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FIRST Robotics Regional Competition and Awards

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:00:00 GMT

FIRST Robotics Regional Competition and Awards
Start Date: 1-Apr-10 8:00 AM
End Time: 3-Apr-10 6:00 PM
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX 77010
Event Details:

FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is a unique varsity sport of the mind designed to help high-school-aged young people discover how interesting and rewarding the life of engineers and researchers can be.

The FIRST Robotics Competition challenges teams of young people and their mentors to solve a common problem in a six-week timeframe using a standard "kit of parts" and a common set of rules. Teams build robots from the parts and enter them in competitions designed by Dean Kamen, Dr. Woodie Flowers, and a committee of engineers and other professionals.

FIRST redefines winning for these students because they are rewarded for excellence in design, demonstrated team spirit, gracious professionalism and maturity, and the ability to overcome obstacles. Scoring the most points is a secondary goal. Winning means building partnerships that last.

Breakaway is the 2010 game for the FIRST Breakaway is the game for the 2010 FIRST Robotics Competition, announced on January 9, 2010. Robots direct soccer balls into goals, overcoming "bumps" in the field, and suspend themselves on towers.

Robots play Breakaway on a 27 by 54-foot rectangular field known as the field. The field is bordered by a set of guardrails and alliance walls. There are two "bumps" in the field that divides it into three zones. During the game matches, the robots are controlled from alliance stations located outside the ends of the field. These rectangular zones consist of three team player stations that provide connectivity between the controls used by the robot operators and the arena. Goals are located at the corners of the field, and extend behind the alliance wall and adjacent to the player stations. After balls are scored, human players may pick up the balls and pass them to the center of the alliance station to be placed on the ball return rack and reenter play at midfield; teams are penalized if balls are not reentered beyond a set time limit.

George R. Brown Convention Center

1001 Avenida de las Americas

Houston, TX 77010

International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering & Environment) Project Olympiad

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:00:00 GMT

International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering & Environment) Project Olympiad
Start Date: 14-Apr-10 8:00 AM
End Time: 19-Apr-10 9:00 PM
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX 77010
Event Details:

I-SWEEEP, the International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering, and Environment) Project Olympiad, is a groundbreaking science fair open to middle and high school students. It is the largest science fair event of its kind world-wide.

I-SWEEEP is organized by the Cosmos Foundation, a non-profit educational organization in Houston with a mission to establish college preparatory K-12 schools focusing on math, science, engineering, and computer technologies in an effort to provide a world-class education to public. Cosmos Foundation currently operates 19 high performing public STEM schools in Texas.

Cosmos Foundation organizes this prestigious event with the support of K-12 public school systems, leaders of industry, and higher education institutions. I-SWEEEP works with local, national, and international science fair organizations to bring together the top-ranking participants and qualifying projects from these competitions.

Houston will again be home to the third I-SWEEEP in April 14-19, 2010 in George R. Brown Convention Center.

George R. Brown Convention Center

1001 Avenida De Las Americas

Houston, TX 77010

EcoBot Challenge

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:00:00 GMT

EcoBot Challenge
Start Date: 17-Apr-10 8:00 AM
End Time: 17-Apr-10 6:00 PM
Location: Reliant Center, Houston, TX 77054
Event Details:

The EcoBot Challenge gives students the option of entering two different competitions. They can build physical robots that perform specific environmental tasks. They can develop ideas for robots that perform other environmental tasks and then create a PowerPoint presentation that describes how they would market their inventions.

Both contests are open and free to all Texas students in grades 5-8.

Schedule for Robotic Competition

8 AM Registration Opens

9 AM Welcoming Remarks

9:30 AM - Noon Preliminary Rounds

12 - 1 PM Lunch*

1 - 3 PM Conclude Preliminary Rounds

3 - 5 PM Finals

5 - 6 PM Awards

*Lunch will be provided by our corporate sponsors.

After preliminary rounds, the six teen teams with the highest scores in each division will move to the finals. We will present awards to:

The top 16 teams in each division
The top 4 teams overall
Teams exhibiting outstanding creativity, teamwork, etc.

We will divide the Challenge into four main areas: the competition room for robots, the marketing competition rooms, the practice area, the exhibit hall/eating area.

In the exhibit area, students and families may interact with sponsors and partner organizations between rounds of the competition. The exhibits will give students insights to career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and the environment

Reliant Center

One Rliant Park

Houston, TX 77054

2010 Intelligent Transportation Society of America Annual Meeting

Mon, 03 May 2010 13:00:00 GMT

2010 Intelligent Transportation Society of America Annual Meeting
Start Date: 3-May-10 8:00 AM
End Time: 5-May-10 5:30 PM
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX 77010
Speaker: Sam Palmisano

Event Details:

ITS America’s 20th Annual Meeting & Exposition will provide transportation professionals and policymakers the necessary tools and strategies they need to create communities that are safer, cleaner, more livable and less congested. As national, state and local leaders are working to find innovative solutions to our nation’s transportation challenges in a fiscally-constrained environment, you can not afford to miss this opportunity to learn more about cost-effective technology solutions for reducing traffic congestion, greenhouse gas emissions, and traffic accidents, financing infrastructure projects, collecting performance measurement data, and improving system management.

