Partnering with Existing K-12 Engineering Education Programs

Are you interested in bringing engineering into your classroom, but not sure you can do it alone? At TeachEngineering, we believe you CAN do it alone, but if you want some help, look for an existing K-12 engineering education program in your area from hundreds the across the nation. Use the ASEE EngineeringK12 Center database to find programs in your region; their websites provide resources and contacts. Since the database is cleared annually and programs register themselves, the information is current.

• ASEE EngineeringK12 Center Programs Database

Another idea is to contact a nearby engineering school. The ASEE EngineeringK12 Center provides a list of engineering schools and colleges nationwide.

• ASEE Engineering College Database

Engineering professional societies may also have local contacts who can help with programs or provide mentoring to teachers introducing engineering in their classrooms.

• TryEngineering "Global Engineering Society Search"
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Aspire (K-12 Outreach)

Finally, local engineering and technology companies may have employees willing to help. Look for a company in your area, and ask if anyone is willing to volunteer some time to talk about what they do.