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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Engineers

For Students 9th - 10th
A career as an engineer is profiled. Included: nature of the work, training, advancement, employment, job outlook. projections data, earnings, related occupations. Click on any of the multiple engineering careers listed for more...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Science Careers: Materials Scientist and Engineer

For Students 9th - 10th
An interest in chemistry and physics is what you need to explore the career of materials scientist or engineer. In this career you manipulate atoms to change the structure of materials to make new products. This Science Buddies site lays...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Energy Engineer

For Students 9th - 10th
With the emphasis on energy consevation, there is much need for someone in the career as an energy efficiency engineer. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed for this career, as well as the education and job...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Petroleum Engineer

For Students 9th - 10th
A career in petroleum engineering can take many paths. This profile from Science Buddies explains the education requirements and what the job could entail. You can read some interviews with people who are petroleum engineers, and watch a...
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Website
TryEngineering

Try Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource about engineering in the classroom and engineering as a career. Read articles about events, discoveries, and activities taking place around the world. Learn about interesting engineering-related facts, figures,...
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PBS

Pbs: Who Builds Big

For Students 9th - 10th
Who Builds Big? Learn about careers in engineering and architecture. Scroll to the bottom for more links in this PBS series to find about individuals who build bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams, and tunnels.
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National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: Engineering: Research Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of engineering research that is currently being performed through NSF funding. Students can learn how engineers improve health, strengthen the economy and many more topics.
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PBS

Pbs: Nova: The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers

For Students 9th - 10th
This series of videos about inspirational scientists and engineers looks at their passions both inside and outside the laboratory.
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Other

Lemelson Mit: James Mc Lurkin, Robotic Ants

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the biography of James McLurkin, the inventor of robotic ants.
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Iowa State University

Iowa State University: Materials Science and Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Iowa State University's department of Materials Science and Engineering, including news, academics, people, research, and general information.
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Other

Uss Constitution Museum: Constructing Constitution Activity

For Students 5th - 8th
This USS Constitution Museum resources allows students to become ship builder and create their own version of the USS Constitution.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Engineering Is...collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a diverse collection of media resources that focuses on the intersection of engineering and science. Middle and high school students can learn how scientists and engineers work together across disciplines to investigate issues,...
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National Academy of Engineering

Greatest Achievements: Greatest Engineering Achievements Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
From 1900 to present day, this timeline provides dates and descriptions of the greatest engineering achievements.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Technology Education: Technology: Engineering and Design

For Students 9th - 10th
Glencoe offers the STEM Handbook which outlines the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math in opening many career pathways.
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Website
Other

Discover Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating look at what engineering is, what engineers do, and how engineers can change the world. Find videos, fun facts about great engineers and engineering successes, activities, games, downloads, and other sites to explore....
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Other

Engineer Girl: Why Be an Engineer

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Academy of Engineering promotes engineering as a career, especially to women and girls. Answer questions you have about becoming an engineer and about being an engineer.
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Other

Engineer Girl: Fun Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fun facts about engineering, women engineers, and engineering achievements.
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Other

Engineer Girl: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This career-oriented site offers advice for students interested in entering engineering as well firsthand experiences and reflections on the challenges and rewards of this career path. Its interactive sections include Engineers, What...
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Engineering Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
Take an interactive quiz over engineering careers. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
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Other

The Mathematical Association of America: Career Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers dozens of essays written by people who use math in their careers, providing practical answers to the question: 'Why should I study math?'."
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National Academy of Engineering

Engineer Girl

For Students 9th - 10th
Website designed to bring national attention to the exciting opportunities that engineering represents for girls and women.
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Science for Kids

Science Kids: Science Facts: Engineering Jobs

For Students 6th - 8th
This site explores different types of engineering jobs. Discover 15 branches of engineering within this site.
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Energy4Me

Energy4me: Meet the Society of Petroleum Engineers Experts

For Students 9th - 10th
Hear from the Society of Petroleum Engineers' team of Energy Experts, composed of engineers and industry specialists.
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Energy4Me

Energy4me: Types of Engineers

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about fifteen different types of engineering careers in the field of energy.