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Jumps to specific areas of
interest Organizations/Sites of General Interest for All www.engineeringedu.com/petimes.htm (Pre-Engineering Times Newsletter: Get the latest Pre-Engineering Times, a free pre-engineering newsletter filled with resources to catapult engineering education success. ) www.jets.org (JETS is a national non-profit education organization that has served the pre-college engineering community for more than 50 years. Students interested in engineering should check out jets.org for more info about engineering careers and to participate in exciting programs and competitions, plus sign up for the monthly pre-engineering newsletter.) www.dfrc.nasa.gov (NASA Dryden Flight Research Center: Visit NASA's research center to learn about the world here and beyond. Review the history of flight, view pictures and videos, and enjoy another field of engineering.) www.sreb.org (The Southern Regional Education Board’s High Schools That Work initiative has set the goal of raising academic standards throughout the United States. Find out why PLTW is affiliated with SREB.) www.sreb.org/programs/hstw/background/keypractices.asp www.AmericanEngineeringCampaign.org/informationkit.html (The National Society of Professional Engineers has an easy reading site for students and teachers. It answers basic questions about engineering, lists activities and programs (Introduce a Girl to Engineering, the Future City), introduces us to famous engineers (Dolby of Dolby Sound and many others), shows how engineers are involved in Flying Turkeys in the Macy’s Parade, identifies the top 20 Engineering Achievements, and much more.) www.asee.org/precollege (American Society of Engineering Education is a guide for high school students and others interested in engineering and engineering technology careers. You learn about the difference engineering and engineering technology fields, interesting people who got their start as engineers, what engineers actually do, and how to get (and pay for) an engineering education. Contains many links to other resources of interest to PLTW students.) www.sme.org (Society of Manufacturing Engineers offers a site with articles on all phases of engineering from automobiles, robotics, and plastics to finishing processes and manufacturing trends. A great site for students and teachers.) www.engineeringsights.org (Sightseer’s Guide to Engineering: Our lives have been made much easier because of the creativity and skills of engineers. This website allows you to pick a state and view famous places which were designed by engineers. Learn interesting facts about the Statue of Liberty, Cable Car Museum, and much more.)
www.dedicatedengineers.org/Resources/clearinghouse_home.htm
- An information clearinghouse offering a
multitude of links based on
www.engineering-colleges.info - An online guide
to all U.S. colleges offering accredited
undergraduate degree programs in www.et-colleges.info - An online guide to all U.S. colleges offering accredited degree programs in engineering technology. The site also provides relevant information and resources on engineering technology studies and careers. |
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Virtual Job Shadow ™ (Plan a career by choice not chance, see the future with award winning videos and get an insiders look at life on the job. (VJS) is the flagship product of Career Corner TV, Corp. VJS is connecting secondary and post-secondary students to today’s exciting career opportunities) www.ieee-virtual-museum.org (Developed by both engineers and historians, the IEEE Virtual Museum illustrates technical material with engaging and interactive features while displaying unique historical artifacts from science and technology museums around the world.) www.manufacturingiscool.com (This site is for students interested in scholarships, summer camps, and other opportunities in manufacturing technology.) www.usfirst.org (FIRST or "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology" is a non-profit organization whose mission is to generate an interest in science and engineering among today's youth through annual robot competitions.) www.discoverengineering.org (What does an engineer do? How much does s/he make? Who are some famous engineers? What are different types of engineering? Check out this fun site -- even play some games.)
PLTW in Future Tek: See what others around the nation are saying about Project Lead The Way by reading an article which appeared in this popular magazine for students of science, engineering and technology. Reprinted with permission. Copyright 2001 MC2 Publishing LLC www.Tech-Interns.com (With support from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration [NASA], ASEE's sight is an excellent resource for undergraduate and graduate students looking for internships. The site also offers a long list of links for everyone interested in a future in engineering and engineering technology. ) http://www.guidemenacme.org/resources/students.jsp School students, visit the exciting world of technology and engineering.
