As we imagine tomorrow, engineers will be at the heart of solutions to combat climate change, secure cyberspace, develop vaccines, and make the world a better place for all of us. 

Today you will learn more about the engineering design process and design a lander that will keep a ball safe and secure when dropped from 1 foot or higher.

Step 1: Watch this video to gain a better understanding about the steps of the engineering design process and why we use it.

Step 2: Listen to this engineering song and this hip hop version.

Step 3: Watch the “Safe Landing” DiscoverE challenge video here. How can you ensure a safe landing when you drop a cup holding a ball?

Step 4: Start brainstorming ideas and collecting materials, then build and test your design. Learn about how parachutes work here.

Step 5: Ask your parents to share a picture of your lander on social media using #MakerMondayTN and #LearningInPlaceTN!

Engineering schools are looking to enroll a more diverse student population - particularly girls and underrepresented minority groups. Diverse teams are stronger, better, and more effective at solving the kinds of complex problems engineers tackle. A team of engineers with varied points of view, life experiences, and skill sets will get to the best solution faster.

Today you will explore the need for diversity in STEM career fields.

Step 1: Listen to Renee’s take on being a female engineering student here. 

Step 2: Explore the EngineerGirl website to see exciting opportunities for girls in engineering.

Step 3: Learn about Maurice Ball’s experience as a minority in an engineering degree program here.

Step 4: Listen to the story “Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly. Consider how these women made a difference.  

Step 5: Ask a family member to share what your learned about diversity in STEM on social media using #WonderWednesdayTN and #LearningInPlaceTN!

Engineering is a versatile career. There are few careers that span so many areas—healthcare, agriculture, entertainment, business, and more. Engineering is much more than just solving problems with science and math; it also involves creative thinking and innovation. Engineers truly imagine the possibilities!

Today you will explore the many and varied ways the work of engineers is making a difference in all our lives.

Step 1: Check out the top 10 reasons to love engineering here.

Step 2: Explore the many different fields of engineering here.

Step 3: Experience a day at work with a mechanical engineer here.

Step 4: Engineers are working to change life for the better in ways that we can hardly even imagine. Check out some of the cool ideas they are bringing to life here.

Step 5: Ask a family member to share something you learned engineering careers and why you might be interested in engineering as a career using #FutureFridayTN and #LearningInPlaceTN!