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Engineering Resources

Engineering Groups

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American Society of Engineering Education's (ASEE) "Engineering: Your Future"

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ASEE Engineering K12 Center
ASEE EngineeringK12 Center works to enhance achievement in pre-college science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education by promoting the effective application of engineering principles to K-12 curricula.

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American Society of Mechanical Engineers - Pre College Engineering Resources
Loads of resources, lesson plans, and activities for teachers and students.

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BattleBotsIQ
Program where students learn about the science of engineering through robot building.

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BEST inc.
Robot design contest for high school students.

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Best Practices in High School-Level Engineering Curricula
American Society of Mechanical Engineers seeks to identify, select, and disseminate exemplary pre-engineering or engineering design and product realization practices in high school curricula.

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Directory of Engineering Associations

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Discover Engineering
An interactive site for students to learn about engineering and practice designing solutions to engineering problems.

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Engineers Dedicated to a Better Tomorrow
Non-profit organization dedicated to both promoting and enhancing the engineering profession, focusing in particular on the positive contributions engineers can (and do) make in making the world a better place.

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Engineers Solve Problems
Seven applied math lessons and projects prepared by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers helps middle school students make the connection between math and its application to engineering. 

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The Engineering Education Scheme England
The scheme is designed to encourage young people of high ability to experience the world of engineering. Lower sixth form students work in teams of four to solve a real engineering problem set by a link company.

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FIRST High School Robotics Competition
Head to head matches between radio-controlled robots from teams made up of high schools and corporate sponsors from around the country.

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Future City Competition
Middle school students from around the nation to create - first on computer and then in large, three-dimensional models - their visions of the city of tomorrow.

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Great Achievements in Mechanical Engineering
This new American Society of Mechanical Engineering website of the top 10 Great Achievements of 20th Century Mechanical Engineering provides teachers with on-line lesson plans and ordering information for the free companion videotape.

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How Stuff Works
Print and online magazine for 4th through 9th grade students and teachers that makes science and technology fun and understandable.

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IDEAS - Integrated Design Engineering Activities Series
Ten engineering projects for use in middle school math, science and technology classes developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. 

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Pre-College Engineering Resources

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International Bridge Building Contest
Construct and test model bridges.

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MATHCOUNTS
National math coaching and competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement

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National Engineers Week

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Odyssey of the Mind
Promotes creative team-based problem solving for kids from kindergarten through college.

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Junior Engineering Technical Society

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PEERS (Pre-College Educator/Engineer Resource Site)
Developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

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PreEngineering Times
Pre-Engineering Times a free pre-engineering newsletter filled with tips for preparing for a career in engineering.

bullet Sightseer's Guide to Engineering
Guide to technological wonders lists factories, museums, research facilities, and structures in each state. Browse by engineering discipline.
bullet Sloan Career Cornerstone Center
Extensive site providing career path information in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computing and medicine. Includes salary data, education, employers, and tips from current professionals in each field.  Offers PDFs, Podcasts, PowerPoints, and free newsletter.
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Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science
High school students learn team development and problem-solving skills using classroom mathematics to solve real-world problems.

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TryEngineering
Lesson Plans and Global Accreditation resources on all fields of engineering.

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Why Engineering
Survey that reveals what types of information practicing professionals would share about their life experiences with young students.