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EngineerTeen is a program and community to help youth chart their path to become the technical leaders of tomorrow. A program of the National Academy of Engineering.

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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 18h
Happy Birthday, Nora Stanton! Born on this day in 1883, Stanton was the first woman to graduate from Cornell with a civil engineering degree and the first female member of ASCE. www.engineerteen.org/4731/nora-st...
Nora Stanton; Born: September 30, 1883; First woman to graduate from Cornell University with a civil engineering degree and the first female member of ASCE
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 27/09/2026
ICYMI: The 2027 EngineerTeen Writing Contest is open! We're asking students to use a written narrative & a storyboard illustration to describe how they would help train a robot to become a safe, fair, and helpful member of their learning community. Find all of the details at EngineerTeen.org/Contest
How to Train Your Robot; 2027 EngineerTeen Writing Contest; Through a written narrative and a storyboard illustration, describe how you would help train a robot to become a safe, fair, and helpful member of your learning community.; EngineerTeen.org/Contest; Deadline: February 1, 2027; Open to all students in grades 3-12; Top prize of $1,000!
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 23/09/2026
Happy Birthday, Emily Roebling! Born September 23, 1843, Roebling is considered to be the person who was in charge of day-to-day construction and oversaw the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge. Learn more: www.engineerteen.org/4724/emily-r...
Emily Roebling; Born: September 23, 1843; Oversaw the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 19/09/2026
"This September 19, observe the Moon with NASA. Each year, observers around the world come together to celebrate Earth's Moon through direct observations, hands-on activities, lunar-themed music, artwork, readings, and more. Join in from wherever you are" science.nasa.gov/moon/observe...
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International Observe the Moon Night - NASA Science
You're invited! Each International Observe the Moon Night, people around the world celebrate lunar observation, science, exploration, arts, and culture.
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 18/09/2026
The 2027 EngineerTeen Writing Contest is open! We're asking students to use a written narrative and a storyboard illustration to describe how they would help train a robot to become a safe, fair, and helpful member of their learning community. Find all of the details at EngineerTeen.org/Contest 🤖
How to Train Your Robot; 2027 EngineerTeen Writing Contest; Through a written narrative and a storyboard illustration, describe how you would help train a robot to become a safe, fair, and helpful member of your learning community.' EngineerTeen.org/Contest; Deadline: February 1, 2027; Open to all students in grades 3-12; Top prize of $1,000!
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 15/09/2026
It's Hispanic Heritage Month! Celebrated Sept 15-Oct 15, this month celebrates the people & contributions of the Hispanic American community. Learn about the history & meaning of this month and how you can celebrate from the National Museum of the American Latino: latino.si.edu/learn/teachi...
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Hispanic Heritage Month | National Museum of the American Latino
Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. Learn why we celebrate and how you can too!
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 10/09/2026
Happy Birthday to trailblazer Christine Darden! Born on this day in 1942, Christine led research at NASA on the sound barrier and sonic boom. Learn more: engineerteen.org/4679/Christi...
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 09/09/2026
"Achievements that first make people laugh and then make them think. That’s the motto of the Ig Nobel Prizes, an annual competition that—parodying the Nobel Prizes—recognizes some of the world’s most unusual scientific studies." www.wired.com/story/cockro...
wired.com
Cockroach Milk, How to Blow Your Nose, and Mosquito Printers: The Ig Nobels of 2026
Every year, the prizes recognize the weirdest research that often raises some very serious scientific questions.
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 04/09/2026
"Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students...Critics, however, worry that they’ll narrow too much what students learn, confuse employers, limit graduate school options..." www.the74million.org/article/3-ye...
the74million.org
3-Year College Degrees Grow More Popular in the U.S., Saving Time and Cash. But Critics Aren’t Sold
26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor’s degree program as of this spring.
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 01/09/2026
"The AI boom has disrupted the way engineers work...So amidst the uncertainty, advice for young professionals often turns to a common refrain: Be adaptable. But what does adaptability look like in practice?" spectrum.ieee.org/adaptable-en...
spectrum.ieee.org
What Adaptability Actually Means in Tech Jobs
While AI reshapes technical tools, core skills are constant
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 26/08/2026
Women’s Equality Day occurs annually on August 26 in the USA to commemorate the date the 19th Amendment was certified and some women in the country received the right to vote. The day has also become a time to bring attention to women’s equality issues. constitutioncenter.org/blog/why-aug...
Hands holding the symbol for woman, with flowers in the background. Text reads, "Women's Equality Day; August 26"
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 23/08/2026
"Engineers are essential to every aspect of the attractions industry. Expertise from many engineering disciplines—civil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical, computer & electrical—is required to take a thrill ride...from concept to completion" 🎢 swe.org/magazine/eng...
