Resources for Pre-College Students Considering Careers in Engineering
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Engineering K12 Center
ASEE Website
Engineering K12 Center Website
Discover the benefits of working in engineering
Read an overview of engineering disciplines
Read "Engineering, Go For It!" a guide for high school students interested in engineering and engineering technology careers
Stump your friends and family with questions about famous engineers
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE, aka "I Triple E")
IEEE publishes the Pre-College Career Preparation Guide with tips and suggested resources for exploring careers in electrical, electronics, and computer engineering.
You can find great information about how to prepare for a career while still in high school, e.g., what courses to take so that you will be prepared for engineering coursework at the college level after your high school graduation. You'll also find good suggestions on programs and extracurricular activities.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
If you are a Boy Scout, ask your Scout Master about ASME's partnership program. Did you know there's an Engineering Merit Badge to be earned?
Girl Scouts: See Pre-College material from the Society of Women Engineers
ASME's Engineering Magic—this site was designed for teachers and parents to find great activities that they could share with you, but it probably wouldn't hurt to show it to them instead!
Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS)
- Contains great information about programs and team activities, publications, and resources and engineering-related team competitions for high school students.
Resources for Teachers and Parents
Project Lead the Way (PLTW), from the National Alliance for Pre-Engineering Programs—a national program forming partnerships among public schools, higher education institutions, and the private sector, PLTW seeks to increase the quantity and quality of engineers and engineering technologists graduating from our educational system. Programs have been developed at both the high school and middle school levels. See the list of PLTW state contacts.
Resources for K-12 students from the Society of Women Engineers
ASME's Engineering Magic—engineering activity ideas