Posted on March 29th, 2010 by ASEE
The You CAN Do the Rubik’s Cube Tournament challenges teams of K-12 students from area schools in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia, to see who can solve 25 Rubik’s Cubes in the fastest time. Registration Deadline: April 30, 2010. Prizes: Range from $1,000 to $100.
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Tags: Competitions for Students, Mathematics, USA Science and Engineering Festival 2010
Posted on March 28th, 2010 by ASEE
The JHU Robo-Challenge is a day long competition, April 17, 2010, in which high school and middle school teams compete in five robotics challenges. The day also features speakers on robotics, tours of the Hopkins campus and the robotics buildings, and lots of prizes. Team registration is closed, but the public is invited to join in the fun.
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Tags: Family events, Robotics Competitions, Weekend programs
Posted on March 25th, 2010 by ASEE
The Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center joins NISENET to present NanoDays 2010, Mar 27, – Apr 03, a nationwide festival of educational programs about nanoscale science and engineering and its potential impact on the future.
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Tags: Events, Museum, Nanodays, Nanotechnology, Programs for Families, Weekend programs
Posted on March 15th, 2010 by ASEE
Engineering Discovery Days, April 23 and 24, continues the tradition of sharing the work of the College of Engineering, U. Washington, with students, teachers and families. While both days are free and open to all, each day has a primary focus. Registration is required for groups of 10 or more and for groups arriving in buses.
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Tags: Grades 4 - 8, Grades 9-12, Programs for Families, Programs for Students, Programs for Teachers, Weekend programs
Posted on March 15th, 2010 by ASEE
As part of the 2010 Junior Solar Spring, Florida middle school students, grades 6-8, are invited to design, build and race Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) cars. The small model cars — powered entirely by solar energy and steered by wires — are built as team efforts guided by teachers. Date: May 1, 2010
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Tags: Automobiles, Automotive engineering, Competitions for Students, Solar Engineering
Posted on March 15th, 2010 by ASEE
Make plans to join hundreds of students, their families, and scientists and engineers at the upcoming the Tri-Valley Science and Engineering Fair (TVSEF), in Livermore, California, March 30 — April 2, 2010.
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Tags: Competitions for Students, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Science and Engineering Fair
Posted on March 15th, 2010 by ASEE
NASA’s EarthKAM helps students learn about the Earth from the unique perspective of space. Through this interactive program, middle school students take part in photographing the Earth from a digital camera onboard the International Space Station. Educators are encouraged to register now for the upcoming April EarthKAM Mission.
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Tags: Aerospace, Grades 6-8, International Space Station, Satellite imagery
Posted on March 12th, 2010 by ASEE
Women in Aviation & Space, held at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, outside Washington, DC, Saturday, March 13, highlights the many achievements of women in science, technology, and aerospace. Visitors will learn about the accomplishments of Amelia Earhart , the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs), astronaut Sally Ride, and women who are currently contributing to aviation, science, technology, and space exploration. Also, participate in book signings, story time, and fun and educational hands-on activities throughout the Museum. Admission: Free, Parking $15
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Tags: Aerospace, Aviation, Programs for Families, Programs for Girls, Weekend programs, Women in Engineering
Posted on March 11th, 2010 by ASEE
Everyone is invited to join the forty 2010 Intel Science Talent Search finalists, who will display and present their research at the National Academy of Sciences, Sunday, March 14, 2010, 1 – 4 pm, at the Great Hall of the National Academy of Sciences, in Washington, D.C. The display is intended to be a motivating experience for students, their teachers, parents, and the public.
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Tags: Programs for Families, Programs for Students, Science Contest, Weekend programs
