Engineering For Young People!!

Super Saturday Workshop - Fall 2007
Electricity!

ENGINEERING SUMMER 2007 WORKSHOPS in Asheville
Experiences for Students Entering Grades 8-12
Watch this page for our 2008 ENGINEERING SUMMER WORKSHOPS!
Presented by NC State Engineering Programs at UNC Asheville
Printable Trifold Brochure

July 15 - 20 Mechatronics Engineering Workshop I
Build and program a SumoBot, and modify it for combat in a tournament finale!
Residential Workshop on UNC Asheville campus
Cost: $575 (includes cost of SumoBot, housing, overnight supervision and meals)

July 23 - 25 Mechatronics Engineering Workshop II
Build and program a SumoBot in a condensed version of Workshop I. Modify it for combat in a tournament finale!
Day Workshop on UNC Asheville campus
Cost: $150 (includes cost of SumoBot and lunch)
Sponsored by WNC Chapter of IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and by Dynamic Systems

July 30 - Aug 3 Introduction to Engineering Workshop
Day Workshop on UNC Asheville campus
Cost: $50 (includes lunch and activities)
Provides an overview of the engineering profession for teens
Fulfills requirements of the BSA ENGINEERING Merit Badge
Merit Badge Requirements

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SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
The Science Olympiad program promotes science education and awareness in students Grades 6-12.
Wow, is it FUN!!
In Western NC, the event takes place on the UNCA campus in mid-spring.
Overall winners progress to the state-level competition.
Science Olympiad teams compete in a wide range of science events.
Teams benefit from coaching and practice-testing prior to the event.
Parental involvement is a great way to encourage your child in the areas of science and math.
Science Olympiad NC

ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
Wonderful K-12 program to encourage creative problem solving, self-expression, teamwork and friendly competition.
Teams form in local schools in the fall and compete in regional competition in early Spring.
Problem topics range from poetry and literature through science and engineering.
Coaching is a great way to get involved.
Odyssey of the Mind

MATHCOUNTS
MATHCOUNTS is a coaching and competition program for Middle School students nationwide.
Founding Sponsors: National Society of Professional Engineers, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and CNA Foundation
MATHCOUNTS

NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK Annually in late February
Info on National Engineers Week for Kids

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION
ASEE - K-12 web site

JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SOCIETY
JETS
(JETS) home page for useful guidance and career preparation materials

DISCOVER ENGINEERING
Discover Engineering
Lots of interesting facts about engineering and engineers

HOW STUFF WORKS
How Stuff Works
A fun site to visit if you've ever wondered...How does that work?

HIGH SCHOOL MATH CONTEST
NC State High School Mathematics Contest
Provides state level competition in comprehensive mathematics for those students who had excelled in regional contests held earlier across the state.

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