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.
Chats With Change Makers: Margaret Dominguez
It's World Space Week, a global celebration of space exploration! In August, our Chats with Change Makers student host Luke had the opportunity to interview Margaret Dominguez, an optical engineer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland, about her work on...
Future City High School: September 2026 Information Session
Future City High School Info Session Recap: Season Overview, Timeline, and a Special Opportunity Future City High School held its most recent info session, walking coaches and students through everything they need to know to kick off the season - from the annual...
Where Every Student Has a Place: How Future City Brings Diverse Strengths Together
How Future City Brings Students’ Diverse Strengths Together What makes Future City such a meaningful experience for students? For Jason O’Roark, it’s the opportunity for students with different talents and interests to come together, contribute their...
Future City Middle School: Information Session
Inside the Future City Middle School Info Session: What Educators and Students Need to Know Future City Middle School kicked off its new season with a live info session, and if you missed it (or just want the highlights without scrubbing through a recording),...
Back to 2026-27 School Year with Discover Engineering
As a new school year gets underway, educators in classrooms, afterschool programs, maker spaces, and other learning environments are looking for engaging ways to spark curiosity and help students see the connections between what they learn and the world around...
Future City High School: August 2026 Information Session
Inside the Future City High School Info Session: What Coaches and Students Need to Know Future City High School kicked off its new season with a live info session, and if you missed it (or just want the highlights without scrubbing through a recording), here's your...
Future City High School: May 2026 Information Session
Future City High School Launches New “Fire Resilient Future” Challenge The Future City High School program recently hosted an informational session outlining exciting updates for the upcoming competition season. Designed for students in grades 9–12, the program...
Discover Engineering in the Classroom and Other Learning Spaces!
Last week, educators from schools and programs across the country joined DiscoverE for our Discover Engineering in the Classroom and Other Learning Spaces webinar. The session showcased practical ways teachers and informal educators can bring engineering,...
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...
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Chats With Change Makers: Margaret Dominguez
It's World Space Week, a global celebration of space exploration! In August, our Chats with Change Makers student host Luke had the opportunity to interview Margaret Dominguez, an optical engineer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland, about her work on the...
Future City High School: September 2026 Information Session
Future City High School Info Session Recap: Season Overview, Timeline, and a Special Opportunity Future City High School held its most recent info session, walking coaches and students through everything they need to know to kick off the season - from the annual theme...
Where Every Student Has a Place: How Future City Brings Diverse Strengths Together
How Future City Brings Students’ Diverse Strengths Together What makes Future City such a meaningful experience for students? For Jason O’Roark, it’s the opportunity for students with different talents and interests to come together, contribute their strengths,...