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A new program from the National Academy of Engineering and a sibling site to @engineergirlnae.bsky.social, EngineerTeen builds on that community to help youth chart their path to become the technical leaders of tomorrow.
International Women's Day March 8th
It's #InternationalWomensDay! This is a day to "Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity." This year's theme is #GiveToGain and you can learn more at internationalwomensday.com.
#IWD2026
"Expanding what counts as science communication is essential for it to be effective. This is particularly relevant for scientists whose work and identities call for approaches grounded in community connection, cultural relevance and reciprocity." theconversation.com/science-is-b...
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It's #WorldEngineeringDay! This is a day "to highlight engineers & engineering’s achievements in our modern world & improve public understanding of how engineering & technology are central to modern life & for sustainable development." Check out worldengineeringday.net for more!
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Happy Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day!! Follow #GirlDay2026 and visit discovere.org/programs/gir... for more info & resources. Check out @engineergirlnae.bsky.social to learn about some amazing women in engineering who were just elected to the NAE!
Who are you introducing to engineering today?
Want to learn about some amazing engineers? Check out the 2026 class of NAE members! Being elected an NAE member is one of the highest honors an engineer can receive. Congratulations to all new members! www.nae.edu/345149/NAENe... #EWeek2026
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Happy Engineers Week! 🎉🥳 #EWeek2026 is a time to celebrate the huge impact engineers have on our world. This year's theme is "Transform Your Future". Learn more at discovere.org/programs/eng...!
Attention Educators: Elevate your impact as a STEM leader by applying for the @teachengineering.org Champions Institute, a fully funded professional development program for formal and informal K-12 educators. Applications due March 15! Learn more: www.teachengineering.org/pdworkshop/c...
"From 6-22 February, the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy will feature not just the world’s top winter athletes but also some of the most advanced sports technologies today." spectrum.ieee.org/winter-olymp...
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Happy Birthday, Willem Kolff! Born on this day in 1911, Kolff invented the kidney dialysis machine and pioneered artificial organs, including the artificial heart. Learn more: www.engineerteen.org/11604/Willem...
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It's the International Day of Women & Girls in Science! This is "a reminder that women & girls play a critical role in science & technology communities & that their participation should be strengthened." Learn more: www.un.org/en/observanc...
#IDWGS2026
"Dr. West...used her mathematical skills to become a barrier-breaking researcher for the Navy...calculating satellite orbits and developing a precise model of the Earth’s surface. Her research laid the groundwork for the Global Positioning System, GPS" www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...
"In honor of Black History Month, [Science Buddies] highlight 40 African American scientists and engineers who made important contributions to [STEM]. There are many, many scientists who could be included on this list!" #BlackHistoryMonth www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/black-h...
🚨 Submissions for the 2026 Writing Contest are due TODAY by 11:59pm ET! Make sure to get your entry in at EngineerTeen.org/Contest!
The Art of Engineering 2026 Writing Contest Use writing and art to express how engineers create a better world! Open to all students in grades 3-12 Deadline: February 1, 2026 EngineerTeen.org/Contest
⏲️TIME IS RUNNING OUT to enter the 2026 Writing Contest! We're asking students to use both writing and art to express how engineers create a better world and submissions are due SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1. Top prize $1000! Enter at EngineerTeen.org/Contest!
⏳ FINAL CALL! ⏳
Win up to $1,000 in the @EngineerGirl contest! Show how engineers build a better world through art & a short statement.
👥Grades 3-12, Deadline: Feb 1, 11:59 PM EST
Finish your masterpiece & enter now:
engineerteen.org/4586/contest #FutureEngineers #EngineeringExcellence#engineering
The government is investing $30 million in the next generation of 'Tech Labs'! 💻✨ Is your future lab waiting for you?
Learn more about the initiative and how you can get involved: www.nsf.gov/news/nsf-ann...
