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 The first week of March is National Engineering Week. 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 Week, Engineers PEI holds contests and events for all PEI students.
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Bridge Building Contest (Open to intermediate and senior high school students)
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Artwork Contest (open to Grade 1 to 6)
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Hands-On Experiment (Open to Everyone!)
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Engineer for a Day (Open to Grades 11 and 12 students only)
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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 7, 2008 (Storm Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2007)
From: 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome!
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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Math
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Physics
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Chemistry
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Biology
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AgriScience
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Industrial Technology
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Communication and Information Technology
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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 Week 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
www.new-sng.com.
Yours truly,
Alisa Saciragic, P.Eng.
Chair, National Engineering Week Committee
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