View a recording of this webinar Recorded: 16 Sep. 2009 Duration: 51 mins

Overview:

Future City Competition – IEEE-USA members ensuring the next generation of engineers

Almost twenty years ago, IEEE-USA created the Future City Competition as a legacy program for National Engineers Week 1992. Since that time it has grown into one of the largest not-for-profit engineering education programs in the country. And, no wonder – as we struggle to meet the challenges of globalization, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic) education has become a top priority.

The National Engineers Week Future City Competition is a fun and exciting educational engineering program for seventh- and eighth-grade students that combine a stimulating engineering challenge with a "hands-on" application to present their vision of a city of the future.

The Future City Competition requires:

• Problem-solving
• Team work
• Research and presentation skills
• Practical math and science applications
• Computer skills

The competition employs a team-based approach. All members of the team have an important role that is necessary for the completion of the project.

This webinar will discuss the many ways that IEEE Sections, Chapters, and individual members can get involved in Future City to ensure the technological literacy of the next generation, including:

• Testing the waters – sponsor an award, sponsor a school, volunteer to judge
• Mentoring – how to work with teachers and students
• Taking off – organizing your own regional event

It’s not too late – the 2009-2010 season is just starting!

Moderators:

Jean Eason and Todd Hiemer

Jean Eason – Coordinator for the North Texas Regional National Engineers Week Future City® Competition, is a long-time IEEE-USA volunteer.

Todd Hiemer, PE – Coordinator for the Oklahoma Regional National Engineers Week Future City® Competition and a long-time IEEE-USA volunteer.
 

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