K-12 Outreach Programs

Engineering:  Because Dreams Need Doing!

"Engineers use scientific, mathematical and social knowledge to solve practical problems to the betterment of society"

Welcome to the K-12 Outreach Programs Website. North Carolina State University and its supporting affiliates enjoy creating and facilitating programs that provide a variety of opportunities to all different ages and levels of children.  Engineering is not what some have thought it is!  It is not just buildings and machines.  Engineers save lives and help make everyone's lives better--imagine life without M&Ms!  Expand your knowledge of engineering at this site soon.

Check out the new series on PBS, Design Squad.

The National Science Foundation and the National Academy of Engineering have identified Grand Engineering Challenges for the 21st Century.

The next NC State University Open House is April 12, 2008. 

Be sure you TryEngineering!

The IEEE has a great pre-college web site.

Teachers, try teachengineering.org.

The Pre-Engineering Times Newletter

Information about summer 2008 camps for middle and elementary school campers will be posted in early January.

Other specific programs are listed below:

RAMP-UP Program

Summer Camp Programs:  High School

Summer Camp Programs:  Middle School (rising 6th through 9th grades)

Summer Camp Programs:  Elementary School (rising 3rd through 5th grades)

National Institute of Aerospace Teacher Workshop

Engineering on the Road