#NSF #nsf #FutureEngineers #EngineeringEducation #engineering
The bobsled track is a high-speed lab! 🧪🛷 Engineers use wind tunnel testing to master aerodynamics & biomechanics for #MilanoCortina2026. Every millisecond counts when science meets the ice. ❄️📐
Learn more: www.10tv.com/article/news...
#SportsEngineering #EngineeringExcellence #WinterOlympics
⏳ TIME IS RUNNING OUT! 🚨
Show us your vision for the 2026 EngineerGirl Writing Contest: The Art of Engineering. Use the design process to create art that shows how engineers build a better world.
⏰ Due Feb 1!
Enter now: engineerteen.org/10431
#STEM #EngineerGirl#STEMcontests#Contests
Engineering is booming! 📈 BLS projects 186k+ new jobs yearly with median pay at $97k. Top AI/Software roles hit $400k. If you want to solve real-world problems in robotics or space, now is the time to start. The world needs your ideas!
Learn more: www.bls.gov/ooh/ 🚀 #FutureEngineers #STEM#NAE
Designing a better future, one holiday wish at a time. Happy Holidays from EngineerTeen!
The fastest flash ever! ⏱️ Scientists just engineered a 19.2-attosecond X-ray pulse.
How fast? If 1s = the age of the universe, an attosecond is a heartbeat. We’re now watching electrons move in real-time! ⚛️✨
Learn more: phys.org/news/2025-12...
#STEM#Engineeringteen#Tech#Innovation
Prepare teens and kids for an AI future with gifts that blend play with purpose! 🛠️ Purdue University & Forbes just highlighted 10 engineer-vetted STEM gifts that teach kids how to build the future. 🤖✨
See the guide: bit.ly/40Y6R5M
#STEM #FutureEngineers #HolidayGifts #EngineeringKids
Engineering projects in high school are crucial. They foster hands-on application of STEM, build problem-solving & teamwork skills, and spark interest in technical careers. Learn more here: engineerteen.org/4/How-to-Get... #nae#engineerteens#engineerprojects#STEM
Happy #NobelPrize Day! NAE Engineers win Nobels! 🏆
We celebrate NAE members who won for innovations like:
*Dr. Frances Arnold (Evolution)
*Dr. Goodenough (Li-ion Battery)
*Dr. Steven Chu (Laser Cooling)
*Drs. Nakamura, Akasaki, Amano (Blue LED)
Engineering changes the world!
Real Talk from Engineers.
We asked professional engineers: "What experience do you have, and what advice can you share for youth regarding mastering academic challenges?"
See their answers and learn more at: engineerteen.org/4568/Masteri...
#EngineerTeen#engineeringstudent #engineeringdesign
Today in 1964, the NAE was established to champion engineering excellence and innovation. For 60+ years, we’ve brought together the nation’s leading minds to drive progress and solve society’s toughest challenges.
Photo: Formation of the NAE press conference (1964)
#NAE#EngineeringTheFuture#STEM
📱Today in Engineering History: The first ever text message was sent 33 years ago today (Dec 3, 1992) by Neil Papworth. He had to send it from his computer to his phone!
Learn more at: www.history.com/this-day-in-...
#engineeringmarvel#engineeringstudent #EngineeringSolutions#EngineeringExcellence
Your Engineering Challenge is Here! You may know the engineering design process, but have you ever used it to create ART?
The Goal: Show us how you can turn complex engineering ideas into compelling art!
Learn more on our website at: engineerteen.org/4586/contest
#STEM#stemeducation#engineering
Tired of scrolling? Got a few hours to kill? Good. We get it—being bored is the worst. Imagine using that time to engineer a functional, autonomous rover. This isn't homework; this is engineering that feels like a mission. Learn more: www.nasa.gov/learning-res...
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While yesterday was Veteran's Day, we salute all who served! Many of the greatest engineers and technical leaders we know honed their discipline, problem-solving, and precision in uniform. Thank you for your service and your continuing contributions! #VeteransDay #MilitaryEngineers