Prospective Students, Pre-College Information and Special Programs

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National Engineering Information & Programs

American Society for Engineering Education's Pre-College Page
A guide for high school students interested in Engineering Technology Careers. This is a part of the
American Society for Engineering Education website.

Discover Engineering Online
A fun site to "promote the engineering profession as a career choice among young people and to recognize the accomplishments of the world's engineers." Created by engineers and creative services personnel at Eastman Chemical Company, in cooperation with The American Ceramic Society, National Engineers Week staff, Tele-Optics, Inc., teachers, and students.

JETS
The purpose of the Junior Engineering Technical Society web site is to explain more about programs, publications, and resources for junior and senior high school students to explore the exciting world of engineering. JETS promotes interest in engineering, science, mathematics, and technology.

Math Counts
Math Counts is a coaching and competition program for middle school students nationwide.

With over 20 years of experience, MATHCOUNTS is one of the country's largest and most successful education partnerships involving volunteers, educators, industry sponsors and students. President George W. Bush and former Presidents Clinton, Bush and Reagan have all recognized MATHCOUNTS in White House ceremonies. The MATHCOUNTS program has also received two White House citations as an outstanding private sector initiative. Particularly exciting for our MathletesSM was the ESPN broadcast of the 2003 National Competition.

National E-Week
February 17-23, 2008
During National Engineers Week we recognize the new generation of engineers who are turning ideas into reality.

National Academy of Engineering's Celebrating Women in Engineering Page
This web site is part of the Celebration of Women in Engineering project at the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). This project brings national attention to the opportunities that engineering represents to all people at any age, but particularly to women and girls. The purpose of the NAE is to promote technological welfare of the nation by marshaling the knowledge and insights of eminent members of the engineering profession.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
"A nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives." Developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an agency within the U.S. Department of Labor.

Society of Women Engineer's Career Guidance Page
Provides outreach information to SWE sections; K-12 students; and educators, counselors, and parents about opportunities available through SWE and in engineering.

College of Engineering Special Programs

E-Week (Lincoln campus)
April 20 - 25, 2008
E-Week Open House, April 25, 2008, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., UNL City Campus

In a world driven by technology, there is a place for tradition.

Within the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering, tradition has been fostered since 1913, when E-Week was inaugurated by the Department of Electrical Engineering to "clear away some of those myths between the eyes of man and this one of nature's laws."

E-Week is more than an opportunity to marvel at the present and future of engineering, it is also an opportunity to look back, and honor the past. E-Week includes activities that bring engineering students and the surrounding community together to celebrate the accomplishments of engineers whose inventions, creations and theories touch our lives each and every day.

E-Week is packed with entertaining events for current students, prospective students and the local community. Activities include a basketball tournament, movie nights and a unique scavenger hunt for students who need a reprieve from the rigors of preparing for finals. Seniors participate in a design competition, which is judged by a panel of professionals who award prizes to the top displays. Current students also participate in the Pella Quiz Bowl, testing their knowledge for fame and perhaps a bit of fortune. During the E-Week Open House, student organizations host exhibits and hands-on activities throughout the College's facilities. Many research labs are open to the public and attendees have a chance to explore, participate and gain a greater appreciation for the diverse breadth of engineering disciplines.

From marvelous feats that portend the future to the subtleties of everyday engineering, E-Week is the premier showcase of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering, where students, staff and faculty have been engineering a revolution for more than one hundred years.

Visit the College of Engineering's E-Week 2006 site for details about our annual E-Week traditions.

Visit the National E-Week site at http://www.eweek.org

For information, contact:
Andre Fortune

Learning Community (Lincoln Campus Only)
As a first-year student entering the university, you will have numerous options - academically and socially. To choose from among these options, you will want to explore and analyze, study and evaluate, discuss and consider, laugh and enjoy. Learning communities create a structure in which you can do all of the above.

By joining the freshman learning community for students interested in engineering, you will have the advantage of living close to Walter Scott Engineering Center in Abel Hall and participating in the traditions which this community has developed.

Traditions in this learning community include test review sessions, discussion panels with faculty from the College of Engineering, current information on internships and coop opportunities, and events such as the egg drop contest. Through these and other activities, you will have an opportunity to get to know upper-class engineering students and faculty of the college.

As a freshman joining this learning community, you will co-enroll in the Freshman Engineering Seminar (ENGR 010), Calculus (MATH 106 or 107) and Chemistry (CHEM 109, 111 or 113). The math placement exam which you take will determine which calculus course you will co-enroll in. (Students with placement scores below Math 106 may participate in this community.) In addition, regularly scheduled, peer assisted study sessions (i.e., Supplemental Instruction) will support you in your Chemistry class. These courses have been selected for you by the faculty of the College of Engineering and Technology because they satisfy graduation requirements and should be taken by you in your freshman year.

For information, contact:
David Williams

TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science)
March 7, 2008
UNL City Campus Union

The College of Engineering invites you to participate in the annual TEAMS competition for high school students.

TEAMS is an annual national competition for high school students with an interest in math, science, and engineering applications. Each year, TEAMS brings together more than 14,000 students and 700 educators from around the country to solve real-world engineering challenges-in a fun and fast-paced environment that inspires creativity...teamwork...critical thinking...and peer-to-peer cooperation.

TEAMS Makes it Relevant...
...by showing students how science and math actually work. Students apply what they learn in your classroom to real-life problems on the hottest issues in the news today-environmental protection...alternative energy resources...flood control...air transportation...and more.

TEAMS Makes it Real...
...by letting students see where science and math can take them in "real life." TEAMS introduces them to engineering-both as a college major and a profession-and to colleges, universities, and corporations that may want to recruit them. And, TEAMS participation strengthens college applications (as well as resumes) by showcasing engineering and technical talents and commitment.

TEAMS Makes it Fun...
...by letting students learn from each other...work with their friends ...meet their peers from other schools...meet people like themselves, who are interested in the same things...gain a sense of accomplishment by solving complex problems as a team... see first-hand what college is like ...and acquire "bragging rights" for their school and their skills.

Make it Happen!
Inspiration comes from doing. Inspire your students far beyond your classroom by showing them what is possible by pursuing math, science, and engineering studies. Become a TEAMS coach today!

More information about this challenging academic program and competition can be found at JETS On-line, www.jets.org, or by contacting:

For information, contact:
Andre Fortune

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