ECU sets new record with one-year donation total Jul 28, 2008
Students learned about teaching, nursing and engineering careers and attended workshops focused on college readiness, study skills, creative problem solving, conflict resolution and team building. GEAR UP North Carolina is a statewide partnership dedicated to increasing the number of students ready to enter and succeed in postsecondary education through mentoring, tutoring, counseling and outreach. (The Daily Reflector)
Gerardo B. Ohnesorgen, "Jake" (1) Jul 16, 2008
His professional engineering career with the Arizona Department of Transportation lasted 35 years, where he held positions of Area Project Engineer and Project Engineer. He was the first ADOT District Engineer of Mexican American descent. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Other reforms expanding classes, improving instruction Jul 2, 2008
Some of the pathways include information technology, health and engineering careers. "Generally speaking, you are looking at the 11th and 12th grade students in the classes that are dual-credit for college and high school," said Russ Clark, the district's career and technical education coordinator. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
A school's odyssey Jun 27, 2008
"We all felt it would be a challenge to try and help Matt somewhat conquer his disabilities," said Satwant, who is planning an engineering career. "Matt was a cool dude, and we felt he would be easy to work with.""To begin with, our team brainstormed after we just got junk out of all the drawers at the robotic shop and decided we needed to make a mold of his arms," McNutt said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
How To Attract Young People To Engineering: 'Make A Difference' Message Is Key Jun 26, 2008
ScienceDaily (June 25, 2008) Encouraging young people to make a difference in the world through an engineering career is more likely to attract them than emphasizing the challenge of math and science skills, says a new report from the National Academy of Engineering that identifies messages for improving public understanding of engineering ... "Improving public understanding of engineering will enable people to make more informed decisions about technology, encourage students to consider... (Science Daily)
Read more... Jun 19, 2008
"Lockheed Martin is committed to inspiring interest and excitement in science and engineering careers," stated Ray O. Johnson, Lockheed Martin Corporation senior vice president and chief technology officer. "We look forward to participating in the San Diego Science Festival as an opportunity to encourage students to pursue technical careers which are critical to our corporation and to our nation in the years ahead.". (PNN Online)
'Geek girl' helps keep Mozilla safe in scary times Jun 18, 2008
"She has a natural sparkle and joy," says her Kenyan-born mother, Wayua (Eastern African dialect for "Born during famine") Muasa, who embarked on a software engineering career in her early 40s after stints in teaching and promoting tourism for Kenya at the United Nations. Still, Snyder's whipsaw-fast mind and inquisitive nature can be hard to keep up with. (USA Today)
Masters of the brew Jun 1, 2008
Putnam, meanwhile, followed his engineering career up to Anchorage, Alaska, where the long, dark winters turned normal-looking people into mad mead scientists by night. Soon Putnam was running with the Great Northern Brewers Club, a thriving community of more than 150 enthusiasts in the Anchorage area. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Women's career choices hardly 'free' May 25, 2008
Yet somehow she concludes that women might actually be freely choosing to avoid technical or engineering careers. In what way is a workplace rampant with sexism "free". (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
John C. Campbell May 15, 2008
John received many honors from his engineering career of 38 years at different universities across the nation. He is listed in the Who s Who in Science and Engineering and Who s Who in America. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Technical Support May 10, 2008
Conduct a job search for engineering careers and find a new career opportunity or career change. Offering superior recruitment and staffing services since 1988, Think Resource's job search capabilities and engineering jobs services have made it one of the premier job resources on the internet. (The Clarion-Ledger)
1971 MHS grad to speak at commencement May 8, 2008
Dale Bagley, Paul Miller and Dan Rudicil all influenced my interest in pursuing an engineering career, he said. They were tough teachers, they prepared you for what was ahead in college and were good role models. (Macon Chronicle-Herald, MO)
Waverley's Escrowed Shares Transfered May 2, 2008
James H. Elliott started his computer engineering career with Atomic Energy of Canada and then joined BC Tel just as the computer communications industry was gaining momentum. Mr. Elliott pioneered the use of mini computers in the telephone industry and in 1975 formed KEA Systems Ltd. which Mr. Elliott and his partners built into a multinational success story. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Engineering Careers Focus of Successful SAE 2008 World Congress Apr 23, 2008
