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National Engineers Week 2006: February 19 to 25, 2006
In recognition of National Engineers Week, the College of Engineering hosted a week of activities to recognize the contributions engineers make across the nation.
The student Women in Engineering Advisory Board is collaborating with the Engineering Ambassadors and the Society of Women Engineers to organize the following outreach events. These events are designed to increase awareness and stimulate interest in engineering concepts and professions.
Click here to read about the Cargill Women in Engineering dinner featuring keynote speaker Lisa Glatch.
Thursday, February 23
Engineerathon
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. SUB Ballrooms
Area sixth graders will glean some engineering know-how from COE students by participating in hands-on engineering projects. Members of COE student organizations will explain engineering concepts behind activities such as a crash-test egg project, the construction of an oil pipeline model, and computer-simulated bridge design. Click here to read a story about the 2006 Engineerathon by MSU News Service reporter Tracy Ellig in a new window.
Students learned about crash tests during Engineerathon 2005
Cargill Women in Engineering Lecture and Dinner
6 p.m. SUB Ballroom A
Female high school students, current female college students, and local engineeering professionals are encouraged to join engineering faculty and alumni in a celebration of the accomplishments made by women in engineering. Each year, Cargill sponsors this College of Engineering event to encourage young women to pursue engineering careers. A keynote speech will be delivered by a very distinguished guest, Lisa Glatch, President of Fluor Government Group. (Click here to view Ms. Glatch's Executive Profile in PDF format in a new window.) In addition, a panel discussion will be held by a group of accomplished female engineers representing various facets of engineering. Female high school students interested in attending the event may RSVP at 994-2272 until 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 16. Click here to read a story about the 2006 Women in Engineering event.
Friday, February 24
Shadow an Engineering Student
7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Students in grades 11 and 12 will attend engineering classes with an engineering student at MSU for a day. High school students will get acquainted with the MSU campus, get a taste of what engineering classes are like, and meet MSU faculty and students. Students need to register online at http://www.geocities.com/swe_msu/shadow.html by 5 p.m. Friday, February 17.
Saturday, February 25
Badge Day
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Shroyer Gym in the Marga Hosaeus Health & PE (H&PE) Complex on the south side of Grant Street on MSU Campus
Girl Scout troop members have an opportunity to earn engineering badges in this one day event. College of Engineering students will work with the youth in hands-on engineering projects. There is no charge for participating troops, though they do need to register in advance with Susan Gallagher by Wednesday, February 1. She can be reached at 994-6559. Click here to read a Badge Day PDF in a new window.
Girl Scouts learned about gear ratios during Badge Day 2005
For more information call the College of Engineering at 994-2272.
Read News Articles about MSU's Engineers Week Celebration
Executive to Offer Inspiration to Young Women Engineers
High School Students have Chance to Learn about Engineering
Event History
The National Society of Professional Engineers founded the first National Engineers Week in 1951 to publicly recognize the contributions engineers make in the nation. It is held the week of George Washington's birthday. President Washington was a military engineer and land surveyor.
In the early years, Engineers Week was not widely recognized and was meekly noted in public announcements made by government officials and at special dinners. Now, thousands of people across the nation partake in community outreach events, technology exhibits, and much more in recognition of Engineers Week. Click here to visit the National E-Week Web site for more information.
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