Discover Engineering Blog
DiscoverE’s blog features ideas and strategies you can use to nurture a student’s engineering identity and to celebrate how engineers and technicians make the world a better place.
3 Easy Ways to Interest Kids in Engineering
When it comes to nurturing a child’s interest in engineering, it basically comes down to three things:
1. Talk about engineering in a way that’s appealing and aligns with their interests.
2. Connect them with role models they can relate to.
3. Lead students in engineering activities.
Engineers Week 2026: Transform Your Future
From the devices in our pockets to the bridges we drive across, from clean water systems to lifesaving medical innovations, engineering touches every part of our lives. That’s why each year, Engineers Week is a time to celebrate the people who make all this...
DiscoverE and Teach Engineering Team Up for Educators
Teaching Engineering: A Webinar for Educators in the Classroom and Other Learning Spaces! DiscoverE recently partnered with Teach Engineering to host a webinar that brought educators from across the country together to explore practical ways to introduce...
Engineers Week 2026: Being an Effective Volunteer
Get ready to engage students in engineering! This webinar, hosted by DiscoverE on January 21, focused on how volunteers can provide meaningful engineering experiences for Engineers Week 2026 and beyond with DiscoverE's formula for success: positive messages +...
Engineers Week 2026 Kickoff
Get ready for Engineers Week and Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day! Last week, DiscoverE kicked off the planning season with our Engineers Week 2026 Kickoff Webinar, where educators, volunteers, and...
Transform a Student’s Future with DiscoverE’s Outreach Grants
You’ve got the passion. We’ve got the support.Every day, you bring STEM to life for your students and community—sparking curiosity, encouraging creativity, and showing young people what’s possible. But we know that great ideas often need resources to make them...
Back to School with Discover Engineering
Educators from across the country recently joined us for Back to School with Discover Engineering, an interactive webinar that showcased practical ways to bring engineering into the classroom. The...
Inspire the Next Generation: Volunteer with Future City Middle School
Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back while sharing your passion for STEM, urban planning, project management, or design? Join the Future City Middle School as a volunteer and help students bring bold ideas to life as they imagine cities of the future....
DiscoverEngineering in the Classroom (and Beyond)!
Earlier this week, educators from across the country joined us for our Engineering in the Classroom and Beyond webinar, a dynamic and informative session designed to introduce teachers to the tools and resources that make...
Future City: Building the Next Generation of Change-Makers
Middle School Competition Blends Engineering, Creativity and Collaboration with Hands-on Learning When COVID-19 disrupted the school year in 2020, Michigan educator Susan Solomon was determined to keep her gifted and talented students engaged. Teaching at a Bureau...
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3 Easy Ways to Interest Kids in Engineering
When it comes to nurturing a child’s interest in engineering, it basically comes down to three things:
1. Talk about engineering in a way that’s appealing and aligns with their interests.
2. Connect them with role models they can relate to.
3. Lead students in engineering activities.
Engineers Week 2026: Transform Your Future
From the devices in our pockets to the bridges we drive across, from clean water systems to lifesaving medical innovations, engineering touches every part of our lives. That’s why each year, Engineers Week is a time to celebrate the people who make all this...
DiscoverE and Teach Engineering Team Up for Educators
Teaching Engineering: A Webinar for Educators in the Classroom and Other Learning Spaces! DiscoverE recently partnered with Teach Engineering to host a webinar that brought educators from across the country together to explore practical ways to introduce engineering...