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Engineering the Thrills - Society of Women Engineers
Engineers are essential to every aspect of the attractions industry. Expertise from many engineering disciplines — civil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical,
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 19/08/2026
"National Aviation Day was first proclaimed in 1939... Each year since...sky-faring Americans have come together on this date in an annual celebration of flight – a time to revel in spreading our wings and slipping the surly bonds of Earth." www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/...
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NASA Invites You to Celebrate National Aviation Day 2025 - NASA
Aug. 19 is National Aviation Day. Here at NASA Aeronautics, it's one of our favorite days all year! Here's how you can help celebrate.
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 16/08/2026
"To these teens, the stakes for getting ahead of AI are clear. They pointed out how adult leaders were slow to protect students...'The adults themselves haven’t been able to come to consensus on this, right? And so now it falls to the kids. Let them lead the way'" www.kqed.org/mindshift/66...
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Adults Have Struggled to Set Rules for AI In School. These Teens Figured It Out | KQED
Should students be allowed to use AI on assignments? What about on tests? Who should teach AI literacy? About 100 teenagers got together to try to decide.
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 13/08/2026
The Royal Australian Chemical Institute partnered with Rebel Girls "to celebrate the power of STEM and storytelling — inspiring young people, especially those with disabilities, to see themselves in STEM and dream without limits." Check out the ebook and activities: www.raci.org.au/education-ou...
raci.org.au
RACI x Rebel Girls - Royal Australian Chemical Institute
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 10/08/2026
Thank you, Zoom Cares, for the generous $500k grant to help us expand EngineerTeen and help more students explore engineering, connect with engineers, and discover pathways into the profession! www.nae.edu/352274/Engin...
Zoom Cares x National Academy of Engineering
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 09/08/2026
Happy Birthday, Mary Golda Ross! Born August 9, 1908, Mary was the first known Native American female engineer and worked on early space exploration projects at Lockheed Martin. Learn more: www.engineerteen.org/Mary-Golda-R...
Mary Golda Ross
Born: August 9, 1908
First known Native American woman engineer
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 05/08/2026
Happy Birthday, Neil Armstrong! Born August 5, 1930, Armstrong was the commander of Apollo 11 and the first person to set foot on the Moon 🌕🧑‍🚀 Learn more: www.engineerteen.org/11395/neil-a...
Neil Armstrong
Born: August 5, 1930
First human to walk on the Moon
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 03/08/2026
"Too often, first-generation and low-income students are told that hard work is enough. But that message is incomplete. ...The missing piece is someone willing to teach you that second curriculum, if you weren’t among the lucky few to inherit it." www.the74million.org/article/the-...
the74million.org
The ‘Second Curriculum’ — What 1st-Gen College Students Need to Know, But Don’t
Chaparro: My family has traveled far in 2 generations, and my baby daughter will travel further still. But too many young people still miss out.
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 31/07/2026
"schools should focus on helping students develop the core skills of curiosity, adaptability, communication and resilience. Those are the qualities that prepare students to navigate change, solve problems and continue learning long after they leave high school." www.edsurge.com/news/reality...
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Reality Bites: Students Say They Face Stark Challenges After High
A new national survey finds a widening gap between classroom preparation and postgraduation life.
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 27/07/2026
"these skewed ideas about scientists are not just laughable & inaccurate but pernicious. I fear they worsen societal attitudes toward the entire scientific enterprise. And they prevent young students from seeing science as a future that might include them" www.scientificamerican.com/article/dist...
scientificamerican.com
What people get wrong about scientists
Scientists are seen as oddballs, and that’s a problem
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 23/07/2026
"During a recent STEM Next Career Chat, teens from across the country heard firsthand how careers in chemistry, engineering & technology take shape...They shared how their journeys evolved, the skills they rely on every day & what today’s students can do to prepare" stemnext.org/breaking-int...
stemnext.org
Breaking Into STEM: Lessons From Two STEM Leaders
In a recent career chat, teens heard firsthand from leaders at Aramco Americas and Qualcomm about how careers in chemistry, engineering and technology take shape.
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 20/07/2026
"Artificial intelligence is often promoted as a way to make teachers more effective...But [in] one of the first randomized trials testing AI in real classrooms...Students whose teachers were given access to an AI teaching assistant felt less motivated to learn." www.kqed.org/mindshift/66...
kqed.org
Less Interesting, Less Enjoyable: Why AI-Assisted Classes Feel Less Important | KQED
Teachers save time with AI. Their students may pay the price.
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 15/07/2026
"High school students entering college need to think ahead and build work experience and skills as soon as they can, experts say. College is still key to long-term success. Just not on its own." www.the74million.org/article/what...
the74million.org
What Today’s College Students Need That Previous Generations Didn’t
College degrees don’t guarantee good jobs anymore, so students must build resumes and AI skills in high school and college, experts say.