This year’s theme is “Connecting Communities through Smart Transportation Solutions.” We will also provide you with important policy insight from government officials and planning insights from leading transportation practioners.

For program, schedule, and hotel, and registration details, see the conference web site at http://www.itsa.org/annualmeeting/c80/News_and_Events/Calendar/Annual_Meeting_and_Exposition.html.

To kick off the conference, the Texas Senate Committee on Transportation and Homeland Security will convene at the George R. Brown Convention Center to take testimony and discuss issues related to transportation and homeland security.

The venue will host several ancillary meetings held by such organizations as the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, and the Regional Safety Council to provide a window on the collaborative work taking place in the Houston region.

Sam Palmisano, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of IBM, will close out the conference by sharing his vision for creating a smarter transportation network through technology innovations.

Exposition and networking events will be ideal for building your business development network and the conference program and technical tours will provide you with a fresh look at the emerging projects, products, and services that are changing surface transportation.

The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) is the oldest and largest national association representing the intelligent transportation systems industry, bringing together thousands of professionals in transportation, technology, research, business and academia to find and share solutions to America’s infrastructure challenges. Members include private corporations, public agencies, and academic institutions involved in the research, development and design of Intelligent Transportation Systems technologies that enhance safety, increase mobility and sustain the environment.

George R. Brown Convention Center

1001 Avenida de las Americas

Houston, TX 77010

CSTEM Challenge National Competition

Sat, 08 May 2010 13:30:00 GMT

CSTEM Challenge National Competition
Start Date: 8-May-10 8:30 AM
End Time: 8-May-10 5:30 PM
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX 77010
Event Details:

The National CSTEM Challenge is designed to connect three levels (elementary, middle, and high) of basic education providing feeder pattern schools with a project that allows them to work collaboratively on problem-solving. The CSTEM Challenge integrates communication, science, technology, engineering, mathematics (CSTEM), social studies and art through an essential theme, Everyone is an Artist and an Engineer. Further, this project provides students with opportunities to see how their work affects all aspects of life, including endangered wildlife, and teaching the students about environmental stewardship.

The CSTEM feeder pattern model assist schools in developing a pipeline of students highly motivated and prepared for higher level learning in related areas by:

Increasing students interest in math and science
Building capacity and sustaining hands-on, project-based, problem-based learning through the continued implementation of CSTEM pedagogy
Engaging minority, at-risk, socio-economically disadvantaged, gifted and talented, and underrepresented students in CSTEM projects that improves their academic performance and develops them socially and emotionally, a formula that assist in reducing the achievement gap
Developing team building skills and providing mentoring opportunities
Providing a platform for teachers to put into practice project-based learning that allow students to experience learning through real-life application and competition
Providing an opportunity for teachers and students to learn the global impact of their work
Providing tools and resources that enrich curriculum by adding the WOW factor, magic, mystery, purpose, relevance, and higher level thinking to classrooms
Developing a network within feeder pattern schools that creates stronger learning communities of high achieving students prepared for post-secondary education and the workforce in related STEM fields.

The 2010 CSTEM Challenge Categories:

CSTEMbreak (social media)
CSTEMgreen Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Robotics
Mural
Sculpture
Creative Writing

George R. Brown Convention Center

1001 Avenida De Las Americas

Houston, TX 77010

Earth Science Week

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:30:00 GMT

Earth Science Week
Start Date: 10-Oct-10 8:30 AM
End Time: 16-Oct-10 5:30 PM
Location: TBD
Event Details:

Since October 1998, the American Geological Institute (AGI) has organized this national and international event to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth Sciences and to encourage stewardship of the Earth. This year's Earth Science Week will celebrate the theme "Exploring Energy." “Exploring Energy,” the theme of Earth Science Week 2010, will engage young people and the public in learning about Earth's energy reources. AGI hosts Earth Science Week in cooperation with sponsors as a service to the public and the geoscience community. Each year, local groups, educators, and interested individuals organize celebratory events. Earth Science Week offers opportunities to discover the Earth sciences and engage in responsible stewardship of the Earth. The program is supported by the U.S. Geological Survey, NASA, the National Park Service, the AAPG Foundation, U.S. Department of Energy, ExxonMobil, ESRI, and other geoscience groups.

TBD

Science Quest - Providing Science Classes to Grade K-12

Jon Bartell — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Hello, my name is Jon Bartell, and I own Science Quest, a company that provides science classes to children in private schools, day care facilities, and public schools throughout Harris and Montgomery counties. Contact me at 281-732-9327, or from the web site at http://science-quest.com/. I am a retired scientist with over 25 years of experience.

