Posted on May 27th, 2021 by Mary Lord
Whether it’s learning the engineering of sports, the basics or computer-aided design, or how storybooks can inspire kindergarten design projects, the American Society for Engineering Education’s P-12 Commission has an online summer engineering camp to match the interests of K-12 students. Taught by engineering faculty and graduate students! Sign up HERE.
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Posted on December 17th, 2019 by Mary Lord
Outdoor adventures, engaging lectures, and a visit to Washington, D.C., are among the life-changing experiences that two graduating high school STEM leaders selected from each state and the District of Columbia will enjoy at this prestigious summer science-education program in West Virginia – all travel and camp fees covered. Applications are due Feb. 28, 2020.
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Posted on September 24th, 2019 by Mary Lord
Applications are now open for the Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP), an eight-week, paid summer research program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors administered by the American Society for Engineering Education. Students work alongside professional engineers and research scientists on real projects at one of 28 Navy labs around the country. Online applications are due by 6 p.m. Eastern onNovember 1, 2019.
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Posted on December 21st, 2018 by Mary Lord
The National Youth Science Camp offers outstanding STEM students selected from each state and from several Latin American and Caribbean countries a chance to enjoy three-plus weeks of outdoor adventures, hands-on projects, and fascinating lectures in the beautiful woods of Barstow, West Virginia, all travel and camp fees covered. There’s also a visit to Washington, D.C. Apply by Feb. 28, 2019.
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Posted on November 1st, 2018 by Mary Lord
Amazon Future Engineer, a new education initiative launched by online retail giant Amazon, offers free computer science online lessons and coding camps for elementary students, paid-for introductory and Advanced Placement (AP) computer science courses, and college scholarships students pursuing degrees in computer science.
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Posted on August 20th, 2018 by Mary Lord
eCYBERMISSION, a free, web-based STEM fair sponsored for students in grades 6 to 9, offers real-world opportunities to apply classroom learning and solve community problems, with winners receiving up to $9,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds. Teams must register by December 19, 2018 and submit projects by February 27, 2019. Register by November 21 to receive a free STEM kit.
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Posted on February 12th, 2018 by Mary Lord
Do you know a young high school woman who enjoys engineering and could serve as an inspiring role model for other girls? Encourage her to apply to be a National Academy of Engineering’s EngineerGirl Ambassador. Ambassadors receive up to $250 to fund their project, a paid round-trip to the Society of Women Engineers national conference in Minneapolis, and leadership development and mentors. Apply by May 31, 2018.
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Posted on September 8th, 2017 by Mary Lord
Applications are now open for the Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP), a paid summer research program for high school students administered by the American Society for Engineering Education. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are selected to spend eight weeks working alongside professional engineers and research scientists on real projects at one of 25 Department of Navy labs around the country. Apply by October 31, 2017.
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Posted on July 3rd, 2017 by Mary Lord
Imagine not being able to pick up a glass of water, open a door, or play catch because you had no hands. Now imagine you’re a biomedical engineer and can help amputees regain dexterity – with the help of a home 3D printer.
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