
Environmental Geology students work to generate a virtual field trip of Devil’s Den Trail in NW Arkansas 
Environmental Geology students work to generate a virtual field trip of Devil’s Den Trail in NW Arkansas 
Environmental Geology students work to generate a virtual field trip of Devil’s Den Trail in NW Arkansas 
Environmental Geology students work to generate a virtual field trip of Devil’s Den Trail in NW Arkansas 
Environmental Geology students work to generate a virtual field trip of Devil’s Den Trail in NW Arkansas 
Environmental Geology Students generated a virtual field trip for Devil’s Den State Park 
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Demo team brainstorms about how to show the hydrologic cycle 
Demo team brainstorms about how to show the hydrologic cycle 
Pre-Service Teachers work on lesson plan and activities for K-6 learners 
Team planning how to engineer a demo of the hydrologic cycle 
Multi -source generator with 3D printed design components designed by Introduction to Engineering students 
Multi -source generator with 3D printed design components designed by Introduction to Engineering students 
Multi -source generator with 3D printed design components designed by Introduction to Engineering students
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NWACC EMPACTS Courses
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EMPACTS Program
Division of Science and Mathematics
One College Drive
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR 72712
USA
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