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.
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...
We've spent more than a year researching student attitudes, thoughts, concerns, and hopes about engineering through our Messages Matter research project. The Results When we combine appealing messages with engineering role models student interest in engineering...
And What You Can Do to Debunk It! The big myth in engineering is that engineers are born, not made. Meaning you are either destined to be an engineer due to some innate genetic makeup or you’re not. Well, I call foul on this. What if instead we started from the...
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,...
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), here's...
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 them....
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 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...
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, creativity,...
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.
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...
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...
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 + hands-on...
