Kristin, I currently am a geotechnical engineer, and am unsure if I like it and might want to go the energy path and get my masters. Did you ever think of switching? Kristin, I currently am a geotechnical engineer, and am unsure if I like it and might want to go the energy path and get my masters. Did you ever think of switching?
THINK THINK students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and sponsored by technology companies and educational organizations. $2,000 budget, $1,000 scholarship, mentorship, and a trip to MIT. So, have a cool idea that you want to work on? We want to hear about it! The THINK Scholars Program is an educational outreach initiative that promotes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by supporting and funding projects developed by high school students. The program is run by a team of undergraduate
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Scholarships National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Scholarships The NSPE offers a number of scholarships for aspiring engineers at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Specifically, the The Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman, P.E., Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering is awarded annually to a high school senior from an ethnic minority who has been accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program, and the NSPE auxiliary Legacy Scholarship is awarded annually to a female undergraduate entering the junior year of a four-year ABET-accredited engineering program.
M. Gertrude Rand M. Gertrude Rand M. Gertrude Rand was the first woman to receive the Optical Society of America's Edgar D. Tillyer Medal in recognition of distinguished work in the field of vision.
Skydiving from the Edge of Space Skydiving from the Edge of Space It takes a team to make a record-breaking sky dive from the edge of space like Felix Baumgartner did on October 14. It takes engineers.
The Junior Academy The Junior Academy The Junior Academy is an elite group of problem solvers made up of talented students, STEM experts, and companies around the world dedicated to designing innovative solutions to global challenges. Each year, students ages 13β18 are invited to join collaboration skills with best-in-class learning resources and leverage these skills to compete in 70-day challenges sponsored by industry-leading companies. The Junior Academy. Successful applicants gain lifelong access to exclusive educational opportunities and a remarkable global STEM network through Launchpad, a virtual collaboration platform. Students develop advanced research, innovation, and
Mosa Mack: Science Detective Mosa Mack: Science Detective Mosa Mack: Science Detective is a web-based series of short, animated science mysteries designed to inspire 4th - 8th graders. Utilizing a fun, diverse cast of characters, each episode examines a science topic using an inquiry-model and ends with a query the students attempt to solve together using customizable discussion guides. Mosa Mack: Science Detective strives to expose all students to the thrill of problem-solving while empowering girls and children of color in science.
Games from The Space Place at NASA Games from The Space Place at NASA This is a whole page of games brought to you by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Start Engineering Start Engineering The goal of Start Engineering is to inspire and engage children from elementary school through high school about engineering and cybersecurity. Their books, teacher guides, and learning resources aim to help children learn about the crucial role engineering and cybersecurity play in their lives.
British conservationist migrates with swans British conservationist migrates with swans Sacha Dench is following Bewickβs swans on their annual journey from the Russian Arctic in a motorised paraglider in a bid to shed light on their decline. Think of all the engineering design that went into her equipment! An article from The Guardian.
NCWIT K-12 Resources NCWIT K-12 Resources The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) is a network of change leaders focused on advancing innovation by correcting underrepresentation in computing. NCWIT convenes, equips, and unites more than 1,500 organizations nationwide to increase the influential and meaningful participation of girls and women β at the intersections of race/ethnicity, class, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, and other historically marginalized identities β in the field of computing, particularly in terms of innovation and development.
Girls in ICT Portal Girls in ICT Portal information and communication (ICT) sector. The portal is designed to help girls and young women aged 11-25 prepare for and pursue a technology career, providing links to scholarships, training and internships, ICT contests and awards, tech camps, online girlsβ networks and other programmes that will give them a boost in entering what has become a largely male-dominated sector. ITU, the UN agency for telecommunications, has launched Girls in ICT Portal https://www.itu.int/women-and-girls/girls-in-ict/ focused on helping girls and women access training, job opportunities and career information in the fast-growing
Finding Scholarships Finding Scholarships There are many resources available to help you pay for college. The application process for scholarships is very similar to the process for applying to colleges. Here are some tips to help you get started.
Finding Scholarships Finding Scholarships There are many resources available to help you pay for college. The application process for scholarships is very similar to the process for applying to colleges. Here are some tips to help you get started.
Engineering Tomorrow Engineering Tomorrow Engineering Tomorrow is a resource that is influenced by a diverse team of engineers, introduces and guides high school students nationwide to the various and distinct fields of engineering. It provides them with hands-on experience, virtual labs and mentorship, all at no cost for students, educators, or schools.
The Conrad Spirit of Innovation Challenge The Conrad Spirit of Innovation Challenge The Conrad Spirit of Innovation Challenge was founded by Nancy Conrad in honor of her late husband, astronaut, innovator, and entrepreneur, Charles βPeteβ Conrad Jr. The Conrad Challenge is an annual, multi-phase innovation and entrepreneurial competition that brings together a dynamic community of innovators and entrepreneurs driving a collaborative movement to develop extraordinary and viable solutions to benefit our world in one of four areas: aerospace & aviation, cyber technology & security, energy & environment, and health & nutrition. Participants compete in teams of high school students (age 13-18). Teams are eligible to receive seed funding grants, investment opportunities, patent support, business services, scholarships and other opportunities to grow their solution into a real business.
My name is Mackenzie Smith, 22 years old, and currently an Elementary Education Major. What advice do you give to prospective teachers for teaching different subjects in the STEM fields? My name is Mackenzie Smith, 22 years old, and currently an Elementary Education Major. What advice do you give to prospective teachers for teaching different subjects in the STEM fields?
Hi Margaret, I have a BA in 3D modeling and looking to shift my knowledge ino the engineering field. I was wondering if you knew any job titles that would use more 3D design than 2d drafting? Hi Margaret, I have a BA in 3D modeling and looking to shift my knowledge ino the engineering field. I was wondering if you knew any job titles that would use more 3D design than 2d drafting?
I decided on a Biomed Engineering degree (3 yr course) instead of a medical career. Am I being a fool and not thinking this pragmatically? Is it hard to find a decent salary job as a Biomed Engineer? I decided on a Biomed Engineering degree (3 yr course) instead of a medical career. Am I being a fool and not thinking this pragmatically? Is it hard to find a decent salary job as a Biomed Engineer?