IVCC student and professors present at Washington, D.C., conference Nov 20, 2009
In August 2008, IVCC received a three-year, $520,000 grant to increase interest in engineering careers among middle school and high school students, adults and women in the IVCC district ... The showcase presented by the IVCC faculty team highlighted a Taste of Engineering Careers course in which high school students explore engineering career fields by designing and building their own electric guitars. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Athens Christian wins competition in robotics Nov 3, 2009
BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) Robotics Inc. is a volunteer organization that runs scholastic robotics competitions to teach students how to work as a team and stoke their interest in science, technology and engineering careers. The organization began in 1993 with 220 participants, but today, more than 10,000 students compete in BEST events. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Today's mailbag Nov 2, 2009
He brings straight thinking and fiscal wisdom from his engineering career and has demonstrated he can make the creative curves when they have purpose. This is the kind of leadership we need. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Parallel universes collide in The Kennedy Effect Oct 30, 2009
I thought, That s what I want to be, said Foy, who after a 13-year engineering career established himself as an independent publishing recruiter in 1992. Nowadays, when Foy is not linking up prospective editors and writers with publishers, he is the one doing the writing. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Shunning science for higher-paying careers Oct 29, 2009
Turning to federal surveys from 1972 to 2005, they instead find that the best students are moving out of science and engineering careers, "at a substantial rate, and this decline seems to have come on quite suddenly in the mid-to-late 1990s.". Likely, those techies headed to finance, medicine or law, which pay better and offer more opportunities for highly-skilled individuals, suggests the study authors. (USA Today -- Tech)
Galt teacher honored for engineering program Oct 24, 2009
Nearly a decade ago, Debra Crane heard about a unique national program aimed at getting high schoolers excited about engineering careers. "I want students to be exposed to a variety of adventures in the hope that something will capture their interest and become a lifelong passion," she said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Georgetown teen's Eagle Scout project hits the spot for firefighters Oct 17, 2009
Tentindo, who is considering an engineering career after college, is in Troop 51, headed by Scoutmaster Tom Noelk. The Eagle Scout is the highest rank in Scouting. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Deadly Flooding in the San Francisq... Oct 15, 2009
The fateful year, 1928 saw Mulholland's engineering career soar to a majestic high and then almost immediately plunge to the darkest, deepest depression. In January of that year, Tom Mulholland rose to the peak of his career when the citizens of Los Angeles acknowledged him as the builder of their city and called for him to run for mayor. (Suite101.com)
State Farm® is Sending Two Talented Singers to Bollywood Oct 14, 2009
In her spare time from her engineering career and obtaining her PhD in Computer Science, Vasantha has managed to perform on radio stations and television stations in the U.S. and India and given several concerts at the landmark in Bangalore, India. Vasantha has been trained by famous musicians in India and has completed her senior level music exam with the highest honors. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sustainable Racing Car Runs On Chocolate Oct 6, 2009
27, 2005) Hot rods have led many students to mechanical engineering careers and these days a high-tech hot rod UA's screamin' formula car is keeping some students in. . (Science Daily)
Funkhouser named to alumni academy Aug 29, 2009
Knowing that our warfighters rely on our products to work correctly every time has inspired me in my engineering career to approach each day with a commitment to do my best. The Academy was founded to recognize alumni who have distinguished themselves in their professional careers and brought honor to themselves and their alma mater through excellence in the practice of engineering and engineering management. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
DIA Says Thanks to Philo's Montgomery Family Aug 27, 2009
On August 18, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" traveled to Champaign County to meet Nathan, who gave up a lucrative engineering career to start a charity that feeds hundreds of hungry families in the community. In just seven days, team leader Ty Pennington, his designers and hundreds of volunteers rebuilt the crumbling home of Nathan, his wife Jenny and their four children - providing them with comfort and security they cannot afford for themselves. (Fightingillini.com)
Lead the Way: Girls get a handle on engineering Aug 22, 2009
The program is designed to interest the girls in a variety of engineering careers. - News-Record photo by Nathan Payne. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Philo family chosen for 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' Aug 19, 2009
The Nathan Montgomery family lives in this home in Philo but will soon receive a new home thanks to Brady Homes and ABC-TV's "Extreme Makeover: Home Editiion." Nathan gave up a lucrative engineering career to start the food pantry, Salt & Light ... Nathan Montgomery gave up a lucrative engineering career to start the food pantry, Salt & Light. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
No summer break here (18) Aug 17, 2009
Schmadeka joined because he s interested in an engineering career and knows FIRST has multiple scholarship opportunities. That s true, said Bill Buskirk, one of the adult mentors. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
NORTH COUNTY: 40 years later, Apollo engineers proud of moon landing roles Jul 20, 2009
"It was very exciting. The Apollo program, I think, was the crowning glory of my engineering career.". As he watched the moon landing, Naranjo said, he was struck by the significance of the event and the role he played in it. (North County Times)
Theodore H. H. Pian; taught aeronautics, astronautics at MIT Jul 20, 2009
It wasn t his first choice, but he was obviously a very creative person, and he applied that in his engineering career. After graduating, Dr. Pian worked in Chinese aircraft manufacturing on the Burma Road during World War II before coming to the United States in 1943. (Boston Globe)
Area educators receive $10,000 Presidential Awards for Excellence Jul 11, 2009
That mission, he said, is to provide more role models and mentors to Native American students interesting in math, science and engineering careers. It s access to professional mentors that look like them, he said, another person they can relate to doing it as a career. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Scientist shortage? Maybe not Jul 10, 2009
The diminishing share of degrees awarded to U.S. citizens suggests that science and engineering careers "are becoming less attractive to U.S. citizens," said RAND, "or, alternatively, that U.S. citizens encounter more competition (from foreigners) in applying for a limited number of desirable spots" at research institutions, where foreigners have helped reduce research costs by holding down wages ... "Indeed, science and engineering careers in the U.S. appear to be relatively unattractive"... (USA Today -- Tech)
