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April 2005, Issue #39
From the Editor
April showers brings May flowers. I don't know about your location, but here in Oregon, it's been raining everyday so I am expecting an abundance of flowers next month. Nevertheless, it's obvious that Spring is in the air. It's that wonderful time of year that makes it hard to focus because you want to be outside enjoying the day. Sound familiar? More ...
Feature Story: Fire Protection Engineering
According to the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), "Fire protection engineering is the application of science, engineering principles and experience to protect people and their environments from the destructive effects of fire." Fire Protection engineers (FPE's) work for the government, insurance agencies, hospitals and health care facilities, fire departments and 40 percent of FPE's work in consulting.
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Feature Links
Check out the links related to fire protection engineering.
Cool Engineer of the Month
Erica Kuligowski is a fire protection engineer in the Fire Research Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). At NIST Erica is developing an understanding of the systems that protect people from fire. So, how did Erica get interested in fire protection engineering? Well, thanks to the Women in Engineering program — it was easy! As a junior in high school, Erica spent 6 weeks of the summer living on the University of Maryland campus in College Park. More ...
JETS Update
Students from New Canaan High School (CT) participating at the University of New Haven and East Brunswick High School (NJ) participating at New Jersey Institute of Technology earned top honors of posting the highest Part I score (71 correct out of 80) in this year's TEAMS competition. This year, over 750 high schools and 1,600 teams participated in the TEAMS 2005 competition. For the state ranking report and schools advancing to nationals, Click here. TEAMS National Rankings will be posted on JETS website on April 26. More ...
EESC Update
At last! It's exactly what you have been waiting for! The time has finally come! On sale now!
"Engineers Can Do Anything!" DVD. Anyone who is interested in becoming as engineer should watch this DVD because it will open doors and spark imagination. See engineering in a new and fascinating light from competition battlefields to summercamps to intriguing new career possibilities. Narrated by award winning author Celeste Baine, this DVD is sure to deliver the facts about engineering careers in a fun, motivating and engaging way. More ...
News You Can Use
A Global Marathon For, By and About Women in Engineering
Starting at noon, U.S. Eastern Standard Time on March 24, 2005, and concluding at noon on March 25, 2005, at any and all times during this 24-hour period there was a "conversation" taking place. The Global Marathon was a combination of live Internet chats and teleconferences. The National Engineers Week Foundation served as the central "booking agent" and keeper of the day's calendar. More ...
This Month's JETS Spotlight: Society of Fire Protection Engineers
Fire protection engineers use physics, chemistry and math to protect people and buildings from fires. Fire protection engineers analyze how buildings are used, how fires start and grow, and how fires affect people and property. They use the latest technologies to design systems to control fires, alert people to danger, and provide means for escape. While fire protection engineers are the lead professionals in the design of fire safe buildings and structures, fire protection engineers also work closely with other professionals, including engineers of other disciplines, architects, state and local building officials, and local fire departments. 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.
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