I have been providing these services for over seven years. Science Quest classes are perfect for all age groups. Classes are 45 minutes in length. A class could include a number of animals – for example, rabbits, turtles, birds, lizards, ferrets, hedgehogs, snakes, chinchillas. All animals are rescues and come from interesting parts of the world. There is a world of discovery and great stories surrounding each of these animals. The children are allowed to touch the animals to their hearts desire. I teach the importance of being gentle, kind, and patient when dealing with the animals. For example, if the animals are hungry we might offer them food – the rabbit is always up for a carrot!

In addition, I bring a number of scientific experiments to the classroom. I selected each of these experiments because of their great WOW factor. Each has a story of basic chemistry or physics that is explained in an age-appropriate fashion, and is always entertaining. After all, no matter what we teach our students, if they aren't listening, it is for naught.

I provide classes covering a wide range of science topics. Many of the schools and centers I attend have a science curriculum that I’m able to parallel with school projects and combine with hands-on activities. I have other activities for older students including The Egg Drop Contest, Float Your Boat Contest, a working hovercraft the kids can ride, Build a Bridge Contest, Rocket Building (Alka-Seltzer as well as larger water rockets) and making Slime. This is not the white glue slime but real Polyvinyl Alcohol based slime (yes it is very safe).

I hope this information provides an overview of what Science Quest is. I look forward to coming to your school.

Following are references from school districts and organizations which have benefited from my programs:

Conroe Independent School District 3rd grade teacher writes: "I am writing this letter to recommend a wonderful program for your school or campus. As a teacher, I see programs every year aimed at motivating our students to succeed and look to their futures. Mr.Bartell, the Science Guy, came to our campus last semester and I must say his presentation is one of the best I have seen. He does not just "talk" about science, he brings science alive. His program is interactive and exciting for students. Mr. Bartell's program reinforces how important reading and math are to anything the students hope to accomplish. He reminds them that they are the future of science and exploration. That there are great discoveries yet to be made and they can be a part of them. His program began with our affect on the environment. The students loved the variety of animals Mr. Bartell brought to share and the first hand stories of their rescues. The kids were amazed with his friend the bird and their wonderful relationship. The snake was also a big hit! Mr. Bartell's knowledge of the animals and the environmental dangers they face was spell-binding. His down to earth "things everyone can do to help" showed the students that they can make a difference. They are part of the solution. Mr. Bartell's program continued with ways to use everyday items and trash to create exciting science adventures at home. He takes science out of the realm of text-books and into the real world. His easy to do experiments make science accessible and meaningful to all types."

From ParentsConnect Average Parent Rating: "This is a real Scientist with a gift for getting kids (and grown ups) excited about science and learning. There is no crazy wig or lab coat. There are a dozen or so animals that the kids LOVE, there are interactive experiments, crazy fun toilet paper tricks, and an infectious sense of humor that grown ups will appreciate. Jon is amazing!" A Happy Parent Writes: Thank you Mr. Jon for the best Birthday party ever. My son and his friends couldn't stop talking about it. I was surprised to see how many parents decided to stay. I think we had as many adults as kids. It was a blast. Thanks again for making my son's birthday one he will not forget. Pictures of a few Science Quest “assistants.”

Mr. Peabody

Spike

Tommy

26-Jan-10 11:00 PM

Providing an Affordable Living Space for People Who Have Lost Their Home Due to a Disaster or Financial Emergency

Dr. Zafar Taqvi — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

2009-10 Future City Competition challenge for middle schools in the Texas-Houston Region is open for registration at http://www.futurecity.org. This year's theme is Providing an Affordable Living Space for People Who Have Lost Their Home Due to a Disaster or Financial Emergency. Contact Regional Coordinator, Dr. Zafar Taqvi at 281-244-4436 or email Z.Taqvi@IEEE.org. For information about last year's competition and schedule, see the IEEE local Galveston Bay website at http://ewh.ieee.org/r5/galveston_bay/futurecity-houston/. Registration deadline is October 31.

1-Sep-09 6:00 PM

Creating Green Living Spaces to House the Neediest

Zafar Taqvi — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

2009-10 Future City® Competition challenge for America's middle schoolers

Texas-Houston Region Competition NOW Open for Registration

WASHINGTON DC, May 26 2009 - Designing affordable housing for those most in need is enormously complicated. But how to do it while adhering to LEED recognized green building standards, with an emphasis on energy efficiency and a low carbon footprint?

That’s the challenge for America’s middle schoolers as they prepare for National Engineers Week Foundation’s 2009-10 Future City Competition. Now entering its 18th year, Future City Competition invites seventh and eighth graders nationwide to create the cities of tomorrow and encourages interest in science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on applications.

“Future City motivates students to learn more about the possibilities and opportunities for careers in engineering,” said Leslie Collins, Executive Director, National Engineers Week Foundation. “As they participate in the competition, they realize that engineering is exciting and creative and that they can use what they know to make a difference in the world. Helping young people discover what the field has to offer is a critical step in insuring that the engineering profession continues to grow in the years ahead.”