April 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Whether it was networking to get that first job in engineering or learning the latest news about automotive technology, SAE 2008 World Congress hosted by Chrysler will be remembered for its focus on careers. The four-day SAE World Congress completed last week was held in Cobo Center in Detroit and attracted 33,097 attendees from 49 countries. (PR Newswire)
Lifetime CEO has designs for the channel lined up on runway Apr 15, 2008
Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles TimesLifetime's new president, Andrea Wong, just acquired "Project Runway" from Bravo. Andrea Wong snatched 'Project Runway' from Bravo last week and is working to reshape the cable network. (Los Angeles Times)
A new wind blows at HCC Apr 13, 2008
Lena resident Jeff Raders, who is searching for a new road in his electrical engineering career, listened carefully to the presentation and afterward said he was a little concerned he might not qualify for the program, but was hopeful that perhaps something might be right for him in the field. I think wind energy is a good idea especially because fossil fuels are harder and harder to obtain. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
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5 GPA at the high school, has his eyes on an engineering career. (For a copy of this News story see the Friday, April 11, 2008 Journal) 04/11/08. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Similar tacticsIs science in the UK going the same way as football? Apr 5, 2008
If the UK government really wants an electorate more informed about the scientific issues that affect our society, and willing to take up scientific and engineering careers, this is the clear way forward. The education system requires young people to make choices early. (BBC News -- UK)
40 Years Later: How King's Assassination Radicalized Me Apr 1, 2008
Despite my desires, it soon became apparent that a science or engineering career was not compatible with my activism. Page. (Slate)
Tewksbury High students hope their 5-foot, 120-pound creation is good enough to compete for a national title Mar 27, 2008
"We wanted to make sure our robot was able to perform all the tasks well, not just one or two of them," said Dhiren Shah, who plans to pursue an engineering career. "The biggest challenge was the arms," said Nick Setzer, president of the robotics team and the only Titan with programming skills - although he did get help from mentor and former Titan Alex Buehler, who graduated last year. (Boston Globe)
Virginia L. Hilander Mar 27, 2008
After Bob served in England in World War II, they moved to Telluride to pursue his mining engineering career. Virginia, a city girl, had never seen a mountain, but the San Juans became ingrained in her heart and soul. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Friend receives space award, meets Neil Armstrong Mar 27, 2008
Karen's creative ways of encouraging interest in math I think helped set foundations for my engineering career, he said. Bob's willingness and interest in the students and encouraging participation in after hours science activities exposed me to a lot of learning methods that gave me the interest in multiple unrelated fields and helped develop my systems engineering skills. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
Copper giant gives $500,000 to NAU to boost science, engineering Mar 2, 2008
A portion of the gift also will support a lecture series highlighting the importance to society of engaging more young people in scientific and engineering careers. . (AZCentral -- News)
The Firing Line: 2/25 Feb 25, 2008
One such task reads like this: "Publish a firing line in The Daily Texan emphasizing the superiority of engineering education and engineering careers." ... Last week, as part of Engineering Week scavenger hunt competition, sponsored by the Student Engineering Council, the firing line "It's not L-week," Feb. 21, was submitted on the behalf of one of the competing student organizations with the goal of "emphasizing the superiority of engineering education and engineering careers.". (The Daily Texan, TX)
Letters to the Editor Feb 25, 2008
Regarding the Feb. 14 article, "A major, reengineered": The article poses an excellent point: Universities can foster a successful engineering career for both women and minority students in many ways. As a female engineering student at Northwestern University, I have found success in the McCormick Engineering School (currently 27 percent women). (Christian Science Monitor)
Engineering student interest Feb 22, 2008
While the students do demonstrations of engineering concepts for the elementary classes, the high school program centers more on engineering careers. The high school program also specifically targets economically disadvantaged students, many of whom are first-generation high school and prospective college students, and already participate in their school's MESA chapter. (Santa Maria Times)
