EngineerTeen

Help us name the new EngineerTeen youth leadership program! We're considering 2 names for the program and would like your feedback. We're particularly interested in hearing from high school students, but welcome feedback from others as well. Share your thoughts: www.engineerteen.org/27867

Happy Birthday, Helen Augusta Blanchard! Born October 25, 1840, Blanchard was one of the great inventors of the early industrial era and held 28 patents. Learn more: www.engineerteen.org/4518/helen-a...

Don't forget, the 2027 EngineerTeen Writing Contest is open! We're asking students to use a written narrative & storyboard illustration to describe how they would help train a robot to become a safe, fair & helpful member of their learning community. Details at EngineerTeen.org/Contest 🤖

"Hamilton’s influence on the field of computing was vast. A specialist in systems engineering & human–computer interaction, she helped to develop pioneering techniques for reliable computer programming and is often credited with coining the term ‘software engineering’" www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Today we recognize Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to "uplift and recognize the history and contributions of Indigenous People and the Tribal Nations." Learn more: www.ala.org/aasl/advocac...

Today is the International Day of the Girl, "a global moment to celebrate girls everywhere, amplifying their voices, actions and leadership." Follow #IDG2026 and visit www.un.org/en/observanc... to learn more.

"I used to imagine there was an inevitable path for technological progress, but I've come to realize that many futures are possible. It's worth working toward the future you want. If you don't create the future, someone will create it for you." robotsguide.com/learn/a-day-...

Join the 2027 STEM Next Flight Crew! Youth ages 13–18 with experience in an afterschool, summer, or other out-of-school STEM program can apply to represent their state, strengthen their leadership & communication skills, and inspire more young people to explore STEM. Apply by Oct. 29: bit.ly/4xPaYvz

Happy Birthday, Nora Stanton! Born on this day in 1883, Stanton was the first woman to graduate from Cornell with a civil engineering degree and the first female member of ASCE. www.engineerteen.org/4731/nora-st...

ICYMI: The 2027 EngineerTeen Writing Contest is open! We're asking students to use a written narrative & a storyboard illustration to describe how they would help train a robot to become a safe, fair, and helpful member of their learning community. Find all of the details at EngineerTeen.org/Contest

Happy Birthday, Emily Roebling! Born September 23, 1843, Roebling is considered to be the person who was in charge of day-to-day construction and oversaw the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge. Learn more: www.engineerteen.org/4724/emily-r...

"This September 19, observe the Moon with NASA. Each year, observers around the world come together to celebrate Earth's Moon through direct observations, hands-on activities, lunar-themed music, artwork, readings, and more. Join in from wherever you are" science.nasa.gov/moon/observe...

The 2027 EngineerTeen Writing Contest is open! We're asking students to use a written narrative and a storyboard illustration to describe how they would help train a robot to become a safe, fair, and helpful member of their learning community. Find all of the details at EngineerTeen.org/Contest 🤖

It's Hispanic Heritage Month! Celebrated Sept 15-Oct 15, this month celebrates the people & contributions of the Hispanic American community. Learn about the history & meaning of this month and how you can celebrate from the National Museum of the American Latino: latino.si.edu/learn/teachi...

Happy Birthday to trailblazer Christine Darden! Born on this day in 1942, Christine led research at NASA on the sound barrier and sonic boom. Learn more: engineerteen.org/4679/Christi...

"Achievements that first make people laugh and then make them think. That’s the motto of the Ig Nobel Prizes, an annual competition that—parodying the Nobel Prizes—recognizes some of the world’s most unusual scientific studies." www.wired.com/story/cockro...

"Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students...Critics, however, worry that they’ll narrow too much what students learn, confuse employers, limit graduate school options..." www.the74million.org/article/3-ye...

"The AI boom has disrupted the way engineers work...So amidst the uncertainty, advice for young professionals often turns to a common refrain: Be adaptable. But what does adaptability look like in practice?" spectrum.ieee.org/adaptable-en...

Women’s Equality Day occurs annually on August 26 in the USA to commemorate the date the 19th Amendment was certified and some women in the country received the right to vote. The day has also become a time to bring attention to women’s equality issues. constitutioncenter.org/blog/why-aug...

"Engineers are essential to every aspect of the attractions industry. Expertise from many engineering disciplines—civil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical, computer & electrical—is required to take a thrill ride...from concept to completion" 🎢 swe.org/magazine/eng...

"National Aviation Day was first proclaimed in 1939... Each year since...sky-faring Americans have come together on this date in an annual celebration of flight – a time to revel in spreading our wings and slipping the surly bonds of Earth." www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/...

"To these teens, the stakes for getting ahead of AI are clear. They pointed out how adult leaders were slow to protect students...'The adults themselves haven’t been able to come to consensus on this, right? And so now it falls to the kids. Let them lead the way'" www.kqed.org/mindshift/66...

The Royal Australian Chemical Institute partnered with Rebel Girls "to celebrate the power of STEM and storytelling — inspiring young people, especially those with disabilities, to see themselves in STEM and dream without limits." Check out the ebook and activities: www.raci.org.au/education-ou...