Themed Providing An Affordable Living Space For People Who Have Lost Their Home Due to a Disaster or Financial Emergency, this year’s Future City Competition will attract more than 33,000 students from 1,100 middle schools in regions located across the country. Participating students will be asked to design a model of their city using SimCity 4 Deluxe software, provided by Electronic Arts, and then build a physical model of the city using recycled materials. They will also write a research essay describing their design and a second narrative outlining the key features of their city.

Texas-Houston Regional Competition gets underway with the new school year in September and will culminate with the regional final on January 23rd at San Jacinto College, Central Campus in Pasadena. One winning team from each region qualifies for a trip to the national finals in Washington DC, which take place during Engineer’s Week, February 15-17, 2010. The National Finals Grand Prize winners receive a trip to U.S. Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, provided by National Finals host Bentley Systems, Incorporated. The second and third prize winners receive $5,000 and $2,000 scholarships for their schools’ technology programs.

“We learned that engineering is more than just making sure that buildings work the way they are supposed to,” commented Tom Krajnak, 14, a member of the 2009 Grand Prize winning team from Bexley Middle School in Bexley, Ohio. “Engineers are involved in every aspect of building a city. We discovered how necessary they are and now we know the reasons why.”

Registration deadline for schools nationwide is October 31, 2009 but, to help students get an early start before the close of the current school year, Future City is offering early registration to interested students. REGISTRATION FOR THE COMPETITION IS ALREADY OPEN. Future City is also looking for professional engineers who may be interested in serving as mentors. For information, school registration, or to volunteer in the Future City Competition, visit www.futurecity.org. Interested schools may go to www.futurecity.org, select registration, then Texas, and Houston to register their schools.

For additional information on Texas-Houston Regional competition, please contact Regional Coordinator, Dr Zafar Taqvi at 281-244-4436 or email Z.Taqvi@IEEE.org. Houston Region information is available on local website http://ewh.ieee.org/r5/galveston_bay/futurecity-houston/

About Future City Competition

The 18th Annual Future City Competition, for seventh and eighth grade students, is held from September, 2009 through February, 2010. The National Future City Competition is sponsored in part by the National Engineers Week Foundation, a consortium of professional and technical societies and major U.S. corporations. Major funding comes from Bentley Systems, Incorporated, Ford Motor Company and Shell.

About Engineers Week

The National Engineers Week Foundation, a formal coalition of more than 100 professional societies, major corporations and government agencies, is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers among young students and by promoting pre-college literacy in math and science. Engineers Week also raises public understanding and appreciation of engineers' contributions to society. Founded in 1951, it is among the oldest of America's professional outreach efforts. Co-chairs for 2010 are ExxonMobil Corporation and the American Society of Civil Engineers.

For more information, visit www.eweek.org. Or contact Sayles & Winnikoff Communications: Jamie Goldman at (212) 725-5200 ex. 12 or email at jamie@sayleswinnikoff.com.

3-Jun-09 5:00 PM

2009 Houston Area Engineer of the Year

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Representatives of various Houston engineering organizations have selected Mr. Edwin C. Friedrichs, P.E., LEED AP, as the 2009 Houston Area “Engineer of the Year.” The selection of Mr. Friedrichs is a result of his distinguished record of service to his profession, contributions to numerous technical and professional societies, and long-standing involvement in civic and humanitarian activities. Mr. Friedrichs will be honored during the nationwide celebration of Engineers’ Week on Thursday, February 19, 2009.

A licensed professional engineer in Texas, Mr. Friedrichs has been with Walter P Moore since 1977 and has led its Infrastructure Division in the expansion of services and growing national portfolio. He is recognized by his peers as an expert in transportation planning and complex site development. He shares this expertise by serving on various local, state, and national committees and in board positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) and the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE).

He devises engineering solutions to help build better communities. Some of his signature projects include the Uptown Houston Transportation Master Plan and Streetscape Improvements Program, numerous roadways and facilities at the Texas Medical Center, Sam Houston Tollway Section VII-A, Minute Maid Park, Lake Texana State Park, BMC Software Headquarters, and the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Mr. Friedrichs works to find consensus, both in his professional work and his civic activities, with groups such as South Main Alliance, Rice Design Alliance, Greater Houston Partnership, Houston Achievement Place, and various City of Houston committees.

He is a recipient of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers Northwest Houston Chapter Young Engineer of the Year Award, the Patrice Johnson Distinguished Alumnus Award from Leadership Houston, the American Society of Civil Engineers Edmund Friedman Young Engineer of the Year Award, and the Service to People Award from the Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

The Houston Engineering Community is extremely proud to bestow upon Mr. Friedrichs the honor of Houston Area “2009 Engineer of the Year” in recognition of his lifelong service and contributions to the engineering profession, and to his community.

19-Mar-09 2:00 PM

Scientific discovery takes center stage in Reno, Nevada at the 2009 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:00:00 GMT

May 10-16, 2009, Reno-Sparks Convention Center

The 2009 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) will bring 1,600 exceptional high-school science students from more than 50 countries to Reno to compete for $4 million in prize money as semi-finalists in the world’s largest science, math, and engineering competition.

