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ECH
Engineering, Science and Technology Council of Houston
P.O. Box 10087
Houston, TX 77026
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Welcome to the Engineering, Science and Technology Council of Houston Website

Serving the Houston Community Since 1945

The purpose of ECH is to promote math and science education, enhance opportunities for professional development and discussion, and to serve as a focal point for informing the public on engineering, science, and technical matters.


What's New

Join ECH leaders at the volunteer and leadership development workshop Feb 27 to discuss recruiting, engaging, and retaining young professionals. Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land. RSVP requested. See event for details.
 
ECH is partnering with Houston Museum of Natural Science to sponsor a "Change in Cold" presentation on the International Polar Year and funded by the PEW Center for Global Climate Change. IPY is a large scientific program focused on the Arctic and the Antarctic which involve over 200 projects, with thousands of scientists from over 60 nations examining a wide range of physical, biological and social research topics. For information on IPY, see http://www.ipy.org/about-ipy. For information on PEW Center, see http://www.pewclimate.org/.
 
EcoBot Challenge is is an opportunity for students in grades 5-8 to develop critical problem-solving skills in real-world situations. Teams must integrate math, physics and computer skills from the classroom to design and build robots that perform real-world environmental tasks. Judging takes place April 17th at Reliant Center. For information, see
http://www.ecobotchallenge.com/index.shtml. To be a sponsor or to volunteer, contact Doug Kleiner of the Education Foundation of Harris County at 713-696-8290 or dkleiner@hcde-texas.org.
 
eCYBERMISSION is the U. S. Army's free virtual science, math and technology competition for students in grades 6 - 9. The program encourages students to explore real-world applications of science, math and technology; helps them learn valuable teamwork skills; and fosters interest in the fields of science and math. For information, see https://www.ecybermission.com/public/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fDefault.aspx. Judging takes place late Feb - March, and regional winners are notified late April. To be a team advisor, contact Katherine Smith at Katherine.smith@ecybermission.com or Olivia Willard  at Olivia.willard@ecybermission.com.   

What We Do

  • Sponsor Science & Engineering Fair of Houston
  • Sponsor Houston Museum of Natural Science high school interns
  • Recognize outstanding corporate contributions to science, technology, engineering, and math education for grades K-12
  • Partner with education non-profit organizations to provide tools and support for teachers
  • Provide conferences about scientific issues concerning Houston
  • Help member organizations publicize events
  • Provide web links to career information and job opportunities
  • Provide articles and web links to information about science, technology, engineering, and math
For more information please contact Victoria Rockwell by email at Victoria.Rockwell@Airliquide.com.
 
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