Engineering Youth Outreach
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 UNC Asheville 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.
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.
UNC ASHEVILLE SUPER SATURDAY
Super Saturday is an enrichment program for academically gifted, creative, and /or highly motivated student in grades 3-8. A variety of Saturday morning classes run for 6 weeks each semester.
MATHCOUNTS
MATHCOUNTS is a coaching and competition program for Middle School students nationwide. Founding Sponsors are the National Society of Professional Engineers, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and CNA Foundation.
NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK
Annually in late February
National Engineers Week for Kids
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION
JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SOCIETY
(JETS) home page for useful guidance and career preparation materials.
DISCOVER ENGINEERING
Lots of interesting facts about engineering and engineers.
HOW STUFF WORKS
A fun site to visit if you've ever wondered. How does that work?