http://teachers.egfi-k12.org Blog about the growing role of engineering in K-12 education. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:21:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/carnegie-science-center/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/carnegie-science-center/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:00:54 +0000 jxs http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=32028 The Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. seeks to inspire learning and curiosity by connecting science and technology with everyday life. By making science both relevant and fun, the Science Center’s goal is to increase science literacy in the region and to motivate young people to seek careers in science and technology. ]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/carnegie-science-center/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/national-youth-science-camp/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/national-youth-science-camp/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:00:06 +0000 jxs http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=31993 The National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) is a free residential science education program for young scientists the summer after they graduate from high school. Students from around the country are challenged academically with hands-on studies and lectures, and they have voluntary opportunities to participate in an outdoor adventure program.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/national-youth-science-camp/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/one-laptop-per-child/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/one-laptop-per-child/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:00:59 +0000 jxs http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=31747 The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) program aims to provide each child with a rugged, low-cost, low-power, connected laptop. To this end, hardware, content, and software has been designed for collaborative, fun, and self-empowered learning.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/one-laptop-per-child/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/computer-science-education-week-2/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/computer-science-education-week-2/#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:00:04 +0000 jxs http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=31617 CSEdWeek 2011 celebrates the impact of computing and the need for computer science education. The week incorporates events and resources for students, teachers, parents, administrators, college and university reps, and industry. When: December 4-11, 2011.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/computer-science-education-week-2/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/mesa-at-arizona-state-university/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/mesa-at-arizona-state-university/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:00:47 +0000 ASEE http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=6969 Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) is a university-based outreach program operating in eight states. In Arizona, MESA strives to provide an opportunity for ethnic minority, low income, and first generation college-bound students to explore college majors and career interests with a group of peers interested in attending college. ]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/mesa-at-arizona-state-university/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/army-ecybermission-begins/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/army-ecybermission-begins/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:00:54 +0000 mxl http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=31586 Registration is now open for eCYBERMISSION, the U.S. Army's free, web-based STEM competition for students in grades 6 to 9. Now in its 10th year, the competition seeks to foster student innovation, creativity, and interest in studying and pursuing STEM fields. Winners can get up to $8,000 in U.S. EE Savings Bonds. Registration for teams closes December 16, 2011.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/army-ecybermission-begins/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/contest-spirit-of-innovation-challenge/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/contest-spirit-of-innovation-challenge/#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:00:26 +0000 jxs http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=31485 This annual Spirit of Innovation Challenge from the Conrad Foundation invites high school student teams to use STEM skills to develop the products of tomorrow. Along the way, coaches, world-renowned scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs act as mentors to help turn their ideas into a reality.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/contest-spirit-of-innovation-challenge/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/engineergirl-essay-contest/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/engineergirl-essay-contest/#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:00:03 +0000 jxs http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=27409 The 2012 EngineerGirl! Essay Contest from the National Academies & National Academy of Engineering focuses on the role of engineering in providing safe and nutritious food. Contestants in three age categories compete for monetary prizes and recognition through writing essays on and researching the topic. Deadline: March 1, 2012.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/engineergirl-essay-contest/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/radioactive-decay-lesson/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/radioactive-decay-lesson/#comments Sun, 16 Oct 2011 10:00:08 +0000 mxl http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=31227 In this activity, students in grades 5 - 11 will use M&Ms to learn about radioactivity, the rate at which an isotope decays, and the concept of half-life. They will count and record the number of decayed "atoms" and graph the results.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/radioactive-decay-lesson/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/naval-programs/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/naval-programs/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:57:35 +0000 jxs http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=31129 The Office of Naval Research provides several different outreach programs for students at different grade levels. The programs, which include competitions and afterschool engagement, range in size and mission.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/naval-programs/feed/ 0