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 11/07/2026
"[FIFA] has partnered with tech giant Lenovo to launch Football AI Pro, which is designed to analyze over 2000 different metrics & deliver real-time insights...." "Plus, how a team of researchers grew 16 stadiums’ worth of FIFA-class turf" www.sciencefriday.com/segments/wor...
sciencefriday.com
AI + turfgrass science in the most high-tech World Cup yet
The 2026 World Cup will be infused with AI. How will it change the beautiful game? Plus, what it takes to get perfect grass into 16 stadiums.
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 07/07/2026
ICYMI: Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Writing Contest! Students were asked to use both writing and art to express how engineers create a better world. View the winning submissions: www.engineerteen.org/23279
Collage of photos of 2026 Writing Contest winners
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 04/07/2026
Happy Independence Day! 🎆
Blue fanned background with red, white, and blue confetti and balloons. Text reads, "Happy Independence Day! Celebrating 250 Years"
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 01/07/2026
"Every year since 1973, the National Inventors Hall of Fame® has honored another class of world-changing Inductees. ...Read on to discover the 2026 National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees and learn about the impact they’ve made!" www.invent.org/blog/behind-...
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Meet the 2026 Inductees
Discover the inspiring innovators who will join the ranks of the National Inventors Hall of Fame® as the 2026 class of Inductees.
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 29/06/2026
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Writing Contest! Students were asked to use both writing and art to express how engineers create a better world. View the winning submissions: www.engineerteen.org/23279
Collage of 2026 Writing Contest winner photos
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 26/06/2026
"AI Offside, AI RefCAms, and Footbal AI Pro - oh my! - How AI Is Transforming the 2026 FIFA World Cup!" www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxnY...
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How AI Is Transforming the 2026 FIFA World Cup! #fifa #worldcup #ai
AI Offside, AI RefCAms, and Footbal AI Pro - oh my! 👉 Also, check out The Unbelievable Truth About AI & Energy! Click here & watch [https://youtu.be/5zNPaX5NNYw] -------------------- #engineering …
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 23/06/2026
Happy International Women in Engineering Day! #INWED26 is a day to celebrate women working in engineering and all they do for the world. The 2026 theme is "Engineering Intelligence". Visit www.inwed.org.uk for more + check out the EngineerTeen Gallery to see tons of women in engineering!
Purple background with the text "International Women in Engineering Day"
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 19/06/2026
Today we observe Juneteenth, the oldest-known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Learn more about the history of Juneteenth from the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture : nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stor...
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 15/06/2026
"During the World Cup...join the GLOBE Program in collecting environmental data where the world plays soccer! ...you can help investigate the environment where soccer (football) is played in your community." www.globe.gov/do-globe/mea...
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GLOBE Cup Challenge - GLOBE.gov
During the World Cup, from 11 June to 19 July, join the GLOBE Program in collecting environmental data where the world plays soccer (football)! Go to your local soccer (football) field, park,…
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 11/06/2026
"Every four years, soccer fans eagerly await the sport’s biggest event: the [FIFA] World Cup. But before each dramatic kickoff, artists and researchers spend years designing, testing and revising the official match ball." www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-...
scientificamerican.com
The Surprising Math and Physics behind the 2026 World Cup Soccer Ball
Here’s how the new tetrahedron-based design for the “Trionda” soccer ball may affect next year’s big game
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 08/06/2026
It's #WorldOceanDay! This annual event is a day to celebrate and take action to protect our oceans. Follow @worldoceanday.bsky.social and find info, resources, downloads, and more at worldoceanday.org 🌊
Blue ocean background with the text "World Ocean Day; June 8"
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 05/06/2026
"New graduates’ careers are unfolding in an era when AI is not optional. The most successful engineers treat [AI] as leverage, not competition. Here are seven tips to help keep young professionals in demand no matter how quickly the field’s tools evolve." spectrum.ieee.org/7-ways-engin...
spectrum.ieee.org
How Young Engineers Can Turn AI Into Career Leverage
View AI tools as a complement, not competition
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 01/06/2026
"90% of rural students graduate from high school, more than their counterparts in cities or suburbs...But only a little more than half go straight to college... Now the work has turned to getting these students to enroll in and graduate from college." hechingerreport.org/as-more-rura...
hechingerreport.org
As more rural students apply to college, attention turns to helping them succeed there
Some of the nation’s most selective institutions are quietly increasing their rural enrollment.
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 25/05/2026
Happy Birthday, Igor Sikorsky! Born May 25, 1889, Sikorsky designed the first successful multi-engine airplane and invented the modern helicopter. Learn more: www.engineerteen.org/11396/igor-i...
