eGFI - For Teachers

Event: Women and Space. Washington, DC. March 13

ASEE — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:10:52 +0000

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

Traveling Exhibit: Products that Empower

ASEE — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:00:37 +0000

The Spring 2010 Design Revolution Road Show is a traveling exhibition and lecture series bringing “product design that empowers” to 25 U.S.high schools and universities. The road show features a biodiesel-powered truck and Airstream trailer exhibition of 40 humanitarian design solutions, sponsored by Project H Design. The products will be on view at every stop for visitors to experience, use, and touch; each is a smart design solution to one of eight issues: Water, Well-Being, Energy, Education, Play, Food, Mobility, Enterprise.

Program: YOU@UT – Girls at UT Austin

ASEE — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:00:31 +0000

Your Opportunities are Unlimited at The University of Texas at Austin (YOU@UT)! YOU@UT is a program for high school senior women who wish to discover how engineering can impact the world and benefit society.

Event: Intel Science Finalists Display, Wash., DC. March 14

ASEE — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:00:31 +0000

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.

Students Summer: Girls at U. Texas Austin, June 7-11

axb — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:00:28 +0000

Consider Every Option is a hands-on, non-residential, day camp held at the University of Texas at Austin, June 7-11, 2010, that allows high school women to explore how engineering benefits society and impacts the world. Students participate in any or all of five topic-focused days: 1) Toys, Music & Media; 2) Fashion, Food & Forensics; 3) Energy, Earth & Beyond; 4) Communities, Environment & Transportation; and 5) Body, Mind & Medicine. Cost: $50 per day; $225 full five-day course. Priority Application Deadline: April 2, 2010.

Event: Girls Day at South Dakota. April 6, 2010

ASEE — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:00:09 +0000

The 7th Annual Girls' Day at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, April 6, 2010, is designed to introduce young women, grades 6 -8 to STEM careers. Girls will hear inspiring messages about STEM careeers, participate in hands-on activities, and witness demonstrations from various departments. Location: Rapid City, SD. Cost: $5.00 Registration Deadline: March 23, 2010.

Event: Girl GROW Green at Kansas State. April 10, 2010

ASEE — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:28:04 +0000

In honor of Earth Day, girls in grades 6-8 will participate in hands-on activities led by Kansas State graduate and undergraduate students on April 10, 2010. Activities will explore new and innovative ways scientists & engineers are working to save our planet. Cost: $15 registration fee plus $5 lunch fee for adults. Application deadline: April 2, 2010 or until full.

Website: Energy for Educators

ASEE — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:00:58 +0000

Operated by the Idaho National Laboratory, the Energy for Educators Website offers excellent lessons on energy topics for all grade levels, including on wind, solar, geothermal, hydro, nuclear, and biomass energy sources.

Teachers will also find news about the Energy workshops, INL wind resources, real-time wind data, "energy myths," and a write-in "ask a scientist" page.

Lesson: Wind Power

ASEE — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:00:51 +0000

This lesson plan from PBS helps students discover the basics of wind power technology in having them build and refine a wind turbine. Students examine the concept of renewable energy, identify the benefits and drawbacks of wind power, and compare its costs and impact on the environment with other energy sources.

Teacher Scholarship: Wind Conference. May 23-26, Dallas, TX

ASEE — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:00:44 +0000

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) offers several scholarships to attend WINDPOWER 2010 Conference & Exhibition, May 23-26, 2010, in Dallas, Texas. The scholarships provide those interested in enhancing their knowledge of the wind industry an opportunity to learn from the experts.