http://www.nationalstep.org/techxtra/current_techxtra_issue/index.cfm
TechXtra, a newsletter for high school students,
educators and guidance counselors, offers
up-to-the-minute information on new technologies,
explaining the underlying science, and profiling the
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www.iteawww.org (The International Technology Education Association focuses on the teaching of technology, setting standards, and annual conferences and materials for educators. www.nae.edu (The NAE is a private, independent, nonprofit institution. In addition to its role as advisor to the federal government, the NAE also conducts independent studies to examine important topics on engineering and technology.) www.iwitts.com (The Institute for Women in Trades, Technology, and Science offers suggestions on how to recruit and encourage girls to be involved in these fields.) http://www.grginc.com/reportsandpubs.html (Key to Retaining Female Students: Female engineering students are more likely to complete a degree when they have strong social support networks within the engineering field, according to the recent report, “Women’s Experiences in College Engineering.”) GE Study on Using Research-Based Decision Making to Increase Diversity in the Quantitative Disciplines. What does research say about the type of program which attracts females and minorities to math, science, and technology? Sounds a lot like PLTW. |
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Women In
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics: Women
are bridging the gender gap in math, science and
technology. Listen to the work educators are doing to
make sure this progress continues. Does gender equity in
math and science require gender specific teaching
strategies? With help from the National Science
Foundation, WAMC-FM radio offers a series of reports on
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51%'s Celebration of Women in Science and Technology:
Women in Technology. What do they do as engineers? What
advice do they offer today’s high school female student
interested in math, science, and technology? Listen to a
series of short conversations with women who have become
leaders in their fields. The broadcasts for students are
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The National Academy of Engineering (The most prestigious engineering society in the United States. Engineers can't just join it, they have to be invited. It is the group that the Congress turns to if they want an unbiased opinion about why a space vehicle blew up or some other problem where they want the absolute, unbiased truth.) http://www.womentechworld.org/bios/engineer/index.htm (Read the stories of two successful, modern women who have entered the engineering field and loving it.) http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/smeefhtml.pl?/foundation/youth/steps.html&&&SME& (Science Technology and Engineering Preview Summer camp for girls (STEPS) , is a one-week introduction to the exciting world of technology and engineering! STEPS is tuition-free, and participants live on-campus during the camp.) http://www.autodesk.com/dyf (An inspiring, hands-on opportunity for young women to become aware of explore, and pursue math, science and technology careers.) www.girlstart.com/science.asp (Specifically designed to interest girls in science and technology, this site will appeal to middle school students especially.) www.asme.org/communities/diversities/bdo/ (The Board on Minorities and Women (BMW) was created to encourages the participation of minorities and women in the Society and develop programs that reflect the Society's dedication to making ASME a welcome home for all engineers.) http://www.engineergirl.org/nae/cwe/egmain.nsf/?Opendatabase (The Engineer Girl website is part of the NAE's Celebration of Women in Engineering project. This project tries to bring national attention to the opportunity that engineering represents to all people at any age, but particularly to women and girls.) www.wepan.org (Women in Engineering Programs and Advocates Network offers summer camps/programs for girls in middle schools.) www.swe.org (Society of Manufacturing Engineers offers a site with articles on all phases of engineering from automobiles, robotics, and plastics to finishing processes and manufacturing trends. A great site for students and teachers!) http://chronicle.com/free/2002/01/2002012501t.htm (Starting in 1995, the computer-science school at Carnegie Mellon started a series of programs -- including new admissions policies, interdisciplinary courses, and community groups -- designed to make computer science more accommodating to women. This article tells what they have learned.) http://www.girlscouts.org/girlsgotech/ (Girls can do absolutely anything — and math, science and technology are no exception. They're all around you. Want to find out how technology can be a part of your future? Unlock the door to discover the genius inside you. ) GE Study on Using Research-Based Decision Making to Increase Diversity in the Quantitative Disciplines. What does research say about the type of program which attracts females and minorities to math, science, and technology? Sounds a lot like PLTW. |
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www.businesstown.com/associations/5.asp (This link contains many sites on Associations in architecture and engineering.) www.aises.org (The American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) is a national, nonprofit organization which nurtures building of community by bridging science and technology with traditional Native values.) www.diversitycareers.com (Native Americans are contributing mightily at big companies like IBM, Raytheon and Seagate, small companies like ThermoEnergy and 2Wire, labs like Sandia and Los Alamos and startups of their own. This site tells that and other stories.) |
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BUV Design Competition:
Engineer a new vehicle. Think globally. Serve the poor. Enable Trade. Improve
living standards. Get muddy! The Basic Utility Vehicle (BUV) is to serve as an
economic enabler in Africa and Central/South America.
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