Expanding horizons Jul 9, 2009
Karma, whose interest in electrical engineering sparked in middle school, said she joined the camp to learn more about engineering careers and degree options. The stuff I learned about electrical engineering was very interesting, she said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Engineering school pursues grand designs Jul 7, 2009
Michael Garza was first inspired to pursue an engineering career when he was 15 years old. From the back seat of his mother s car, Garza viewed the byzantine, multi-level highway construction at Loop 410 and Interstate 10 with awe. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
And on drums ... La Crosse musician, sound man finds work on the road and at home Jul 6, 2009
I began my professional sound/recording engineering career along with performing as a session drummer. I must have read and recorded several dozen musicals for colleges and fine arts outfits. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Students in their own words: Building a career May 26, 2009
Some may say they heard it was a challenging curriculum, and very few will respond that they enjoy engineering and want to pursue an engineering career. . (Herald Sun)
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More of this story May 13, 2009
He encouraged the students present to consider an engineering career as a pre-professional field. Such training, he said, could help in forming sound decisions based on the facts. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Valley couple aims to share love of wine with clients May 8, 2009
Today, Bacchus Wine Made Simple in Kierland Commons has become the family business as Liz and Jerry juggle with their full-time engineering careers. Son Jeff manages the business, increasing his own knowledge and understanding of wine to work with wine professionals and customers. (AZCentral -- Business)
Bloggers' challenge: Have you ever changed you opinion on an issue? Why? Apr 29, 2009
Charles Ashurst wrote on Apr 24, 2009 10:34 PM:" It's difficult to change your mind when you're just so very right. As I am. Then again, many others are just as confident in their opinions. If they could be wrong, it at least raises the intellectual possibility that one might be just as wrong and just as obstinately stupid in not facing up to it. Ok, yes, that possibility does indeed exist if one is honest with one's self. The moment when you come around to this view to where you actually do... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Obama promises major investment in science Apr 28, 2009
A federal effort to inspire students to pursue science and engineering careers, particularly "clean energy" ones, through education and scholarships. The creation of an organization within the Energy Department, called the Advanced Research Projects Agency, devoted to developing "breakthrough energy technologies.". (USA Today -- Tech)
Citing costs, RPI quits aid program Apr 17, 2009
He pointed to a number of other RPI programs that bring middle and high school students to campus in the summer to encourage them to pursue science and engineering careers, as well as financial aid packages and scholarships geared toward minority students. Isaiah Williams, an Albany High School senior, said HEOP would have helped him attend RPI next fall. (Albany Times Union)
NanoTech researcher gets a 'jump start' grant Apr 15, 2009
"It's very important to attract these students to science and engineering careers," she said. Larry Rulison can be reached at 454-5504 or by e-mail at lrulison@timesunion. (Albany Times Union)
Slideshow: ACE Innovators of the Year Mar 28, 2009
The five creators of technology could not have come from more diverse backgrounds, yet their engineering careers share a common thread. Loren Betts hails from Canada. (EETimes)
Why Singapore is another model for teaching excellence Mar 24, 2009
Not only is teaching an honored profession in Singapore, but it's also paid as well as science and engineering careers, according to a report by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and Pearson, the groups that organized the Singapore conference for representatives from 13 nations. "What I really came away with was that we need to invest in a structure to support high-quality teaching," Paine says. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Billionaire set for second trip to space Mar 20, 2009
"I also hope my mission inspires young people all over the world to pursue science and engineering careers.". Simonyi first traveled to space in April 2007 on a to the ISS that made him the fifth person ever to pay for a ticket to the orbiting laboratory. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Cumberland Valley engineering team soars to national competition Mar 14, 2009
All four are interested in engineering careers, they said, either in the civil engineering field or in aerospace engineering. It gives them real-world experience with what theyre going to be seeing, software-wise, said Michael Flowers, team coach and technology education teacher. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Penciling a Vision Mar 1, 2009
Woodworth does most of his painting at home; and since he's had time off from his electrical engineering career, he's started calling himself a full-time artist. He wakes up in the morning, drinks coffee with a little cream and either thinks about a new idea or picks up where he left off on his most recent feat. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Stanley Consultants helps a future generation of engineers during student program Feb 20, 2009
The event is geared toward guiding more students toward an engineering career path. Finchum said the industry is experiencing a shortage of engineers and Stanley, like many engineering firms across the country, has joined a national effort to attract more students to the field. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Accelerating Urbanization Presents Daunting Engineering Challenge Feb 19, 2009
(June 25, 2008) Encouraging young people to make a difference in the world through an engineering career is more likely to attract them than emphasizing the challenge of math and science skills, says a new report. (May 16, 2008) As automotive safety systems become more complex, the risk of failure increases. (Science Daily)
U High biotech class makes fuel cells out of chicken poop Feb 18, 2009
The unit that produced the most energy was a bottle-sized one created by senior Jake Tordino of Downs and junior Nathen Schweitzer of Bloomington, both of whom are aiming for engineering careers. Their project produced 240 milliwatts of energy. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Program encourages budding engineers Feb 13, 2009
Engineers Week promotes recognition among parents, teachers and students of the importance of a technical education and a high level of math, science, and technology literacy, and also motivates youth to pursue engineering careers. Ron Stuntzner, senior partner of Stuntzner Engineering and Forestry and a past member of the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying, will give the introduction talk. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