Alumni Association inducts nine into Hall of Fame Feb 21, 2008
During his engineering career, DeFreitas combined his love for music with knowledge of how things work. DeFreitas holds 15 patents in the digital audio field and once employed about 100 people in town, as CEO of Delta Lab Research. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Material Technologies, Inc. COO: 'Engineer, Pioneer, Advocate' Feb 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Material Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MTTG) ("MATECH") announced today that its COO, Marybeth Miceli, was featured on Engineering Crossing, an online engineering career community. Ms. Miceli was named one of Engineering Crossing's 'Engineering Star(s). (PR Newswire)
He talks for the animals Feb 16, 2008
When Bruce Forrest retired from a fast-paced engineering career four years ago, he was itching for a new activity that would allow him to give back to the community. He s a high-energy guy, and wanted a meaningful endeavor that would occupy his days, and distract him from his loneliness. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Letters to the editor (Feb. 15) Feb 16, 2008
mikeho wrote on Feb 15, 2008 3:39 PM:" The role of a university if to prepare students for the rest of their lives, Acadamia is a contrived setting, where there is always a right answer (just work at it long enough and you can find it) The real world rarely has right answers, but rather is a series of choices, each with it's own set of consequences. Athletics may teach this better than any music, math, or engineering course. Not every child is cut out for strictly academics. To deny an athlete... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Building for the Future Feb 15, 2008
South Shore Vo-Tech bets on robotics to drive students to technology and engineering careers South Shore Vocational Technical High is increasing technology and engineering activities at the school by offering students an opportunity to compete in FIRST National Robotics competitions. This was only possible due to sponsorship from Phoenix Lodge in Hanover. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Honeywell and NASA Launch 2008 Spring Tour of FMA Live! Feb 15, 2008
Research shows that fewer students are pursuing science, math and engineering careers while employment opportunities in these fields will increase three times faster than all other occupations. FMA Live. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Click here to read more. Feb 8, 2008
Inspired by Louisiana State University's Corporate Gumbo Cook-Off, the event was hosted as an ice-breaker and networking event leading up to today's College of Engineering Career Expo, said Taylor Castello, the council's special events vice president. Several companies were invited to enter their chili in the contest and mingle with students. (The Daily Texan, TX)
MathCounts competition Feb 3, 2008
The annual regional contest is sponsored by the Northeast Iowa Engineering Association as a way to get middle school students interested in engineering careers. "The competition is growing more and more," said Durbahn, who helped organize the event for the association. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Carlson receives highest award from Rural Water Jan 26, 2008
Sharing his experience and engineering career with Sioux Valley Energy, Carlson has been pro-active in advancing the capabilities of the water utility, whether it be in service to the customer, well head protection efforts, water treatment, water research efforts or employee and board training. Carlson has kept up to date on his training by attending numerous National Rural Water Association meetings, the Washington, D.C. Water Rallies, and most if not all of the annual technical conferences in... (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Teacher wins science grant Jan 26, 2008
A key facet of their mission, according to Joyce Sidopoulos, the current chapter president, is to encourage students to enter science and engineering careers, both defense and non defense related. One of the goals [of AFCEA] is to get students at an early age interested in science and technology, so we provide grants to teachers who need equipment and tools, Sidopoulos said. (Bolton Common, MA)
Imagining the future: Kids build tomorrow's city Jan 17, 2008
Goldblatt said the students are tackling very advanced concepts, which will prepare them well for engineering careers if they choose. The experience will enrich their lives, she said. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Teaching technology: Local businesses partner with WAPS to steer students into engineering careers Dec 25, 2007
Winona Daily News - 6. News Section Sponsors. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Singapore working with Cambodia to fly bodies of five Singaporeans home Nov 26, 2007
