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Top 7 Interesting Research Topics In Engineering

April 30, 2021 by wemadeit

Top 7 Interesting Research Topics In Engineering

Research is very important to an engineer! If you’re ever bored and looking to improve your innovation and problem-solving skills, or even just want to learn something new, here are some super cool research topics in engineering for you to look into! 7 – Aerodynamics In recent decades, the research in aerodynamics has progressed into […]

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Changing the Conversation: Messages for Improving Public Understanding of Engineering

May 27, 2014 by Community

A one pager from Colorado University College of Engineering & Applied Sciences that dispels myths and promotes positive messages to increase adults and children’s understanding of what engineering is and what engineers do. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Academy of Engineering developed and tested messages to promote a more positive image of […]

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Extraordinary Women Engineers

May 27, 2014 by Community

The Extraordinary Women Engineers Project (EWEP) is a national project to encourage girls to consider pursuing engineering. This study used focus groups and online surveys to gauge high school girls level of interest in engineering and awareness of engineering careers, as well as exploring the current and potential messaging used to increase enrollment with this […]

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Generation STEM: What Girls Say about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

May 27, 2014 by Community

Generation Stem is a comprehensive white paper prepared by the Girl Scout Research Institute. The report stresses that girls are indeed interested in STEM subjects, but still struggle with gender barriers. The report also provides details on the STEM interest and abilities of African American and Hispanic girls, noting that the majority have high interest, […]

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A Global Engineer for the Global Community:

May 27, 2014 by Community

According to Chan & Fishbein, the general public has the tendency to define engineering by a limited set of required skills – specifically, math and science. However Engineers Without Borders (EWB) have worked to counteract these stereotypes through their emphasis on the “Global Engineer,” a modern engineer with superior communication and interdisciplinary skills, a well-developed […]

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AAUW White Paper. Why So Few?: Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

May 11, 2014 by Community

This AAUW report proposes that success in STEM subjects is relatively equal in girls and boys, suggesting that our focus should be instead on increasing girls’ exposure to engineering. This report provides specific suggestions for changing the mindset of female students that will be useful to parents, teachers, professors and administrators. These include suggestions on: […]

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