Award for Excellence in Engineering Science Education

The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and Northrup Grumman Foundation annually present one Excellence in Engineering Education Award to recognize the importance of integrating high-quality engineering instruction into science classrooms and the critical need to make students proficient in practices used by engineers in the field. Eligible applicants are public school teachers of science or technology in kindergarten through grade 12, with a minimum of three years’ teaching experience, who exhibit excellence in engineering science education. The winner receives a cash prize of $3,000; $5,000 for classroom materials and equipment; and $2,000 to attend the NSTA National Conference on Science Education.

Deadline: December 17, 2018, for applications

Engineering Science Technology Supplies

Engineering and Programming Experiences Incorporated into Gameplay

Medieval Engineers is a sandbox game about the engineering, construction, and maintenance of architectural works and mechanical equipment using medieval technology. Players build cities, castles, and fortifications; they also construct mechanical devices and perform landscaping and underground mining.

Community for Connecting with Engineering Education Experts

LinkEngineering is an online community of educators interested in providing meaningful engineering experiences to preK–12 students of all abilities. The LinkEngineering website allows members to connect with one another and engineering education experts.

Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge

Extreme Redesign is an annual 3D printing challenge created by Stratasys, Inc., which invites students worldwide to design an original piece of art, jewelry, or architecture, or to improve an existing design. This year Extreme Redesign features three categories: Engineering: Secondary Education (middle/high school students); Engineering: Post-Secondary (university, college, or post-secondary students); and Art, Jewelry & Architecture (students of any grade level).

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