Rower Stephen Loh's father, 64-year-old Victor Loh, said his son even gave up an engineering career to pursue his love for sports. Stephen, the second in the family of three boys, was a Physical Education teacher at National Junior College. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Back On Earth, "Weightless" Teachers Return To Class Nov 21, 2007
The goal of the Weightless Flights of Discovery program is to energize math and science teachers who in turn might direct students to engineering careers. Northrop Gumman executives said Friday foreign colleges are graduating more engineers than American universities. (WTKR.com, VA)
AT&T Announces More Than $1.2 Million in Contributions to Support Education And Technology in the Bay Area Nov 20, 2007
5 million commitment, the ATt helps the MESA program reach and support educationally disadvantaged students who enter math, science and engineering careers. Note: This ATase and other news announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at. (PR Newswire)
WHC contest pushes engineering careers Nov 18, 2007
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Where science dreams are made: Seminar seeks to get girls interested in the male-dominated field Nov 4, 2007
The workshop, titled Discover the Scientist Within, invited the girls to explore science and engineering careers at Oregon State through tours with students and faculty and hands-on experiences. Thrall s group learned about careers in pharmacy before heading over to see the reptiles. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
State of the Engineer: Redefining science as a 'public trust' Oct 30, 2007
In our desire to market engineering careers to students, we need to be careful not to overpromise--"You'll be building an artificial heart with a team of dedicated bright minds!" or "Engineering is fun!". EE Times: Engineers are chronically worried about the impact of offshore outsourcing of labor in technical fields on their careers--and their society. (EETimes)
Green homes| Oct 6, 2007
The Energy Department says it organises the contest to encourage students to pursue science and engineering careers, raise awareness about renewable energy and "help move solar energy technologies to the marketplace faster". The young homebuilders, most of them 20-23 years old, watched gingerly as cranes deposited their creations on the Mall more than a week ahead of the competition. (iAfrica.com)
Sputnik stunned and inspired U.S., and launched the high-tech era Oct 3, 2007
Sputnik proved a major embarrassment to the United States, but it spurred the nation to revamp its science curricula in schools, to pour billions into a revitalized aerospace industry and to stimulate a major new interest in engineering careers that has led today to the fast-moving age of the Internet. Virtually every industrial nation in the world has moved into space by now, more than 400 unmanned spacecraft are flying in orbit, and the international space station is home to repeated teams of... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Schools benefit from company's focus Sep 30, 2007
The program also is focused on girls, who traditionally have shied away from engineering careers. "We're trying to elevate math to cool," she said. (AZCentral -- Business)
'Mountains' Reinforces the Calder-Roxbury Interconnection Sep 28, 2007
Alexander Calder, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1898 to an artist mother and a sculptor father, had originally considered an engineering career, according to foundation literature. While still in his 20s, the Stevens Institute of Technology graduate became a professional artist instead. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
ECTC to host Engineering Day Sep 26, 2007
Kellie said ECTC officials hope the students learn what an engineer is and what one does, as well as engineering career options. Most importantly, we want them to leave excited about engineering and science, he said. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
Making lazy circles in the skies Sep 20, 2007
He went on to be President and CEO of several companies including Bendix King, Iomega and Key Tronic Corp. In addition to his successful engineering career, Fred also was a farmer, rancher, board member for several companies, and day trader. Fred s wife, Betty, continues to live in Alva and contributes immeasurable hours to community volunteer work. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Evoking Vietnam clash, Wis. students to protest Halliburton visit Sep 20, 2007
as they protest a recruiting visit by a company they see as a villain in the war in Iraq: Halliburton Co. Protesters plan to disrupt the company s visit to an engineering career fair by discouraging students from talking to its representatives. We ve decided that any war-profiteering recruiter stands in the tradition of Curly, said Chris Dols, a student and member of the Campus Antiwar Network, which is organizing the protest. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Embedded lab takes off Sep 12, 2007
