Posted on July 19th, 2010 by ASEE
Plans are already underway for the 20011 International Submarine Race, to be held next summer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center’s Carderock test tank facility in Bethesda, Maryland. The race tests the creative skills of young engineering students from schools and colleges throughout the world, as teams compete in one- and two-person “wet” submarines submerged along a 100-meter measured course.
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Tags: Competitions for Students, Grades 9-12, Marine engineering, Ocean science, U.S. Navy
Posted on May 25th, 2010 by ASEE
NASA’s Virtual Skies website provides an engaging yet informal way to present aviation topics to high school and academically advanced middle school students. The Aeronautics, Navigation, Weather, Air Traffic Management, Communications, Airport Design modules involve students in decision-making and collaborative skills using principles of algebra, geometry and calculus. Each section includes on-line activities complemented by downloadable print materials that can be used in the classroom to supplement the geography, mathematics, and science concepts.
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Tags: Aeronautics, Aviation, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Lesson Plans, NASA
Posted on May 3rd, 2010 by asee admin
High school students throughout the United States are invited to participate in NASA’s 2010-2011 Interdisciplinary National Science Program Incorporating Research Experience, or INSPIRE, a multitier year-round program designed for students in grades 9 to 12th who are interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers. Applications are being accepted through June 30, 2010.
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Posted on April 19th, 2010 by ASEE
What happens to garbage? In this lesson, students grades 9-12 derive the answer by building their own landfill. While observing how household waste can leach into soil and groundwater, they also learn the importance of well supervised, sanitary disposal sites.
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Tags: Clean Water, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental science, Grades 9-12, Lesson Plan, Waste management
Posted on March 29th, 2010 by ASEE
The Cambridge Science Festival is a celebration showcasing Cambridge, Mass., is a multifaceted, multicultural event that makes science accessible, interactive and fun, highlighting the impact of STEM in all our lives.
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Tags: After School, Events, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, Programs for Families, Programs for Teachers, Workshops
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
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
The Great Lakes Spaceport Education Foundation, Inc.’s Rockets for Schools program allows students to experience the excitement of building-high power rockets, coordinating a rocket launch and working hands-on with industry professionals. This program is open to students of varied socio-economic backgrounds in grades 6-12 from a five state area in the Midwest. Rockets for Schools 2010 is scheduled for Friday, May 7th and Saturday, May 8th in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
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Tags: Aerodynamics, Aeronautics, Aerospace, Events, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, NASA, Programs for Students, Space, Web Resources
Posted on March 15th, 2010 by ASEE
NASA eClips™ are short educational video segments meant to inspire and engage students, helping them see real world connections. New video segments are produced weekly exploring current applications of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, topics. The programs are produced for targeted audiences: K-5, 6-8, 9-12 and the general public.
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Tags: Aerospace, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, NASA, Videos
