College to host TEAMS 2007 Competition

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering will host the Tests of Engineering Aptitude Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) competition Feb. 27, 2007. TEAMS is an annual national one-day competition for high school students where students apply concepts in math, science and physics to solve real world engineering problems.

TEAMS is sponsored by the Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS), a nonprofit education organization promoting interest in engineering, science, mathematics and technology. The UNL College of Engineering has served as a local competition host for more than 20 years.

Local high schools and organizations are encouraged to form teams of four to eight students in grades 9 through 12. Schools may enter more than one team; both junior varsity and varsity levels are available. Teams must be coached by an adult, who may be a teacher, counselor, parent, or professional engineer. Teams should start preparing in the fall by practicing the mechanics of teamwork and group problem-solving, often with the support of an engineering mentor. Training and practice resources are available to coaches and students on-line at www.jets.org.

The TEAMS test is an open-book, open-note, open-discussion format in a one-day, two-part competition. Part I consists of multiple-choice questions related to various engineering situations. Part II requires students to describe and defend their solution related to problems worked in Part I. Teams compete for local, state and national awards and recognition.

Interested schools should visit www.jets.org to pre-register and select the University of Nebraska competition site. The registration deadline is Jan. 19, 2007. For more details about the TEAMS competition, contact Trish Fenster, TEAMS Coordinator, UNL College of Engineering at 402-472-7094.