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Page 1: Six Easy Ways to Make A Difference During Engineers Week Easy Tips to Prep for Engineers Week.pdf · 1. Help kids and adults discover engineering. 2. Celebrate our achievements and

Six Easy Ways to Make A Difference During Engineers

Week

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Today’s Presenters

Terry Howell, Jr.

ASABE President

2014-2015

Michael Alvarez

Workforce Development Manager

Shell Oil Company

Thea Sahr

Director of Programs

DiscoverE

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1. Help kids and adults discover engineering.

2. Celebrate our achievements and each other.

3. Engage girls in engineering.

4. Nominate an inspiring educator for an award.

5. Prepare yourself to be an effective volunteer.

6. Spread the word about Engineers Week.

Six Easy Ways to Make a Difference

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# 1 Help Kids & Adults Discover Engineering

Engineers Week, February 22-28, 2015

• Visit a classroom or afterschool group

• Bring students to your workplace or college campus

• Mentor a group of students

• Host a DiscoverE Family Day

• Make a presentation at a middle- or high-school careerday

• Volunteer as a judge for Future City (www.futurecity.org)

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# 2 Celebrate Our Achievements

Suggestions:

• Organize an Engineers Week lunch or dinner

• Secure a public proclamation

• Recognize a New Faces Nominee

• Use effective engineering messages

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# 2 Celebrate Our Achievements (cont’d.)

Who inspired YOU to be an engineer?

A teacher? A parent? Future City?

Acknowledge them on social media during Engineers Week.

• Let’s celebrate engineering by thanking the individuals

and programs that led you to this rewarding profession.

• Use this hashtag on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook:

#inspired2engineer

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# 3 Engage a Girl in Engineering

Girl Day, Thursday, February 26, 2015

• Try It On campaign:

Change a girl’s life – talk to her about engineering.

• Resources you can use:

- 15-second videos sharing five powerful

messages designed to get girls to consider

engineering

- Infographic to share on social media

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# 3 Engage a Girl in Engineering (cont’d.)

Girl Day, Thursday, February 26, 2015

Idea Starters

• Invite girls to your workplace or college campus

• Do hands-on activities with group of girls

• Offer to speak at local events

• Invite girls to have lunch with female

engineers

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# 4 Nominate an Inspiring Educator

DiscoverE Educator Awards Recognizing middle and high school teachers around the world who are inspiring future engineers and technicians.

• Nominated by an engineer or engineering student

• 3 winners and 8 runners up

• Applications available now www.DiscoverE.org

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# 5 Prepare to Be an Effective Volunteer

• Training programs available

• For Engineers• Leading Kids Through a Successful

Engineering Experience (tutorial)

• Effectively Talking to Kids about Engineering (tutorial)

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# 6 Spread the Word

Suggestions:

• Post an announcement or article in newsletter, blog or email blast

• Advertise on lobby/hallway monitors at work or school

• Include it in your email signature

• Host a brown bag lunch for colleagues or fellow students

• Partner with your communications team to post a message from leadership

• Adapt existing engineering education programs and resources with Engineers Week messaging

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Get Started

Discover: Is your place of business or engineering association involved with Engineers Week?

Check: Departments that routinely organize volunteers:• Community Relations and Education Outreach• Engineering• Human Resources• Employee Volunteerism Councils

Ask: How you can get involved?

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DiscoverE Resources

www.DiscoverE.org

Visit our website now!

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2015 Engineers Week Theme

Engineering New Horizons

Use in:

• Announcements

• Articles

• Blog posts

• Press Releases

• Photo contests

www.DiscoverE.org

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2015 Volunteer Kits & Posters

Engineers Week & Girl Day

• Posters

• Bookmark

• 4 New Activities

• Order print copy or download copyright free artwork

www.DiscoverE.org

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• 50+ activities on site

• Translations available

• Sort by: - age- discipline - Time

• Over 25,000 activities downloaded since November 2013

www.DiscoverE.org

Hands-on Activities

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Turnkey Career Presentation

Inspire Innovation: Discover Engineering Careers

• Aimed at 8th to 11th grades

• Designed for AcademicCareer Counselors

• 45 minutes Long

• Anchored by sixvideos featuring engineering undergrads

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2015 Engineers Week & Girl Day Ads

Ads• 3 Engineers Week

Options

• 3 Girl Day Options

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Photo Library

50+ Free & Downloadable Images

www.DiscoverE.org

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Program Logos

• Use logos to create an engineering brand

• Horizontal and Vertical Logos

www.DiscoverE.org

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Like us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/DiscoverE.org

Follow us on Twitter: @DiscoverEorg

Follow us on Instagram:discovereorg

Post your events: www.DiscoverE.org

Use the hashtags:#eweek2015 #girlday2015

Social Media

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Upcoming Events

• New Faces of Engineering WebinarThursday, February 19, 2015 at 1pm ET

• #inspired2engineer CampaignRuns February 22 – 28, 2015 and beyond

• Global MarathonMarch 9-11, 2015

• Shell Energize Your Future - Celebrating Engineer’s Week (www.shell.us/energizeyourfuture)

Meet Shell Engineers and learn what inspires them and why they love what they do

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Questions?

Email - [email protected]