Your Engineering Challenge is Here! You may know the engineering design process, but have you ever used it to create ART? The Goal: Show us how you can turn complex engineering ideas into compelling art! Learn more on our website at: engineerteen.org/4586/contest #STEM#stemeducation#engineering

Tired of scrolling? Got a few hours to kill? Good. We get it—being bored is the worst. Imagine using that time to engineer a functional, autonomous rover. This isn't homework; this is engineering that feels like a mission. Learn more: www.nasa.gov/learning-res... #STEMprojects#engineers#STEM

While yesterday was Veteran's Day, we salute all who served! Many of the greatest engineers and technical leaders we know honed their discipline, problem-solving, and precision in uniform. Thank you for your service and your continuing contributions! #VeteransDay #MilitaryEngineers

Engineering is problem-solving! 🛠️ This Native American Heritage Month, we honor the centuries of Indigenous ingenuity that created sustainable, effective solutions for communities. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #EngineerTeen #FutureEngineers #Trailblazer #EngineeringEducation

Meet Rory Cooper! "I am a scientist, engineer, inventor, and Paralympian who designs cool technology...to help people with disabilities. I have won big awards, written books, and inspire others by proving that teamwork, science, and creativity can change the world." engineerteen.org/11028/Rory-C...

Time to start planning 2026 Writing Contest submissions! This year, along with @engineergirlnae.bsky.social, we're asking students to use the engineering design process to create a work of art and a written statement to express how engineers create a better world. EngineerTeen.org/Contest!

In the Clean an Oil Spill activity on EngineerTeen, you'll use household objects to design and construct a floating boom that will prevent an oil spill from reaching the beach and absorb as much oil as possible from a spill. Try it out then let us know how it worked! engineerteen.org/5140/Try-Thi...

Today we recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day, a day to "honor the perseverance and courage of Indigenous peoples, show our gratitude for the myriad contributions they have made to our world..." Learn more: nytimes.com/article/indi...

Today is the International Day of the Girl, a day that "focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights." Follow #IDG2025 and visit www.un.org/en/observanc... to learn more.

The @aspirations.org High School Award honors 9th-12th grade students in technology for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Applications are open and the deadline is October 28! Learn more: www.aspirations.org/award-progra... #NCWITAIC

Ever wonder what engineers actually do? Engineering fuels innovation, and tomorrow’s breakthroughs depend on the talent of today’s teens! Learn more at EngineerTeen.org.

"Calling all budding environmentalists, space enthusiasts & Earth-bound innovators!...[ @scifri.bsky.social is] looking for the next generation of scientists & engineers to solve real-world problems & combat climate change by using cutting-edge space technology" www.sciencefriday.com/articles/dow...

ICYMI: The 2026 Writing Contest is open! This year, along with our sibling platform @engineergirlnae.bsky.social, we're asking students to use the engineering design process to create a work of art, and a written statement, to express how engineers create a better world. engineerteen.org/Contest!

Meet people like Beatris in the EngineerTeen Gallery! "Hi, I'm Bea! I work at Microsoft & run a nonprofit called Nuevo Foundation to help students like you explore STEM. I didn’t grow up learning how to code, now I help others discover how fun & powerful it can be!" engineerteen.org/10124/Beatri...

"In honor of National #HispanicHeritageMonth [Science Buddies] highlight a few of the Hispanic and Latinx scientists and engineers who made (and are making) important contributions to [STEM]." www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/hispani...

The 2026 Writing Contest is now open! This year, along with our sibling platform @engineergirlnae.bsky.social, we're asking students to use both writing and art to express how engineers create a better world. Get all of the details at EngineerTeen.org/Contest!

It's #HispanicHeritageMonth! Celebrated September 15 to October 15, this is a month to celebrate the people & contributions of the Hispanic American community. Learn about the history & how you can celebrate from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino: latino.si.edu/learn/teachi...

Happy Birthday to trailblazer Christine Darden! Born on this day in 1942, Christine led research at NASA on the sound barrier and sonic boom. Learn more: engineerteen.org/4679/Christi...

In the Mini Catapult activity on the EngineerTeen site, you'll try designing and constructing your own catapult to optimize its ability to launch a small projectile onto a target at a specified distance. Try it out, then let us know how your catapult works! engineerteen.org/5124/Try-Thi...

"What experience do you have, and what advice can you share for youth regarding mastering academic challenges?" Read what people working in engineering had to say: engineerteen.org/4568/Masteri...

"What experience do you have, and what advice can you share for youth regarding making connections, building a community, or finding mentors?" Read what people working in engineering had to say: engineerteen.org/4570/Making-...

Today is #WomensEqualityDay, which commemorates the day the 19th amendment was certified, giving some women the right to vote, and "honoring the struggles of the past, celebrating the gains of the present & forging continued action for a better future." www.internationalwomensday.com/Missions/155...

"What experience do you have, and what advice can you share for youth regarding acting as an ally for those with less power?" Read what people working in engineering had to say: engineerteen.org/4572/Acting-...

" #NationalAviationDay was first proclaimed in 1939 by President Franklin Roosevelt... Each year since the President first marked the occasion, sky-faring Americans have come together on this date in an annual celebration of flight" www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/...

There are multiple paths that can lead you to a rewarding career in engineering. From hands-on training in high school to advanced degrees, find information to help you choose the path that fits *you* best in the Possible Routes and Steps section: engineerteen.org/4533/Possibl...

"What advice can you share for youth regarding overcoming doubt and discouragement/imposter syndrome?" Read what people working in engineering had to say: engineerteen.org/4566/Overcom...

Today, engineering is still evolving at a rapid pace. Engineers are working to address global challenges, develop cutting-edge technologies, and change the way new products are created. Engineers today are making tomorrow’s history! engineerteen.org/5090/The-21s...

How many of the 20th century's greatest engineering achievements will you use today? A car? Computer? Telephone? Explore our list of the top 20 achievements and learn how engineering shaped a century and changed the world. engineerteen.org/4974

If you’re considering engineering, you may have heard terms like EIT or PE. These are professional credentials that some engineers earn during their careers. What are they and should you plan to work toward them? Find out on EngineerTeen! engineerteen.org/4577/EIT-and...

Curious about professional societies for engineers? Check out the section on the EngineerTeen site to explore the many groups for different areas of engineering. Lots of them have student chapters, too! engineerteen.org/4509/Profess...

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Baseball bats, bionic arms, bridges, and more! Check out the collection of Fun Facts on the EngineerTeen site to learn about some amazing engineering achievements! engineerteen.org/3830/Fun-Facts

The road to a career in engineering isn’t always easy. You might face obstacles or take unexpected turns along the way. You’re not alone. The engineers featured on EngineerTeen have faced challenges too, and they’ve found ways to overcome them. Explore their stories: engineerteen.org/4531/Navigat...

There are so many different careers related to engineering! Explore the many directions you can take on our Engineering & STEM Careers page: engineerteen.org/4387/Enginee...

Meet the people shaping our future! Engineers & related professionals work on all kinds of projects, from everyday tools to large-scale challenges like improving infrastructure or developing cleaner technologies. Explore their experiences on EngineerTeen! engineerteen.org/4510/People-...

What is EngineerTeen? A platform to share resources & a community of engineers with teens across the nation! If the creative problem-solvers of tomorrow are going to represent the best talent, then youth everywhere need to have the opportunity to pursue technical careers. EngineerTeen.org

We're EngineerTeen, a new program from the National Academy of Engineering and a sibling site to @engineergirlnae.bsky.social which builds on that community to help youth chart their path to become the technical leaders of tomorrow. We're excited to get started! Visit us at engineerteen.org 🙂