From opening ceremony laser shows (NBC Sports highlights, above) to artificial snow, solar-powered venues, and the world's first 360-degree luge track turn, engineering has been on dazzling display at the Beijing Winter Olympics. So has the high-tech gear that helps propel Big Air twists, shatter speed skating records, and protect downhill racers. Your designers will soar into this month's Games-inspired activities. See who defies gravity!
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The National Science Foundation's latest engaging videos explore the physics and engineering of
Learn more about the science and engineering of the Winter Olympics - including the athletes who compete in them - in this video series from NBC Learn, NBC Sports, and NSF.
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Students in grades 3 to 5 learn about basic principles of engineering through a series of 12 hands-on activities and lessons related to the Olympics and sports, including designing venues and protective gear.
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EXTRA CREDIT: Bring the Olympics to your K-6 classroom with these four design challenges from Engineering is Elementary.
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The Washington Post illuminates the engineered skates, gloves, boots, poles, and other "top gear" giving athletes an edge at the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Read the article.
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They swept floors, guided airport travelers, swam in aquariums, and even relayed the Olympic torch. In South Korea, robots were standouts at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games. So were the country's ultrafast 5G networks and other high-tech advances.
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SPOTLIGHT: Engineers Week Feb. 20-26, 2022 |
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Founded by the National Society of Professonal Engineers in 1951 as a way to ensure a diverse engineering workforce Engineers Week seeks to inspire and empower young people by introducing them to the many ways engineers make the world happier, healthier, and safer.
Engineering and engineering technology colleges typically host open houses with hands-on activities, as do many companies that emply engineers.
Can't find a local event? Do a STEM activitiy from the Discover-E digital library or chat with change makers working on NASA's James Webb telescope on Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (Feb. 24, noon ET). .
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Don't wait for the next Olympics to engage your STEM students through sports.
Beyond instilling fundamental principles such as forces and motion, sports-focused engineering design challenges can improve teamwork and other crucial professional skills, according to the Institute of Competition Sciences.
These eGFI Teachers activities and other resources will help you up your game, no matter what season!
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Student Contests & STEM Programs |
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Two graduating high school STEM leaders selected from each state can enjoy top-tier science learning while connecting with peers from around the world in this free, prestigious summer program hosted by the state of West Virginia. Because of the pandemic, the 2022 camp will again be virtual. Applications include a student letter, CV, and transcripts and are due March 31.
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The National Academy of Engineering invites high school girls to apply and train as an EngineerGirl Ambassador. Ambassadors design, develop, and implement projects in their local communities to encourage upper elementary or middle school girls to think about engineering careers. Apply by March 15.
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How will a deep space mission affect our DNA? Can we detect alien life forms? Students in grades 7-12 design an experiment using PCR or other tool in the Genes in Space toolkit for a chance to launch it to the International Space Station. See webinar schedule for educator and team guidance. Submit proposals by April 11.
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Amazon's K-12 STEM initiative for underserved students offers free coding camps, AP prep, and college scholarships.
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STEM Advocates Grant Program |
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The Society for Science's teacher training program aims to help underserved students excel in STEM, including supporting their participation in research and top-level science competitions. Participants receive a $3,000 stipend, ongoing professional development, and meetings with peers and mentors. Apply by March 6.
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The ASM Materials Education Foundation awards 20 grants of $500 each to help teachers bring the real world of materials science into their classrooms. Apply by March 31.
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Open to teachers in all 50 states, the Distrcit of Columbia, and Department of Defense schools can receive up to $3,000 to support STEM programs and activities, including innovative virtual or distance learning initiatives.
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Led by experienced teachers, Knowles Academy online short courses are designed to improve math and science teaching and learning throguh interactive discussions with instructors and other participants as they explore new classroom tools and strategies. Courses run from 7:30-9 pm EST each week from Feb. 28 through May 26 and cover a range of topics, including project-based learning basics and equitable group work.
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Teachers can win up to $5,000 for their school to build and equip a top-tier STEM lab. Enter daily through April 22.
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Bring the excitement of future lunar expeditions to your middle school classroom.
“Landing Humans on the Moon” features four standards-aligned activities to help students learn about the Moon and create a model of a human landing system for lunar expeditions.
Visit the site to download the guide and watch video demonstrations of the activities.
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NSTA's Daily Do Playlists are instructional sequences of two or more lessons that help students coherently build science ideas over time. Lessons have been updated to facilitate remote learning.
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The National Energy Educational Development Project (NEED) offers free, live virtual energy education workshops and other professional learning opportunities for P-12 teachers in subjects from electricity to climate science to solar, wind, and nuclear energy.
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Engineering Career-Exploration Resources |
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STEM Careers. -- Show students what engineers do with Discovering You: Engineering Your World, a new video series from NBCLearn, Chevron, and ASEE.
Chemical Engineering Careers. -- YouTube series launched by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation aims to convey the major positive impact that chemical engineers and scientists have on society. Each video includes a proposed lesson for incorporating the cutting edge research into the classroom.
NASA Internships. -- High school, college, and grad students can work with engineers and scientists on sending the first woman to the moon and other missions.
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Explore eGFI: Helpful Links |
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Whether you seek timely, authentic engineering activities, teaching resources, or professional development opportunities, ASEE's free eGFI Teachers newsletter is your go-to source for STEM! |
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