Thank you, Zoom Cares, for the generous $500k grant to help us expand EngineerTeen and help more students explore engineering, connect with engineers, and discover pathways into the profession! www.nae.edu/352274/Engin...

Happy Birthday, Mary Golda Ross! Born August 9, 1908, Mary was the first known Native American female engineer and worked on early space exploration projects at Lockheed Martin. Learn more: www.engineerteen.org/Mary-Golda-R...

Happy Birthday, Neil Armstrong! Born August 5, 1930, Armstrong was the commander of Apollo 11 and the first person to set foot on the Moon 🌕🧑‍🚀 Learn more: www.engineerteen.org/11395/neil-a...

"Too often, first-generation and low-income students are told that hard work is enough. But that message is incomplete. ...The missing piece is someone willing to teach you that second curriculum, if you weren’t among the lucky few to inherit it." www.the74million.org/article/the-...

"schools should focus on helping students develop the core skills of curiosity, adaptability, communication and resilience. Those are the qualities that prepare students to navigate change, solve problems and continue learning long after they leave high school." www.edsurge.com/news/reality...

"these skewed ideas about scientists are not just laughable & inaccurate but pernicious. I fear they worsen societal attitudes toward the entire scientific enterprise. And they prevent young students from seeing science as a future that might include them" www.scientificamerican.com/article/dist...

"During a recent STEM Next Career Chat, teens from across the country heard firsthand how careers in chemistry, engineering & technology take shape...They shared how their journeys evolved, the skills they rely on every day & what today’s students can do to prepare" stemnext.org/breaking-int...

"Artificial intelligence is often promoted as a way to make teachers more effective...But [in] one of the first randomized trials testing AI in real classrooms...Students whose teachers were given access to an AI teaching assistant felt less motivated to learn." www.kqed.org/mindshift/66...

"High school students entering college need to think ahead and build work experience and skills as soon as they can, experts say. College is still key to long-term success. Just not on its own." www.the74million.org/article/what...

"[FIFA] has partnered with tech giant Lenovo to launch Football AI Pro, which is designed to analyze over 2000 different metrics & deliver real-time insights...." "Plus, how a team of researchers grew 16 stadiums’ worth of FIFA-class turf" www.sciencefriday.com/segments/wor...

ICYMI: Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Writing Contest! Students were asked to use both writing and art to express how engineers create a better world. View the winning submissions: www.engineerteen.org/23279

Happy Independence Day! 🎆

"Every year since 1973, the National Inventors Hall of Fame® has honored another class of world-changing Inductees. ...Read on to discover the 2026 National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees and learn about the impact they’ve made!" www.invent.org/blog/behind-...

"AI Offside, AI RefCAms, and Footbal AI Pro - oh my! - How AI Is Transforming the 2026 FIFA World Cup!" www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxnY...

Happy International Women in Engineering Day! #INWED26 is a day to celebrate women working in engineering and all they do for the world. The 2026 theme is "Engineering Intelligence". Visit www.inwed.org.uk for more + check out the EngineerTeen Gallery to see tons of women in engineering!

Today we observe Juneteenth, the oldest-known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Learn more about the history of Juneteenth from the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture : nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stor...

"During the World Cup...join the GLOBE Program in collecting environmental data where the world plays soccer! ...you can help investigate the environment where soccer (football) is played in your community." www.globe.gov/do-globe/mea...

"Every four years, soccer fans eagerly await the sport’s biggest event: the [FIFA] World Cup. But before each dramatic kickoff, artists and researchers spend years designing, testing and revising the official match ball." www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-...

It's #WorldOceanDay! This annual event is a day to celebrate and take action to protect our oceans. Follow @worldoceanday.bsky.social and find info, resources, downloads, and more at worldoceanday.org 🌊

"New graduates’ careers are unfolding in an era when AI is not optional. The most successful engineers treat [AI] as leverage, not competition. Here are seven tips to help keep young professionals in demand no matter how quickly the field’s tools evolve." spectrum.ieee.org/7-ways-engin...

"90% of rural students graduate from high school, more than their counterparts in cities or suburbs...But only a little more than half go straight to college... Now the work has turned to getting these students to enroll in and graduate from college." hechingerreport.org/as-more-rura...

Happy Birthday, Igor Sikorsky! Born May 25, 1889, Sikorsky designed the first successful multi-engine airplane and invented the modern helicopter. Learn more: www.engineerteen.org/11396/igor-i...

Happy Birthday, Lillian Gilbreth! Born on this day in 1878, Gilbreth was the... -1st woman elected to the NAE -1st honorary member of SWE -2nd female member of ASME -1st woman to receive the Hoover Medal ...and so much more! Learn all about her: www.engineerteen.org/4698/lillian...

Happy Birthday, Esther Conwell! Born on this day in 1922, Conwell researched how electrons travel through semiconductors, which helped jump-start the computer age. She was also the first woman to receive the Edison Medal from IEEE. Learn more: www.engineerteen.org/4676/esther-...

"newer incarnation simultaneously aims to make the vocational high school more college oriented & the comprehensive high school more career oriented. Are the millions of dollars invested in these programs actually helping students get a head start on college & careers?" www.kqed.org/mindshift/66...