Two opportunities to get involved in Engineers Week

The National Engineers Week Foundation invites you to participate in informational teleconferences for the new Cyberchase: Math in Science & Engineering initiative and for Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day 2006.

Register by Jan. 9 to participate in a Jan. 11 free teleconference briefing at 1 p.m. EST on a new hands-on tool for working with young students: the multimedia activity volunteer guide, "Cyberchase: Math in Science and Engineering."

The guide was developed by outreach staff at "Cyberchase," the PBS television program and Web site. The guide includes activities for kids, a CD-ROM with handouts and graphics, and a DVD with the Cyberchase episodes on which the activities are based. The guide is free to EWeek volunteers.

The 2006 Engineers Week volunteer poster includes a Cyberchase activity for engineers to do with young students. The foundation will also host teleconference briefings for volunteers with Cyberchase creators and Engineers Week staff to discuss effective use of the "Cyberchase: Math in Science and Engineering" guide and building partnerships with PBS affiliates, Girls Inc. clubs and more.

Because the foundation has a limited supply, volunteers are asked to "qualify" to receive one by participating in one of the teleconferences. There is no cost to participate in the call.

Participants should contact Anne Squire at asquire@nspe.org to register for the call and receive the dial-in information. Participants should request "Cyberchase: Math in Science and Engineering" if they do not have it already. On Jan. 11 participants should have the guide in hand to get the most out of the briefing. Registrations will be taken up to COB on Jan. 9 to allow time for kits to arrive by Jan. 11.

Another EWeek event, Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 23. You can learn from those who have implemented successful programs in industry and academia by joining a free teleconference on Thursday, Jan.19, at 1 p.m. EST.

During the teleconference, engineers from ExxonMobil and the University of Texas-Austin will present best practices, and there will be time for Q&A as well as for participants to share information about their programs.

To register for the call, e-mail eweek@nspe.org, and include your name and affiliation. Once you're registered, you'll receive the dial-in information.

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