NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK

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Engineers have defined our most spectacular achievements, from moon and Mars landings to magnificent bridges.  And, every day they define our lives in more mundane ways; from the cars and computers they design to medicines and clean water they help deliver.

Engineers will help shape this new century in many ways.  But, perhaps there will be none more important than helping to protect and conserve our natural resources while providing the quality of life we have come to expect.  For example, engineers will recycle various materials to be used as building materials and those materials may, in turn, be recycled.

Every day, some two million engineers define our way of life.  We urge you to help celebrate their achievements through National Engineers Week.

What defined the 20^th century?  Let's face it.  Nothing shaped the century or will continue to do so – more than engineering.  During National Engineers Week, local communities recognize their engineers for professional and community service with special awards.  At the national level, the National Academy of Engineering presents the Draper Prize, the "Nobel Prize" of engineering.

From the White House to the state house to city hall, government officials proclaim National Engineers Week in their communities.  From USA TODAY and CNN to local television, radio and newspapers like the Bisbee (AZ) Review, National Engineers Week stories recognize engineers' contributions.

National Engineers Week also offers a unique opportunity to cultivate interest in engineering, math, and science among all of our nation's youth -- tomorrow's work force.

Volunteers bring engineering to students and their families with exhibitions at local shopping malls and other contemporary village squares.

At www.eweek.org , you will find information on engineering achievements, engineers of note, contests, student activity ideas and even a forum to contact engineers with your questions.

Engineers also take engineering into local schools as part of the Discover "E" (E for engineering) program, the largest out-reach effort of its kind sponsored by the engineering profession.  Through Discover "E", five million students and teachers discover practical applications of math, science, and technology through hands-on activities such as glassmaking and model bridge-building.  Through the National Engineers Week Future City Competition™, engineers work with seventh- and eighth-grade students to imagine their cities in the 21^st century.  Teams design cities by computer and build scale models, competing for prizes and peer recognition.  Like engineers, students must call on math, science, teamwork, presentation, computer, research, and writing skills to succeed.

Engineers also lead visits to technology centers and engineering project sites.  During these expeditions, students discover that math and science can be fun and that it is an inclusive profession – open to those of any ethnic, racial, or economic background – for anyone who has the interest and ambition.

National Engineers Week offers a variety of opportunities to learn about engineering and technology and how they affect you. 

The Pinellas Chapter of the Florida Engineering Society welcomes all to participate in our celebration: Friday and Saturday February 27 & 28, 2004 at the USF campus in Tampa.