Engineering Youth Outreach

ENGINEERING SUMMER 2008 WORKSHOPS in Asheville
Experiences for Students Entering Grades 8-12+
Presented by NC State Engineering Programs at UNC Asheville
Sponsored by WNC Chapter of IEEE and the Sunlight Foundation of Charles A. Yost

Printable Trifold Brochure

June 14 - 18, 2008       Mechatronics Engineering Workshop I
This workshop has been canceled.
July 14 - 18, 2008       Mechatronics Engineering Workshop II
Build and program a SumoBot, and modify it for combat in a tournament finale!
Day Workshop on UNC Asheville campus, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $395 (includes cost of SumoBot, manual, instruction, T-shirt, lunch)
Deadline for Registration and non-refundable deposit: June 1
If applying for Partial Scholarship, application must be received by May 16, notification of award by May 19
Scholarships are need-based and preference is for under-represented ethnic and gender groups.
Late registration continues as space allows.

TO REGISTER, go to UNC Asheville Office of Academic Conferences and Institutes

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.