January 2005, Issue #36
From the Editor
Welcome back! It's hard to believe another year is beginning. I hope all of you made some excellent resolutions that you can stick to. Common resolutions from readers of the Pre-Engineering Times include, become an engineer, get involved in a JETS competition, get better grades, do my homework, have a fantastic eweek, etc. More ...
Feature Story: Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum engineers identify and solve problems in the oil and natural gas industries. They apply their knowledge to the exploration, exploitation, drilling, production, processing, and transportation of recovered hydrocarbons from beneath the earth's surface. More ...
JETS Update
The answer may be simpler than you think. Some basic aptitudes combined with interest and a willingness to work at it… and you're there. The Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation has conducted a number of studies on engineers going back as early as 1938. Engineering, like other fields, tends to attract people with similar aptitude patterns. More ...
EESC Update
In The Fall 2004 school year, The EESC hosted a poster contest for students of any age to show their interpretation of engineering and the engineer's ability to be versatile. More ...
News You Can Use
The United States Military Academy is pleased to offer the fourth annual West Point Bridge Design Contest. The purpose of this Internet-based competition is to provide middle school and high school students with a realistic, engaging introduction to engineering. More ...
JETS Spotlight
This month, JETS will launch a new recognition program called JETS Spotlight to pay tribute to the countless volunteers and supporters that make JETS programs and resources possible. More ...
This newsletter is a publication of JETS. JETS opens the world of engineering and technology to students, parents, and educators by providing career guidance and through programs and resources that illustrate real-life teamwork and problem solving skills.
