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January 2008, Issue #63 Click here for printable
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Explore...Assess...Experience Engineering
JETS provides programs and resources that help students explore, assess, and experience engineering first-hand. From exciting student competitions to assessment tools and career exploration materials, JETS helps students plan for rewarding futures by showing them how engineering can help them pursue their dreams.
Feature Story: Homeland Security Engineering
With the attacks of September 11, 2001 and the creation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, dozens of universities across the nation, some in partnership with corporations, are being funded to help develop the tools needed to keep our country safe and secure. More ...
Extreme Engineer: Jun Zhuang
Jun was born and raised in Nanjing, China. In school he enjoyed math, physics, and chemistry. He found these subjects stimulating, and won a few national awards in high school competitions. When it came time to pick a major for college, he decided on industrial engineering, because he didn't want to be fixed on a specialized technology. More ...
Feature Product: NEDC water bottle
This 24oz. polycarbonate plastic water bottle is shatterproof, break resistant, odorless, tasteless, and stain resistant. Great for camping, hiking, beach, and other outdoor sports activities, this water bottle includes a finger clip ring for easy carrying, and a unique flip top spill resistance lid with locking tab closure for safe travel use. More ...
ASSESS is a comprehensive toolkit for students in grades 9-12 who are on the path to discovering a future career in engineering. ASSESS provides guidance about engineering careers by allowing them to gauge academic preparedness in subject matter important for the profession.
TEAMS, the flagship program of JETS, kicks off at the end of January, challenging students across the country to go behind the scenes and solve real-world engineering challenges related to large scale sporting events such as the Super Bowl, World Series, or Olympic Games. More ...
Stanford University's School of Engineering was founded by Theodore Jesse Hoover, an alumnus of the University and brother of the 31st President of the United States, Herbert Hoover, an engineer himself. More ...
The National Engineering Design Challenge (NEDC) is a competition educating young people about careers in engineering, raising social awareness, and inspiring a spirit of engagement and a willingness to help others. More ...
Students: Thinking about a career in engineering? Maybe you're thinking about getting a degree in chemical, electrical, mechanical, materials, or nuclear engineering. More ...
What's your idea of a dream job? Check out www.engineeryourlife.org and find out about cool jobs and different kinds of engineering... More ...
The Engineering Pathway Portal to the National Science Digital Library (NSDL) brings together quality engineering education materials from all over the internet allowing teachers to search thousands of resources in a single location. More ...
Engineers without Borders — USA (EWB-USA) has provided engineering themed service projects that allow for real-world reinforcement of sustainable engineering practices as well as the education of ethically responsible and internationally aware students. More ...
Each Friday JETS posts a new challenge question. Use these challenges in your classroom for extra credit, team challenges, or at an engineering club meeting. More ...


Explore more with JETS Affiliates! Whether you're searching for information on university programs or learning how professional societies can empower your future, JETS affiliates point you in the right direction toward a career in engineering.

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