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2017 Engineers Week Planning Webinar
September 28, 2016
1. The webinar will use Voice Over Internet. You can see and hear the presentation through your computer.
2. If the sound quality is not good, a teleconference line is available:
Phone #: +1 (562) 247-8321Code: 171-732-302
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Before we get started
• This webinar is being recorded and will be posted on YouTube. We will email the link to you shortly.
• Have questions? Type your question in the “Question” space on your control panel.
Before we get started
Thea SahrDiscoverE
Lauren BenneTE Connectivity
About Today’s Presenters
Marie OttumTE Connectivity
Dan KovalBentley Systems
About Today’s Participants
About Today’s Participants
Poll: How are you involved with DiscoverE?
Through your: • Employer• Engineering Society• University or School• Not for profit organization• Self
DiscoverE educators said having an engineer in the classroom is a valuable use of instructional time.
Your Impact
94%
At the outreach event a college student introduced herself to me and said, “It’s so nice to see you again. I decided to go into engineering after I heard you speak at this same event when I was in high school.” That’s what it’s all about.
- Kentucky Engineer
Your Impact
Poll: How many students will you reach through your outreach efforts?
1 – 1011 – 2526 – 5051 – 7475+
Your Impact
Future City Regionals January
Dream Big Imax Premiere February 16
Engineers WeekFebruary 19 - 25
Future City Finals February 18 - 21
Girl Day February 23
Global Marathon March 8 – 9
Global Day of the Engineer April 5
2017 Programs & Dates
Three ways to make a difference:
1. Engage students in engineering
2. Celebrate engineering accomplishments
3. Be a role model
Start Your Planning
Volunteer Spotlight
Marie OttumStaff R&D Product Development Engineer
Engage Students in Engineering
Ideas for STEM Professionals & Volunteers
• Bring students to your workplace or college campus.• Visit a classroom or afterschool group.• Mentor a group of students.
• Host a DiscoverE Engineering Family Day.
• Make a presentation at a middle-school or high-school career day.
Engage Students in Engineering
Ideas for Educators• Invite an engineer or engineering student to
speak to your students.
• Integrate hands-on engineering activities into your curriculum.
• Form a team and compete in the Future City Competition.
• Go on a field trip to a museum showing the Dream Big film.
• Organize an Engineering Family Night at your school.
Engage Students in Engineering
Be a Role Model
Dan KovalSolutions Manager
Volunteer Spotlight
Be a Role Model
Ideas for Everyone
• Sign up as Future City Mentor or Judgewww.FutureCity.org/register
• Sign up as Girl Day Role Model www.DiscoverE.org/GirlDay
• Partner with your local museum showing the Dream Big film.
Email: [email protected]
Celebrate Engineering
Volunteer Spotlight
Lauren BenneGlobal Corporate Responsibility Associate
Celebrate Engineering
Ideas for Everyone• Hang the Engineers Week poster in a prominent location.• Organize an Engineers Week lunch or dinner.
• Host an Engineering Family Day.• Nominate a young engineer or college student to New Faces.
• www.DiscoverE.org/NewFaces• Secure a public proclamation or write an article for your newsletter
or blog.• Advertise Engineers Week on lobby/hallway monitors at work or
school.• Follow #Eweek2017 and share your plans using hashtag.
Engineers Dream BigUse theme in:• Announcements• Articles• Blog posts• Press Releases• Photo contests
2017 Theme
New Program
Premieres during Engineers Week 201740+ museums Matching local volunteer with museums
Engineers Week & Girl Day
• Posters
• Bookmark• 4 New Activities• Order print copy or download
copyright free artwork www.DiscoverE.org
2017 Volunteer Kits & Posters
Updating Activity Library
• 125+ activities on site• 75 new activities
• Sort by: - Grade- Topic- Engineering Discipline - Time
www.DiscoverE.org
Hands-on Activities
Ads
• 2 Engineers Week Options
• 2 Girl Day Options
2017 Engineers Week & Girl Day Ads
Inspire Innovation: Discover Engineering Careers
• Aimed at 8th to 11th grades• 45 minutes long• Anchored by six
videos featuring engineering undergrads
Turnkey Career Presentation
• NEW! Educator trainings • Incorporating engineering into the
classroom (available in November)• Leading Kids Through a Successful
Engineering Experience • Effectively Talking to Kids about
Engineering • Creating large-scale engineering events
Online Trainings
50+ Free & Downloadable Images
Photo Library
• All DiscoverE program logos• Use logos to create an
engineering brand• Horizontal and Vertical
options
www.DiscoverE.org
Program Logos
Follow us on Twitter: @DiscoverEorg
Engineers Week: #Eweek2017Girl Day: #GirlDay2017
Social Media
Like us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/DiscoverE.org
Follow us on Instagram: DiscoverEorg
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, October 18 at 10am EDTTwitter Chat: Advancing your career
#GlobalMarathon
Monday, November 7 at 12:00 EDT
Webcast: Engineers Week Kickoff & Dream Big
Other Programs
Nominate a young engineer for this recognition
How will you celebrate engineering?
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Questions & Answers
