Updated March 10, 2008
- New England Institute of Technology in Warwick RI offers contests and scholarships for high school students.
Scholarship information was mailed to your high school in December 2007. This postcard is a reminder that students interested in participating in these contests must have projects completed and received by New England Tech on or before the deadline dates.
Multimedia and Web Design Technology Contest - March 19, 2008
Architectural Building and Engineering Technology Design Contest - March 19, 2008
Computer Aided Design – Mechanical Technology Contest - March 19, 2008
Technology Essay Contest - March 19, 2008
Automotive Technology Essay Contest - March 19, 2008
Book Award Scholarship - March 21, 2008
Information on all contests can b e found on the NEIT web site at www.neit.edu
Information on the Book Award Scholarship must be requested via e-mail or phone call to the NEIT Admissions Office at 800-736-7744. If you have any questions, or if you would like to arrange a group tour of NEIT, please contact Amanda Metzger in the Admissions Office at 800-736-7744, ext. 3377 or by e-mail ametzger@neit.edu.
- "Is Time Travel Possible?"
Every science fiction fan has pondered the weird implications of time travel. Can you travel into the future and find out the winning Super Lotto number--then come back and buy a ticket? Would doing so be cheating the laws of physics (to say nothing of ethics)? Astrophysicist Marc Rayman toys with such ideas in this Space Place Musings Podcast. Go to http://spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov/en/educators/podcast/ to subscribe to these Podcasts. Or listen now to this and the previous Podcasts on your computer or read the transcripts.
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Building Homes of Our Own is an interactive teaching tool for the middle and high school classrooms. The simulation presents a macro view of the entire home building process from site selection to final sale. Students collect information, solve problems and make choices as they build a 3D home against a budget, then review credit applications and sell to the buyer of their choice. To get your free copy of this software click here http://www.homesofourown.org/
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Plant growth will be an important part of space exploration in the future as NASA plans for long-duration missions to the moon. NASA scientists anticipate that astronauts may be able to grow plants on the moon, and the plants could be used to supplement meals.
In anticipation of the need for research into lunar plant growth, NASA and the International Technology Education Association, or ITEA, present the NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Lunar Plant Growth Chamber for the 2007-2008 school year. Elementary, middle and high school students design, build and evaluate lunar
plant growth chambers -- while engaging in research- and standards-based
learning experiences. Students participate in the engineering design process and
learn how to conduct a scientific experiment.
Choose from three ways to participate in the challenge:
1. Design, Build and Evaluate a Chamber
2. Design and Evaluate a Chamber
3. Evaluate a Chamber
If you are interested in participating in this Challenge click here for more information http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/plantgrowth/home/index.html
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From the Science, Mathematics, And Research For Transformation Defense Scolorarship for Service Program (SMART)
The Department of Defense (DoD) is proud to offer scholarships to undergraduate, master's and doctoral students who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for training in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) fields. The DoD also offers them career opportunities to continue their research as civilian employees of a DoD laboratory after graduation.
The Science, Mathematics, And Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Scholarship for Service Program offers our nation's research leaders of tomorrow not only an education but rewarding career opportunities. Click here for a link to there web page https://www.asee.org/smart/
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What is ExploraVision?
Now in its 16th year, ExploraVision encourages K-12 students of all interest, skill and ability levels to create and explore a vision of future technology by combining their imaginations with the tools of science. All inventions and innovations result from creative thinking and problem solving. That's what ExploraVision is all about
First Prize (4 teams): U.S. EE Savings Bond worth $10,000* at maturity for each student.
Second Prize (4 teams): U.S. EE Savings Bond worth $5,000* at maturity for each student.
Regional Prize (24 teams): A notebook computer for each regional winning school, and a special gift for each student, teacher and mentor.
Honorable Mention Recognition
For more information click here http://www.exploravision.org/
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The NASA Undergraduate Student Research Project
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is seeking undergraduate students from diverse communities across the United States interested in unique hands-on experiences with NASA scientists and engineers. USRP internships are available year-round at all NASA facilities. Selected students receive a stipend and round-trip travel allowance. Students may apply for 15 week spring session, 10-week summer session, or 15-week fall session. USRP seeks applications from undergraduates who are U.S. citizens enrolled full-time in accredited U.S. colleges or universities. Applicants must be classified as sophomores, juniors, or seniors by the start of their internship. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens with academic majors or course concentration in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or physical and life sciences. NASA-USRP provides students with hands-on, real-life, career-related internships that challenge, inspire, and provide practical application that complements students' academic education. Click here for more information
- Engineering is Elementary, EiE: Engineering & Technology Lessons for Children! From the EiE web site- The Engineering is Elementary (EiE) project aims to foster engineering and technological literacy among children. EiE is creating a research-based, standards-based, and classroom-tested curriculum that integrates engineering and technology concepts and skills with elementary science topics. EiE materials also connect with literacy, social studies, and mathematics. Through interesting engineering design challenges children are invited to apply their knowledge of science, engineering, and their problem solving skills, as they design, create, and improve possible solutions. Click here for a link to the web site on our resources page. 10-22-2007
From the Lowes Toolbox for Education Web site- Lowe’s will donate $5 million to public schools and public school parent teacher groups - at more than 1,000 different public schools in 2006 and 2007. Click here for the link on our resources page. 10-22-07
From the Best Buy Teach Awards Program- Rewarding Schools for Engaging Students, At Best Buy we believe technology can excite and engage students, creating a more valuable educational experience. Through Best Buy Teach Awards we provide gift cards to schools so they can purchase technology for their students. Click here for the link on the MassTEC Resources page. 10-22-07
Looking for some elementary engineering curriculum? Try the CEE Children's Engineering Educators, LLC web site. We have a link to there web site on on our resource page, click here for the link. 10-22-07
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