September 2006, Issue #50
Coaches' Corner—
Resources for Educators
STUDENTS: GET READY TO “POWER” YOUR FUTURE…
The Next Generation Scholarship Fund is coming soon!
JETS is pleased to work with Power Engineering magazine to announce a new scholarship just for high school seniors.
This competitive scholarship application process will be open to all currently enrolled 12th grade students who are active participants in one or more of JETS programs – such as TEAMS or NEDC. Students expressing an engineering career interest in the power industry and planning to enroll in a four-year engineering program should apply. Students will have to submit an essay and application to be considered for the scholarship.
Stay tuned… more details available soon! Please visit JETS Web site for updates and application information: www.jets.org.
Looking for ways to unlock the mysteries of engineering to your students? Participate in JETS!
Educators are a driving force in making JETS programs available to students. With increased global competition, it is critical to prepare and equip the next generation of engineers and technicians.
Educator Benefits:
- Flexible programs requiring little or no preparation time.
- Augment your curriculum by participating in JETS—with ready-made resources and activities for classroom implementation and discussion.
- Motivate students to learn more with JETS programs and materials that combine math and science with practical applications.
How to Participate:
- Get Active! Coach a TEAMS or NEDC competition. Represent your school as a coach for TEAMS or NEDC and give your students the chance to learn first hand how math and science are applied in engineering.
- Go Exploring! Read about extreme engineers, various engineering specialties, learn about college engineering programs and download podcasts (coming soon) for your students.
- Face the Challenge! Incorporate these into your classroom activities and watch your students solve a variety of problems.
- Go Shopping! Visit JETS online store for brochures, books and other resources that help you further explore the world of engineering and technology.
Make it Relevant… Make it Real… Make it Fun… Make it Happen!
Experience TEAMS 2007!
Make it Relevant…
TEAMS challenges students to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-life problems focusing on today’s hottest issues: environmental protection, flood control, air transportation, and more!
Make it Real…
TEAMS introduces students to engineering, both as a college major and as a profession, and to colleges, universities and corporations who may want to recruit them. Competitions are held across the country on university and college campuses, and engage students in college freshmen level problems, stimulating a student’s analytical and problem solving skills.
Make it Fun…
TEAMS requires students to work as a team, fostering an environment where participants can learn from each other while at the same time having lots of fun. Students compete with peers from other schools locally and nationally, allowing them to meet people like themselves, and gain a sense of accomplishment.
Make it Happen…
TEAMS 2007 competitions are being held between February 3rd and March 11th at host sites across the country, but registration opens October 1st! Visit www.jets.org/teams/index.cfm to learn more about TEAMS and find a competition site nearest you!
NEDC registration is now open!
Explore Engineering, Make a Difference, Have Fun, and Win Prizes!
By participating in the JWOD/JETS National Engineering Design Challenge – NEDC, high school students explore aspects of engineering — mechanical, electrical, biomedical, and rehabilitation engineering — and make a difference in their community and in someone’s life! NEDC is a cross-curricular activity — that involves problem solving skills, math, science, research, writing, presentation skills, and drafting/design skills...and fun and prizes!!
Registration is now open for the 2006/2007 JWOD/JETS NEDC. Click here to register your team online. The deadline is October 16th – don’t delay.
In order to help NEDC teams with their designs, JETS has partnered with SolidWorks Corporation to provide the JWOD/JETS NEDC teams with a complimentary copy of SolidWorks 3D CAD software. Registered participants will have use of the software through the final round. NEDC teams may use the software to produce professional CAD drawings for their presentation. Sign up for your free copy on your registration form.
JWOD/JETS NEDC teams work with individual technical mentors, professionals in engineering, who volunteer their valuable time to pass on their expertise. JETS has partnered with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) to help NEDC teams find technical mentors. Click here to search for engineers interested in working with NEDC teams.
Click here for complete NEDC program details.
