Posted on March 8th, 2010 by ASEE
The NOAA Photo Library captures the work, observations, and studies carried on by the scientists, engineers, and personnel of this diverse agency — the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency. The 32,000 digitized images demonstrate NOAA’s scientific heritage, spanning the World’s oceans and atmosphere, and transporting viewers “from the surface of the sun to the bottom of the sea, and [from] travels through centuries of scientific thought and observations.” Teachers may find these images helpful to illustrate engineering and scientific principles.
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Posted on March 8th, 2010 by ASEE
The Wind Science and Engineering Research Center at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, has a number of weather-related resources for students and for teachers, including activities to measure the wind or simulate a tornado, images from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and links to other online sites, such as FEMA and the Weather Channel.
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Posted on March 3rd, 2010 by ASEE
The International Technology and Engineering Educators Association — ITEEA — is a professional organization for technology, innovation, design, and engineering educators. The Association seeks to promote technological literacy by supporting the teaching of technology and promoting the professionalism of those engaged in these pursuits.
Find on the website lists of grants and awards and online resources, and the Engineering by Design program.
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Posted on March 1st, 2010 by ASEE
The Nerd Girls Website offers “a place where girls and women can celebrate their inner nerd and their femininity,” supporting “a growing, global movement which celebrates smart-girl individuality that’s revolutionizing our future.” NerdGirls.com supports a blog and community forum and offers profiles of the current nerd girls team and their projects.
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Posted on March 1st, 2010 by ASEE
Built for the West Point Bridge Design 2010 Contest, the West Point Bridge Designer 2010 software also can be used and distributed for educational uses. This software provides tools to model, test, and optimize a steel highway bridge, based on realistic specifications, constraints, and performance criteria. It introduces students to engineering through an authentic, hands-on design experience. This software provides tools to model, test, and optimize a steel highway bridge, based on realistic specifications, constraints, and performance criteria. It introduces students to engineering through an authentic, hands-on design experience.
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Posted on March 1st, 2010 by ASEE
On the Women in Engineering page of the online Women at Work Museum, students can read the profiles of women involved in engineering and technology, from the earliest computer programmers to inventors, bridge builders, professors, entrepreneurs, and current college students. The page also carries information about engineering disciplines and earnings, as well as discussions from the Ask an Engineer — Engineer Girl! page.
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Posted on March 1st, 2010 by ASEE
A Bridge-Building Curriculum Unit from the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute. Level: grades 5-8.This curriculum unit, “Building Model Bridges Following the Engineering Process,” by Joe Lewis,” introduces students to the different types of bridges and engineering principles and assists teachers with the planning of a bridge building contest. In addition to background information, this unit includes an evaluative tool and lesson plans.
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Posted on March 1st, 2010 by ASEE
SciGirl is a new TV show and interactive website aiming to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers with an engaging combination of actual girls exploring real-world science and math alongside successful female mentors in the field – plus an online destination unlike any other where young viewers can share their own exciting ideas and projects.
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Posted on March 1st, 2010 by ASEE
As part of the website Engineer Girl, sponsored by the NAE (National Academy of Engineeering), the Gallery of Female Engineers allows students to learn about the lives and work of these young professionals, including their passions and hobbies, reasoning for choosing their career, challenges, inspirations, and typical work day.
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