ISEF is the world's largest pre-college science competition and provides an opportunity for the best young scientists from around the globe to share ideas, showcase cutting-edge science projects, and compete for awards and scholarships.

The Society for Science & the Public partners with Intel—along with dozens of other corporate, academic, government and science-focused sponsors—who provide support and awards for the Intel ISEF each year.

To reach the Intel ISEF, you follow this path:

First, you compete in a high school or local science fair.
If you win at the high school or local level, you can then compete in a regional or state fair.
If you win at the regional or state level, you may be eligible to compete at the Intel ISEF. Each affiliated fair can send up to two individual finalists and one team consisting of up to three members to represent them at the Intel ISEF.

19-Mar-09 2:00 PM

Houston Museum of Natural Science Student and Teaching Awards

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Through the generosity of the Cockrell Foundation, The Houston Museum of Natural Science is proud to offer the Evelyn Frensley Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement in Science or Mathematics.

Two awards of $1,500 will go to two high school juniors in Harris County. Of special interest to the Museum review committee is a description of plans for college and future career and a description of projects or activities that demonstrate ability and interest in science or mathematics.

In recognition of the fine educators of Houston we also offer the Wilhelmina C. Robertson Excellence in Science or Mathematics Teaching Award. This award of $1,500 will go to one K-5th grade science or math teacher, and one 6th-12th grade science or math teacher who demonstrates significant ability and dedication to teaching in either discipline in Harris County.

The scholarships and awards will be presented at a special Excellence in Science or Mathematics Luncheon in the fall of 2009.

The deadline for all nominations is April 24, 2009.

For any questions or concerns please contact the HMNS Education Department on 713.639.4651 or email sstevenson@hmns.org.

19-Mar-09 2:00 PM

Upcoming Highlights of 2009 National Engineers Week

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Excerpts from the National Engineers web site…

Future City Competition

Each year, the Future City Competition introduces tens of thousands of seventh- and eighth-graders to the rigors of creating cities of tomorrow. As part of the process, they work with a volunteer engineer mentor, who guides students through the complicated realities of creating a future community with a complete, functioning infrastructure, from skyscrapers and parks to transportation and energy. Along the way, students discover the role of engineering in their own lives, and their potential to take on that role themselves.

The annual Future City Competition, the nation’s largest not-for-profit engineering education program, asks middle school students – working with a teacher and mentor – to create cities on computers using SimCity 4 Deluxe, build a large, tabletop model of a portion of their city, prepare an oral presentation, and write an abstract and essay. This year’s essay challenged students to develop homes with self-sustaining water systems. To ensure a level playing field, models must have used recycled materials and could cost no more than $100.

More than 30,000 students from a record-number 1,111 schools participated in 2007-08. Winning teams, including their volunteer mentors, from 40 regional competitions across the country receive an all-expense-paid trip to the National Finals in Washington, D.C., February 16-18, 2009, during Engineers Week, co-chaired by Intel and the National Society of Professional Engineers.

For information on mentoring a Future City team, visit www.futurecity.org.

The Million Hours Campaign

Every day, engineers around the world volunteer an untold number of hours by giving back and reaching out to possible future engineers. National Engineers Week organizers want the world to know and see the collective strength of these efforts and are challenging all engineers to not only contribute to outreach activities, but log their volunteer hours on a newly designed Web site. The goal? To reach one million hours of outreach in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. For more information, see Million Hours Campaign home page.

New Faces of Engineering 2009 – Recognition for Young Engineers

The New Faces of Engineering strives to promote the accomplishments of young engineers by highlighting their engineering contributions and the resulting impact on society. The campaign is designed to enhance and improve the image of engineering by helping engineering students understand they are part of a global profession and by

Showing a group of young, diverse and talented engineers, thereby portraying engineering as an exciting profession open to everyone.
Providing both stimulation and incentive for college engineering students to explore the variety of career options available to them with their engineering degrees as well as encouraging high school students to study engineering in college.

For 2010, the criteria for recognition includes:

Engineers 30 years of age or younger
Have a degree in engineering from a recognized U.S. college or university, or from an equivalent international educational institution. Degrees in engineering technology, science, computer science, and similar disciplines do not qualify; a degree in computer engineering is acceptable.
Be a member of a sponsoring Engineers Week partner

As of August 1, 2008, the Engineers Week partners are:
American Council of Engineering Companies

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers

American Society of Civil Engineers

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers

ASME

Chinese Institute of Engineers - USA

IEEE-USA

Institute of Industrial Engineers

ISA: The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society

National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying

National Science Foundation

National Society of Professional Engineers

Project Management Institute

Society of Petroleum Engineers

National Science Foundation

US Army Corps of Engineers

U.S. Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program

The top individual New Faces will be featured in a full-page ad in USA TODAY during Engineers Week, February 15-21, 2009. Each photo will be captioned with the engineer’s name, name of the engineering society providing the nominee, employer, and a brief statement of that individual’s accomplishments as they relate to the public welfare.

