December 2004, Issue #35

From the Editor
Happy holidays! The year went so fast, it's hard to believe that it's almost over. This is the last newsletter of 2004 and it's a good one! We have great articles, challenges, links, amazing information, contest results and even a holiday treat. More ...

JETS News
What does it take to be an engineer?
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. More ...

Feature Story: Optical Engineering
Optical engineering is a progressive and exciting field. Optical engineers design and develop devices and measurement systems such as lasers and fiber optics that utilize the properties of light. More ...

Feature Links

EESC News
In The Fall 2004 school year, The Engineering Education Service Center (EESC) hosted a poster contest for students of any age to show their interpretation of engineering and the engineer's ability to do anything. More ...

Optics is Everywhere
Hands-On Optics (HOO) is a new model for informal science education activities in optics that will... More ...

Engineers Without Borders-USA: Building a Better World, One Community at a Time
Can you imagine living in a place where boys and girls can't go to school or do the things all kids like to do because their main responsibility is to carry water from a river to their village each day? 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.