"John Lumkes, Daniel Taylor, and Jose Garcia have each influenced the development, implementation, and sustainability of the Portable Fluid Power Demonstrators (PFPD) program." So reads the official PK-12 Outreach and Engagement Awards statement. Dr. Lumkes was responsible for the grant that provides for new engagement programs and support for existing ones. Dan Taylor recruited and trained the ABE Ambassadors. Part of their service to the department includes outreach activities and training the next group of leaders to carry on the effort. Dr. Garcia, who was a doctoral candidate in Dr. Lumkes' group and has since joined the faculty at Purdue Polytechnic, developed lesson plans that the ambassadors carry out for multiple grade levels.

"Their work has helped youth in the United States, Mexico, and Colombia see, test, and experience fluid power technology firsthand."

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