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Brrrring in the Engineers!
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As winter settles in, it's easy to curse the cold. But when parts of the planet that rarely rise above freezing grow warm, climate and critters worldwide can suffer. Polar regions present challenges for engineers seeking to protect wildlife, tap vast mineral deposits, or mitigate melting ice caps. This month's activity will dispel your explorers' misconceptions about heat transfer. Chill out!
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Middle school students learn about thermal-energy transfer (and address myths) by investigating the insulating properties of various materials and then following the engineering design process to create, test, and improve a structure (igloo) to keep an ice cube (penguin) from melting.
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Geoengineer Leslie Field seeks to mitigate climate change by restoring ice in the Arctic. She's even tested a solution: Spreading an environmentally safe silica sand in strategic locations to reflect heat "like a white shirt on a hot summer day."
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Two graduating high school STEM leaders selected from each state enjoy outdoor adventures and top-notch science learning at this prestigious summer program in West Virginia - all travel and camp fees covered.
Applications are due Feb. 28.
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A major new study from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine says teachers are critical to creating the cross-disciplinary curriculum, design challenges, and hands-on STEM learning that the NGSS framework envisions for all students.
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Spatial visualization is vital to solving engineering and math problems, but abilities can vary widely by gender, race, and culture. A free, proven curriculum developed by the University of Colorado's Engineering Plus program can close those gaps and boost your students' STEM success using paper, pencil, and play dough.
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Former history teacher and 2016 National Teacher of the Year Jahana Hayes is among the historic wave of women of color sworn into the 116th U.S. Congress.
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Announcements
Engineers Week. -- Hands-on activities, Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day and other events come your way
February 17 to 23. How will you celebrate?
Learn more.
Siemens Possibility Grant Sweepstakes. --
Enter daily for a chance to win $10,000 for STEM at your Title 1 school. Contest ends on
April 27
. Learn more.
Amazon Future Engineers. -- A new K-12 STEM initiative for underserved students offers free coding camps, AP prep, and college scholarships.
Learn more.
NSTA/Toshiba ExploraVision. -- K-12 teams can win up to $10,000 in savings bonds for proposed future-tech solutions.
Register today; projects due
Feb. 8.
Learn more.
EngineerGirl! Essay Contest. Stories starring a female engineer is the theme for this year's contest for boys and girls in grades 3-12. Enter by Feb. 1. Learn more.
Shell Science Lab Challenge. -- Teachers in grades 6 to 12 can win up to $20,000 for lab makeovers in this NSTA-administered contest. Apply by Feb. 4. Learn more.
Vernier Engineering Contest.
STEM teachers can win up to $5,500 in cash, tech, and funds to attend ASEE's or NSTA's annual conference. Apply by Feb. 15.
Learn more.
The Accelerator. -- ASEE's blog and free monthly e-newsletter for engineering and engineering education students has scholarships, teaching tips, and news. Learn more.
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Whether you're a seasoned instructor or new STEM coordinator seeking to integrate authentic design challenges into the curriculum,
ASEE has you covered.
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Filled with engaging features, gorgeous graphics, and useful information about engineering colleges and careers, the latest edition of ASEE's award-winning Engineering, Go For It is sure to get students excited about learning - and doing - engineering!
Perfect for K-12 outreach events and college fairs!
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