National Engineers Week Foundation will profile each of the top individuals at eweek.org. The profiles will be posted on the Engineers Week web site at www.eweek.org and at www.discoverengineering.org, the Engineers Week web site for middle school students.

Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day is February 19, 2009

Women are severely underrepresented in the engineering profession. Research shows that girls and young women lose interest in subjects and the fields of study leading to engineering careers long before they enter college.

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day is now in its 8th year. Agilent Technologies, Inc. and the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation are lead sponsors, with additional funding from the Motorola Foundation.

As part of our focus on girls, we publicize the need for more women in engineering and reach K-12 girls with positive messages about math and science education and engineering careers. Additionally we strive to have engineering societies and other organizations incorporate their own focus on women engineers with a hope that these various entities can continue to collaborate in the future.

For specific information about what schools, companies and organizations are doing for Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, see EWeek.org's National Pledge Roster. If you would like information about having your school, company or organization participate in Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, request it at EWeek.org's Order Information page.

Global Marathon For, By and About Women in Engineering

The fifth annual Global Marathon For, By and About Women in Engineering – a live webcast and teleconference – runs continuously from Noon on Tuesday March 10 through Noon Wednesday, March 11, 2009 (EDT). Topics included tips on heightening awareness of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics issues among pre-college, college, and young career women, and examining issues such as retaining women in college engineering programs and the workplace.

About the National Engineers Week Foundation

The National Engineers Week Foundation, a formal coalition of more than 75 professional societies, major corporations and government agencies, is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers among young students and by promoting pre-college literacy in math and science. Engineers Week also raises public understanding and appreciation of engineers' contributions to society. Founded in 1951 it is among the oldest of America's professional outreach efforts. Co-chairs for 2009 are Intel and the National Society of Professional Engineers. For more information, visit www.eweek.org.

16-Nov-08 5:00 PM

2008 Engineer of the Year

LaTasha Brown — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:00:00 GMT

2008 Engineer of the Year

Mr. H. Thomas Kornegay, P.E.

Executive Director of Port of Houston Authority

Representatives of various Houston engineering organizations have selected Mr. H. Thomas Kornegay, P.E. as the 2008 Houston Area “Engineer of the Year.” The selection of Mr. Kornegay is a result of his distinguished record of service to his profession, contributions to numerous technical and professional societies, and long-standing involvement in civic and humanitarian activities. Mr. Kornegay will be honored during the nationwide celebration of Engineers’ Week on Friday, February 22, 2008.

Appointed executive director of the Port of Houston Authority in April 1992, Mr. Kornegay served as the PHA’s managing director for five years. Since joining the PHA staff in April 1972, Mr. Kornegay worked his way through the ranks, serving in the engineering department for 15 years before being appointed as managing director.

Mr. Kornegay has been affiliated with the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) for more than 25 years and served as president for two years. He has served as chairman of the board of the American Association of Port Authorities and chairman of the U.S. Delegation of AAPA, which represents more than 140 public port authorities in the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. Mr. Kornegay also served as president of the Gulf Ports Association.

In February 2005, Mr. Kornegay was named among the “Annual Journal of Commerce Leadership Roll,” a listing of the top 12 leaders in trade and logistics organizations. The magazine cited his leadership in designing at the Barbours Cut Terminal in the 1970s and his leadership in the current construction of the Bayport Container Terminal.

He was appointed to serve on the executive committee of the Transportation Research Board, which is responsible for recommending transportation policy and programs to the National Research Council. He has also served on the board of directors of the World Trade Division of the Greater Houston Partnership and as a committee chairman for the Marine Board of the National Research Council and the College of Civil Engineering at the University of Texas.

The Houston Engineering Community is extremely proud to bestow upon Mr. Kornegay the honor of Houston Area “2008 Engineer of the Year” in recognition of his life long service and contributions to the engineering profession, and to his community. A licensed professional engineer in Texas, Mr. Kornegay serves on the Texas Society of Professional Engineers, the TSPE-Greater Houston Chapter, and the National Society of Professional Engineers.

For information on the 2008 Engineers’ Week Celebration, please contact Publicity Chair for HEW Committee: LaTasha Brown, TxDOT at (713) 802-5370 or lbrown2@dot.state.tx.us.

Or visit the website at www.houstonengineersweek.org.

9-Jan-08 7:00 PM

The National Engineers Week Houston Area Future City competition is in need of Engineer Mentors!

Andrew Hunt — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 23:30:00 GMT

The work for this year’s Future City competition is just beginning and we do not want to see this team of students miss out on this great opportunity. Please consider volunteering a small amount of your time to share your engineering experiences with these children as a Future City Engineer Mentor.

The role of mentor may be served by one person or a group of individuals, all of whom must be Engineers. Many times the mentor position is shared by several people from the same company, each taking turns meeting with students. It would not be necessary for the mentor to attend every meeting time.

This is only a three month commitment beginning in November and ending January 19th. The majority of the work is done through student-teacher interaction, so the mentor(s) typically only meet with their team of students once or twice every two weeks for about one hour each meeting. This means a possible minimum time commitment of just 6 hours over 3 months.

