Congratulations to the 2008 NEDC Winners!

Gardner Edgerton High School Wins
National Engineering Design Challenge

Gardner Edgerton wins with BART, the Bag Attachment and Replacement Technology, a compound device that allows a user to change and tie a trash bag with only one hand. BART consists of three main components: a cylindrical dispenser for trash bags, a clip that holds the trash bag in place on the trash can, and a tying mechanism.

Gardner Edgerton has won $3,000 for their school's sponsoring department and a trip to Los Angeles, CA, April 14-17 to present at the NISH annual conference.

Congratulations to our second place winners and finalists. The second place winners have both won $1,500 for their school's sponsoring departments:

Outstanding Engineering Design — Parapalegic Agricultural Lift (PAL), Garfield-Palouse High School, Palouse, WA

Outstanding Assistive Technology Design — eSAS, The Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science

Finalist — The High Roller, Flowery Branch High School

Finalist — The Arthriscissors, Edcouch Elsa High School

Finalist — The SinkAble, Upper St. Clair High School

The TEAMS competition is well underway with over 14 competitions having already taken place and some 60 more events set to take place in the coming weeks.

TEAMS, the flagship program of JETS, kicked off at the end of January, challenging high school 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. Teams vie for the ultimate $5,000 grand prize as well as local, state, and national rankings and awards.

TEAMS is hosted on college and university campuses across the country during February and March. To learn more about how your institution can get involved, contact JETS at teams@jets.org. Find out more by ordering a complimentary TEAMS DVD by visiting the TEAMS website and following the links.

Applications are NOW being accepted for the Next Generation Scholarship Fund!

Hurry! Deadline to apply is March 3rd!

Students: Thinking about a career in engineering? Maybe you're thinking about getting a degree in chemical, electrical, mechanical, materials, or nuclear engineering. Did you know that with any of those degrees you can pursue a career in the power industry?

Now is a great time to consider a career that helps run the world! Power generation is the backbone of what makes our economy and society function. Electricity, in some way, impacts nearly every aspect of our lives. From our homes, our businesses, our cars, to our health and safety, our critical infrastructure requires a dependable and economic supply of electricity.

Quick Facts:

• Over the next 15 years, it is estimated that more than 300,000 people will retire from the power industry.

• The International Energy Agency estimates world electricity demand will double by 2030—only 23 years from now!

• The US Department of Energy projects national demand will increase 45% in twenty years.

JETS and Power Engineering Magazine are offering a scholarship to help make your pursuit of a power engineering career possible. The Next Generation Scholarship is now taking applications! This $5,000 academic scholarship is open to all currently enrolled 12th grade students in the United States. Students expressing an engineering career interest in the power industry and planning to enroll in a four-year engineering program should apply.

Click here to download the application guidelines and essay requirements. Entries must be received by JETS no later than March 3, 2008. Contact JETS for more information.

New DVD Available for FREE!

Bold Visions gives us a glimpse into the lives of women who are dispelling the myths commonly associated with professionals who work in the fields of science and technology by showing how engineers make a difference in our lives. Order your FREE copy now by contacting JETS at info@jets.org. Simply email JETS with the subject heading: "Bold Visions" and provide us with your name and mailing address.

What's your idea of a dream job? Check out www.engineeryourlife.org and find out about cool jobs and different kinds of engineering, meet inspiring women who love their careers, learn from students about what engineering programs are like, and get information on how to get started toward an engineering career.