It's probably smart to consider UC Berkeley as a stepping stone for an engineering career. The school has been ranked third best graduate school in a US News and World Report survey. (EETimes)
UNL wins $3 million grant to expand robot-based curriculum Sep 5, 2007
He hopes that the fun and fascination posed by learning with the TekBots will encourage more children to choose science and engineering careers. But first, Chen said, "you have to empower the teachers.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Stereotypes turn girls off to math, science Aug 28, 2007
Making girls aware of the range of science and engineering careers available and their relevance to society works to attract more women (as well as men) to STEM careers. Parents and teachers are also in a position to tell young people what they need to do (in terms of coursework and grades) to put themselves on a path to a STEM career. (MSNBC -- Technology)
NBHS students learn to become firefighters, EMS paramedics Aug 24, 2007
The 10 students who trained in medical rescue were among 140 students enrolled in the state-funded program known as "FHITEC" (Financial Services, Healthcare, Information Technology, Engineering Careers), according to Thomas M. Menditto, New Britain public schools' District Coordinator of Science, Technology and Applied Education. Although the summer program has been in effect for four years, it has evolved to the point at which the most recent batch of MRT students from the summer program - can... (New Britain Herald, CT)
Guru of N.C. sports transcends school rivalries Aug 12, 2007
Sunday, August 12, 2007. Tar Heel of the Week: Published: Aug 12, 2007 12:30 AM Modified: Aug 12, 2007 01:53 AM. (News & Observer)
S.F. nonprofit seeks a fresh approach to diversity Aug 11, 2007
SMASH might present an engineering career as an alternative to joining a gang. Should those kids gain race-blind admission to UC Berkeley -- affirmative action is illegal since Proposition 209 passed -- they could become IDEAL scholars. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Morgan prepares for launch Aug 8, 2007
NASA hopes Morgan s mission will inspire youngsters to pursue science, math and engineering careers. Morgan sees her role in the flight as a continuation, rather than a completion, of McAuliffe s unfinished work and snuffed-out dream. (Idaho Press-Tribune)
Endeavour set to go Aug 8, 2007
NASA hopes Morgan's mission will inspire youngsters to pursue science, math and engineering careers. "Our call to action at NASA is to encourage the next generation of explorers,'' said Joyce Leavitt Winterton, NASA's assistant administrator for education. She called space "the ultimate classroom". Morgan sees her role in the flight as a continuation, rather than a completion, of McAuliffe's unfinished work and snuffed-out dream. And she sees this mission, in particular, as a tribute to the... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Bart van Monsjou moves up the UI record board Aug 6, 2007
"I'll see how far I get by focusing on tennis before I go into an engineering career.". Van Monsjou attended Jacob-Roelands Luceum High School in the Netherlands and competed for the Bastion Baselaar Club. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Neva Morris, oldest Iowan, to celebrate 112 years Jul 28, 2007
Eventually, Leslee Morris took over farming both the Freed and Morris farms, allowing Edward Morris to return to his engineering career at the city of Ames and Iowa Department of Transportation. Edward Morris also oversaw the construction of the student center addition to Collegiate Methodist Church. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
How Corny tale became legend Jul 21, 2007
Cornelsen was five when his father quit an engineering career to farm fat lambs and beef cattle, buying land and developing a 1000-hectare property called Wanderriby or "Home of the Ibis". advertisement - story continues below. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rutter Inc. Adds Mr. Ryan Hinz to Board Jul 18, 2007
He began his Engineering career as a Project Engineer with Saskatoon based Startco Systems Ltd. and in 1985 accepted a similar position with Hinz Automation Inc. In 1987 he became Regional manager of Hinz Automation's Vancouver branch a position he held until 1991 when he assumed the position of Vice President of Business Development. In 1999 Mr. Hinz became Chairman and CEO of Hinz Automation. (Canada Newswire)
Finding a Linux Job at LinuxWorld Jul 14, 2007
Well then get your tickets for San Francisco to see Dice's free Technology and Engineering career fair at LinuxWorld Conference t 00004000 aking place on Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ... Attendees can pre-register for the Dice Technology and Engineering Career Fair by visiting the LinuxWorld Job Fair site. (eWeek)
For Job Market, Green Means Growth Jul 5, 2007
Others are engineering careers tied to research in renewable technologies like wind energy and ethanol production. For instance. (Forbes)