The Future City competition is an excellent program and needs the engineering community’s support! The list of schools in need of an Engineer Mentor is below. If you are interested and would like to participate, please contact me at andrew.hunt@mustangeng.com or the Future City Regional Coordinator Dr. Zafar Taqvi at z.taqvi@ieee.org or for additional information. If you are not able to help out this year, please pass this information to others that may be interested.

More About National Engineers Week Future City Competition

The mission of the National Engineers Week Future City Competition is to provide a fun and exciting educational engineering program for 7th and 8th grade students that combine a stimulating engineering challenge with a "hands-on" application to present their vision of a City of the Future.

This is accomplished by:

Fostering engineering skills, such as teamwork, communication and problem solving skills.
Providing interaction among students, teachers, and engineer mentors.
Informing the community about the multi-disciplines within the engineering profession.
Inspiring students to explore futuristic concepts and careers in engineering.

The National Engineers Week Future City Competition requires:

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

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

At the local school level, a team of 3 students, a teacher, and an engineer mentor complete a SimCity 3000 computer model, create a to-scale display model, and participate in a local competition held January 19th. The winning regional team, with the teacher and students fully sponsored, is sent to Washington D.C. to compete nationally during National Engineers Week.

The Regional Competition on Saturday, January 19th will be held at San Jacinto Community College.

I can be reached at:
andrew.hunt@mustaneng.com
713-350-7643 – Office Direct

979-324-0022 – Mobile Phone

Thank you for your help!

Andrew Hunt

Civil/Structural Engineering

Mustang Engineering, L.P.

Future Cities Competition Schools In Need of an Engineer Mentor

Please Contact the Teacher Directly. If you have any questions, contact Andrew Hunt at 713-350-7643 or andrew.hunt@mustangeng.com

Name of School: The Woodlands Preparatory School

Teacher: Michele Kosin

Email: mkosin@woodlandsprep.org

School Address: 27440 Kuykendahl Rd., The Woodlands 77389

School Phone: 281-516-0600

Link to Map

Name of School: San Jacinto Intermediate

Teacher: Maricela Rodriguez

Email: msrodriguez@pasadenaisd.org

School Address: 3102 San Augustine, Pasadena 77503

School Phone: 713-740-0480

Link to Map

Name of School: Deer Park Junior High

Teacher: Michael Schoen

Email: mschoen@dpisd.org

School Address: 410 E 9th Street, Deer Park 77536

School Phone: 832-668-7500

Link to Map

Name of School: T.H. Rogers School

Teacher: Thomas Wilson

Email: twilson2@houstonisd.org

School Address: 5840 San Felipe St, Houston 77057

School Phone: 713-917-3577

Link to Map

Name of School: Lutheran South Academy

Teacher: Sheila Psencik

Email: sheila.psencik@lea-hou.org

School Address: 12555 Ryewater Dr, Houston 77089

School Phone: 281-464-8299

Link to Map

Name of School: Al Hadi

Teacher: Fariba Nazemi

Email: nazemi35@att.net

School Address: 2313 South Voss Rd., Houston 77057

School Phone: 713-787-5000

Link to Map

Name of School: Hogg Middle School

Teacher: Juan Salinas

Email: jsalina1@houstonisd.org

School Address: 1100 Merrill St, Houston 77009

School Phone: 713-802-4700

Link to Map

Name of School: Cornerstone Academy
Teacher: Carla Barden
Email: carlotta.barden@springbranchisd.co
School Address: 9016 Westview Drive, Houston 77055
School Phone: 713-365-5766
Link to Map

Name of School: St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
Teacher: Mimi Stidham
Email: mstidham@seascs.org
School Address: 6646 Addicks-Satsuma Rd, Houston, TX 77084
School Phone: 713-365-5766
Link to Map

23-Oct-07 6:30 PM

The Knowledge Box: Making The Connection

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Article reprinted from American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE) June 2007 Newsletter by Andy Ellis, National Board of Directors President.

The Knowledge Box is a traveling exhibit showcasing the many aspects of the oil and gas industry. It's purpose is to provide educators a forum to effectively present the petroleum industry, and to inform students of the vast career opportunities in the field. Designed to help teachers, this box includes teacher resources, hands-on activities and interactive lessons correlated to state and National Science Standards. This educational curriculum follows in line with other national initiatives such as “Project Learning Tree”, “Project Wild”, and “Project Wet”.

To give you an idea about the goals the Knowledge Box hopes to achieve, here are a few of the objectives.

