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March is National Engineering Month. Each year Canadians coast to coast take part in various activities to increase awareness of the importance of engineering in our everyday lives and to encourage young people to consider engineering as their career choice.
As part of National Engineering Month, Engineers PEI holds contests and events for all PEI students.
- Bridge Building Contest (Open to Grade 5 to 12)
- Artwork Contest (open to Kindergarten to Grade 12)
- Hands-On Experiment (Open to Everyone!)
- "Discover the Engineer in You" Day (Open to Grades 11 and 12 students only)
There are no entry fees, and prizes are awarded to winning students.
Contest participants and the general public are welcome to view bridge building and artwork contest entries, displays or participate in our Hands-On Experiment at:
Charlottetown Mall
Friday, March 9, 2012
From: 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome!
New Bridge Building Contest Scholarships for Grade 12 Students
Engineers PEI is pleased to announce a Scholarship opportunity for Grade 12 students who are pursuing a degree in Engineering. Engineers PEI will grant two (2) $500 Scholarship annually to aid one male and one female Grade 12 student in pursuing their engineering education endeavours .
See details under Bridge Building Contest Scholarship page.
Classroom Presentation
Engineers PEI supports the efforts of teachers to spark interest in science, math and technology. Curiosity, problem solving, teamwork and creativity - these qualities are the hallmarks of people working in the diverse fields of engineering.
Volunteer speakers complement the curriculum and help bridge the gap between the real world and classroom theory in subjects such as:
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Please let us know if you would like someone to visit your school or classroom during Career Days or at another appropriate time.
We look forward to your school's active participation in the National Engineering Month activities.
If you wish to learn more about the activities and contests that are taking place at the National level please visit the National Engineering link on the Engineers Canada website or click on National Engineering Month.