Igor Sikorsky
Born: May 25, 1889
Designed the first successful multi-engine airplane and invented the modern helicopter
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 24/05/2026
Happy Birthday, Lillian Gilbreth! Born on this day in 1878, Gilbreth was the... -1st woman elected to the NAE -1st honorary member of SWE -2nd female member of ASME -1st woman to receive the Hoover Medal ...and so much more! Learn all about her: www.engineerteen.org/4698/lillian...
Lillian Gilbreth
Born: May 24, 1878
First woman elected to the National Academy of Engineering
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 23/05/2026
Happy Birthday, Esther Conwell! Born on this day in 1922, Conwell researched how electrons travel through semiconductors, which helped jump-start the computer age. She was also the first woman to receive the Edison Medal from IEEE. Learn more: www.engineerteen.org/4676/esther-...
Esther Conwell
Born: May 23, 1922
Conducted pioneering research on how electrons travel through semiconductors, which helped jump-start the computer age
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 19/05/2026
"newer incarnation simultaneously aims to make the vocational high school more college oriented & the comprehensive high school more career oriented. Are the millions of dollars invested in these programs actually helping students get a head start on college & careers?" www.kqed.org/mindshift/66...
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Why Career Pathways Can be Clarifying | KQED
A report tracks 6,000 career pathways students after high school graduation. Some of the results offer clues about what students really learn.
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 15/05/2026
"Students who are exposed to career exploration opportunities and CTE programs, or who complete...an internship or entrepreneurial experience, are significantly more prepared to understand the kinds of career training that will fit their...career goals." hechingerreport.org/opinion-youn...
hechingerreport.org
OPINION: Want to get young people excited about learning? Give them hands-on programs, mentors and skills that lead to good careers
Attitudes about career and technical education programs are changing, with much wider acceptance for non-college pathways
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 12/05/2026
"So, is it safe for young students to use AI? Does using AI provide better learning outcomes for students when compared to traditional instruction? Does AI help teachers reduce their workload? The answers to these questions are complicated." theconversation.com/more-and-mor...
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More and more teachers and students are using AI – even though it might do more harm than good
Some new findings show that AI has certain benefits, such as reducing barriers for students with learning disabilities. But overall, more evidence is needed to understand how AI influences learning.
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 09/05/2026
The USA marks its 250th anniversary in 2026 and the National Academy of Engineering is celebrating by sharing a video related to a different engineering field each month, plus book, TV, and movie recommendations related to the field. Check it out! www.nae.edu/342572/Engin...
Engineering America; Celebrating 250 Years of Innovation; National Academy of Engineering
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 05/05/2026
Happy Birthday to trailblazer Elsie Eaves! Born on this day in 1898, Eaves was a pioneer in civil engineering and the first woman to be a full member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Learn more: www.engineerteen.org/4688/Elsie-E...
Elsie Eaves
Born: May 5, 1898
A pioneer in civil engineering and the first woman to be a full member of the American Society of Civil Engineers
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 04/05/2026
Thank you, teachers! It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek, a time to celebrate and show support for the amazing teachers who go above and beyond for their students. Take a moment to thank a teacher this week! Learn more from @neatoday.bsky.social: nea.org/TAW.
Scattered school supplies around text that reads, "Thank You, Teachers! Teacher Appreciation Week"
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 02/05/2026
Happy Birthday to trailblazer Elijah McCoy! McCoy was an engineer and inventor who revolutionized train travel. He's also the inspiration for the phrase "the real McCoy"! Learn more: www.engineerteen.org/11188/Elijah...
Elijah McCoy
Born: May 2, 1844
Inventor who revolutionized train travel, and the inspiration for the phrase "the real McCoy"
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 27/04/2026
"students ranging from kindergartners to high school seniors in a number of Alaskan communities are working to measure, track & share the thickness of ice...The program also helps students understand that...'they’re needed & that they’re learners & scientists'" www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/f...
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'Fresh Eyes on Ice' Teaches Kids to Collect Vital Ice Data in Remote Alaskan Communities
Students measure ice thickness and monitor spring break-up to help save lives in areas where frozen rivers are used as roadways
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 23/04/2026
Happy Birthday to trailblazer Granville Woods! Born April 23, 1856, Woods was the mastermind behind safer, smarter railways. Learn more: www.engineerteen.org/11194/Granvi....
Granville Woods
Born: April 23, 1856
The mastermind behind safer, smarter railways, known for many contributions to railway and electrical systems.
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EngineerTeen @engineerteen.org · 22/04/2026
Today is #EarthDay, an annual observance to promote and support protecting the environment! Find info, resources, events, and what you can do to help at earthday.org 🌎 #OurPowerOurPlanet
Green background with scattered clouds. A hand holds a budding plant in dirt. Text reads, "Earth Day"
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