• Discuss the importance of petroleum in our lives
• List several everyday objects made from petroleum
• Communicate connections between geology, petroleum and future careers
• Understand economic significance of the petroleum industry
• Explain the contributions of scientists and technology in the fields of geology and petroleum
• Analyze the effects of faulting, folding and earth’s movement
• Describe the origin of oil and natural gas
• Evaluate the economic and environmental impact/issues of fossil fuels
• Summarize the steps in locating, drilling and producing a well
• Compare and contrast land and offshore drilling and production

Several Chapters have already started sponsoring these Knowledge Boxes in their areas. If your chapter isn't listed yet, it's not too late. Contact your chapter representative for details or click here for more information:
http://www.aade.org/Downloads/KboxV1.pdf

29-Jun-07 10:00 AM

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What's New The Shell Eco-marathon began in 1939 as a friendly wager among researchers, and ended up a challenge to high school and college student teams from around the world to design, build, and test energy-efficient vehicles. Winning teams are chosen for accomplishments in a variety of categories, such as traveling the farthest distance using the least amount of energy. This year, 54 teams are registered to compete in the Americas event. For the first time ever, on March 26-28, Houston will host the event, which is open to the public, and admission is free. Two of the competing teams are from the University of Houston, and another is from Lamar University in Beaumont. For information, see http://www.shell.com/ecomarathon/Americas. The Children's Museum of Houston is sponsoring a Young Inventors' Showcase offered for grades K-8. The grand prize winner of the city-wide showcase wins an opportunity to work with a patent attorney to apply for a patent for their invention. The...

Member Job Links

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This page contains links to member organization and other web pages with job and career information. If you are a member of ECH and do not see your information here but would like to, please contact Deborah Silvi at deborah_silvi@bmc.com. American Chemical Society (ACS) http://www.acs.org/careers American Institute of Chemical Engineers South Texas Section (STS-AIChE) http://www.sts-aiche.org/ChemEngOpp.htm American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) http://www.ascehouston.org/en/jobs/search.asp American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) http://www.ashrae.org/publications/detail/15093 American Society of Mechanical Engineers - International Petroleum Technology Institute (IPTI) http://www.asme-ipti.org/public/PagKVPUH534232444.aspx American Society of Mechanical Engineers - South Texas Section (ASME) http://www.asmesouthtexas.org/asme_jobs.php American Society for Quality (ASQ) http://www.asq.org/career/ ...

Leadership

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If you would like more information regarding becoming a Member Organization of ECH, please contact Victoria Rockwell at Victoria.Rockwell@Airliquide.com. APPLICATION FOR ECH MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS: Any local Society or any local section of a national organization of engineering, architecture, science, technology, or allied technical professions, and non-profit organizations or accredited educational institutions whose chief objective is the advancement of the knowledge and practice of these disciplines or the promotion of these interests, and which is not organized for commercial purposes, is eligible for membership as a Constituent Society. Section 2. ADMISSION: Organizations whose qualifications conform to the requirements of Section 1 shall be admitted after receipt of a written application to ECH, provided an affirmative vote is received from the majority of the Executive Committee. Once admitted to ECH, the timely payment of annual dues is a requirement to continue...

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Serving the Houston Community Since 1945 Purpose 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. Mission Focus the diverse resources of its constituent organizations on significant engineering, scientific and technological issues facing the greater Houston area. Promote educational programs in grades K-12 in math, science and technology subject areas, and the development of engineering, science and technical career opportunities in the greater Houston area. Promote the professional growth and community involvement of its constituent organizations, their individual members, and their respective professionals. Serve as a forum for communications between the professional engineering, scientific and technical community and Houston area pubic officials at all levels. Increase the general public’s...

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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.

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Welcome to the Engineering, Science and Technology Council of Houston Website

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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

Sponsored by Houston Geological Society (HGS). June 14 Saturday night at Houston Museum of Natural Science. Jim Reilly, NASA astronaut and geologist who will share his experiences and give an update on the International Space Statin (ISS).

The ECH 2008-2009 year has begun, and we have a few new leaders, including a new president, Brad Hoge, and a few new directors. Look for updates to the Leadership page.

Planning is starting for next year's Science and Engineering Fair of Houston 50th anniversary. Look for ongoing updates.

Over the past 6 months, we've received feedback from councilors, officers, and representatives from our professional organizations about how to improve our web site. We're currently working with a web usability professional and our web hosting company to address your input. Look for improvements to the site. We'd like to know what you think about our changes, and will give you an online avenue to provide feedback.

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 Brad Hoge by email at hogeb@uhd.edu.

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Includes Board meeting minutes and programs and notes from special events.

Member Calendar Links

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These are links to the individual calendars of local ECH member organizations. If are a member of ECH and do not see your calendar here but would like to, please contact Brad Hoge (hogeb@uhd.edu) American Chemical Society - Greater Houston Section (ACS-GHS) http://www.acs-ghs.org/ and click 2007 Meetings Schedule American Institute of Chemical Engineers South Texas Section (STS-AIChE) http://www.sts-aiche.org/calendar.htm American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) http://ascehouston.org/DNN/ American Society of Mechanical Engineers - International Petroleum Technology Institute (IPTI) http://www.asme-ipti.org American Society of Mechanical Engineers - South Texas Section (ASME) http://www.asmesouthtexas.org/meetings.php Houston Geological Society (HGS) http://www.hgs.org/en/cev/lists/ Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) http://www.hmns.org/ HUNSTEM (Houston Urban Network for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) ...