Following the White House launch of “Educate to Innovate,” a campaign to encourage student involvement in science, technology, engineering and math, plans are taking shape for a National Lab Day in early May and two student competitions.

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The National Engineers Week Foundation and ASCE invite students to enter a video contest showing why their school is the best at making a difference through engineer-related volunteer projects. Submission deadline: Feb. 1, 2010.

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To reach the next generation of engineers, involve the parents, too. Family Engineering aims to spark youngsters interest in engineering. It joins parents and their elementary-age kids with university faculty and students, and, often, professional engineers, to work on basic hands-on projects.

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Biology teachers are invited join Boston’s Museum of Science for a full-day symposium on current approaches to biotechnology education, March 29, 2010. Teachers interested in leadinga 90-minute session are encouraged to submit a proposal by January 15, 2010.

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The Contemporary Physics Education Project (CPEP) Website features material illustrating current understanding of the fundamental nature of matter and energy. Four detailed posters are on display, as well as additional information, links, activity worksheets, quizzes, and other material.

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As classes wind down (or up!) for the holidays, here’s a fun activity to get students thinking about engineering. It a game families can enjoy, too. Print and distribute copies of this pdf puzzler, directing students to locate as many words as possible.

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What does a load-bearing wall have to do with holiday treats? Plenty, when the wall is holding up the roof of a gingerbread house. This combination recipe and building activity introduces kids to some of the fundamentals of engineering design and construction, including strength of materials, weight, stress and adhesives.

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During the week of December 6 – 12, educators, students and parents are invited to participate in Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek), designed to raise awareness of computing’s role in today’s global information society and promote in-depth computer science education for K-12 students.

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On Wed., December 9, 2009, at 7 p.m., “Whiz Kids,” a documentary that follows battling 16-year-olds in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search, shows at the National Academy of Sciences Auditorium (2100 C St., N.W., Washington, D.C.). The event is free, but reservations and photo ID are required.

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