Teacher Workshop: K-12 Engineering in Vancouver, BC. Nov. 13, 2010
Posted on October 11th, 2010 by ASEE
On November 13, 2010, in Vancouver, BC, the ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) will offer a free, hands-on workshop for K-12 teachers and engineers, designed to bring K-12 educators together with engineers.
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