"By early January of that year, after tinkering in her garage and kitchen, she had a working prototype. ...About five iterations later, she found the perfect solution." www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/t...

"If award foundations genuinely want to open doors for students with varied talents, backgrounds and perspectives, they must engage gatekeepers who know, on a visceral level, who these students are." hechingerreport.org/opinion-winn...

"When Viraj Dhanda begins his freshman year at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he’ll be the university’s first-ever non-speaking student with autism. ...'I couldn't sign or speak, and I was desperate for the world to know that I had a fully functional brain.'" www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

"despite the revelry and the abundance of green that comes every March 17, there is actually a more serious reason for celebrating St. Patrick. ...did you know that St. Patrick is also considered the patron saint of engineers?" online-engineering.case.edu/blog/the-sto...

"Whether it's sending spacecraft to other planets, driving rovers on Mars, finding out what planets are made of or how deep alien oceans are, pi takes us far at NASA. Here are just some of the ways pi helps us explore space." #PiDay www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/resource...

"The real victory of these Olympics is more than just the gold medals. The innovations the games gave us will continue to shape important technological tools that will impact our lives for years to come." girlswhocode.com/news/wintero...

It's #InternationalWomensDay! This is a day to "Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity." This year's theme is #GiveToGain and you can learn more at internationalwomensday.com. #IWD2026

"Expanding what counts as science communication is essential for it to be effective. This is particularly relevant for scientists whose work and identities call for approaches grounded in community connection, cultural relevance and reciprocity." theconversation.com/science-is-b...

It's #WorldEngineeringDay! This is a day "to highlight engineers & engineering’s achievements in our modern world & improve public understanding of how engineering & technology are central to modern life & for sustainable development." Check out worldengineeringday.net for more!

Happy Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day!! Follow #GirlDay2026 and visit discovere.org/programs/gir... for more info & resources. Check out @engineergirlnae.bsky.social to learn about some amazing women in engineering who were just elected to the NAE! Who are you introducing to engineering today?

Want to learn about some amazing engineers? Check out the 2026 class of NAE members! Being elected an NAE member is one of the highest honors an engineer can receive. Congratulations to all new members! www.nae.edu/345149/NAENe... #EWeek2026

Happy Engineers Week! 🎉🥳 #EWeek2026 is a time to celebrate the huge impact engineers have on our world. This year's theme is "Transform Your Future". Learn more at discovere.org/programs/eng...!

Attention Educators: Elevate your impact as a STEM leader by applying for the @teachengineering.org Champions Institute, a fully funded professional development program for formal and informal K-12 educators. Applications due March 15! Learn more: www.teachengineering.org/pdworkshop/c...

"From 6-22 February, the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy will feature not just the world’s top winter athletes but also some of the most advanced sports technologies today." spectrum.ieee.org/winter-olymp...

Happy Birthday, Willem Kolff! Born on this day in 1911, Kolff invented the kidney dialysis machine and pioneered artificial organs, including the artificial heart. Learn more: www.engineerteen.org/11604/Willem...

It's the International Day of Women & Girls in Science! This is "a reminder that women & girls play a critical role in science & technology communities & that their participation should be strengthened." Learn more: www.un.org/en/observanc... #IDWGS2026

"Dr. West...used her mathematical skills to become a barrier-breaking researcher for the Navy...calculating satellite orbits and developing a precise model of the Earth’s surface. Her research laid the groundwork for the Global Positioning System, GPS" www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...

"In honor of Black History Month, [Science Buddies] highlight 40 African American scientists and engineers who made important contributions to [STEM]. There are many, many scientists who could be included on this list!" #BlackHistoryMonth www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/black-h...

🚨 Submissions for the 2026 Writing Contest are due TODAY by 11:59pm ET! Make sure to get your entry in at EngineerTeen.org/Contest!

⏲️TIME IS RUNNING OUT to enter the 2026 Writing Contest! We're asking students to use both writing and art to express how engineers create a better world and submissions are due SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1. Top prize $1000! Enter at EngineerTeen.org/Contest!

⏳ FINAL CALL! ⏳ Win up to $1,000 in the @EngineerGirl contest! Show how engineers build a better world through art & a short statement. 👥Grades 3-12, Deadline: Feb 1, 11:59 PM EST Finish your masterpiece & enter now: engineerteen.org/4586/contest #FutureEngineers #EngineeringExcellence#engineering

The government is investing $30 million in the next generation of 'Tech Labs'! 💻✨ Is your future lab waiting for you? Learn more about the initiative and how you can get involved: www.nsf.gov/news/nsf-ann... #NSF #nsf #FutureEngineers #EngineeringEducation #engineering

The bobsled track is a high-speed lab! 🧪🛷 Engineers use wind tunnel testing to master aerodynamics & biomechanics for #MilanoCortina2026. Every millisecond counts when science meets the ice. ❄️📐 Learn more: www.10tv.com/article/news... #SportsEngineering #EngineeringExcellence #WinterOlympics

⏳ TIME IS RUNNING OUT! 🚨 Show us your vision for the 2026 EngineerGirl Writing Contest: The Art of Engineering. Use the design process to create art that shows how engineers build a better world. ⏰ Due Feb 1! Enter now: engineerteen.org/10431 #STEM #EngineerGirl#STEMcontests#Contests

Engineering is booming! 📈 BLS projects 186k+ new jobs yearly with median pay at $97k. Top AI/Software roles hit $400k. If you want to solve real-world problems in robotics or space, now is the time to start. The world needs your ideas! Learn more: www.bls.gov/ooh/ 🚀 #FutureEngineers #STEM#NAE

Designing a better future, one holiday wish at a time. Happy Holidays from EngineerTeen!

The fastest flash ever! ⏱️ Scientists just engineered a 19.2-attosecond X-ray pulse. How fast? If 1s = the age of the universe, an attosecond is a heartbeat. We’re now watching electrons move in real-time! ⚛️✨ Learn more: phys.org/news/2025-12... #STEM#Engineeringteen#Tech#Innovation

Prepare teens and kids for an AI future with gifts that blend play with purpose! 🛠️ Purdue University & Forbes just highlighted 10 engineer-vetted STEM gifts that teach kids how to build the future. 🤖✨ See the guide: bit.ly/40Y6R5M #STEM #FutureEngineers #HolidayGifts #EngineeringKids

Engineering projects in high school are crucial. They foster hands-on application of STEM, build problem-solving & teamwork skills, and spark interest in technical careers. Learn more here: engineerteen.org/4/How-to-Get... #nae#engineerteens#engineerprojects#STEM

Happy #NobelPrize Day! NAE Engineers win Nobels! 🏆 We celebrate NAE members who won for innovations like: *Dr. Frances Arnold (Evolution) *Dr. Goodenough (Li-ion Battery) *Dr. Steven Chu (Laser Cooling) *Drs. Nakamura, Akasaki, Amano (Blue LED) Engineering changes the world!

Real Talk from Engineers. We asked professional engineers: "What experience do you have, and what advice can you share for youth regarding mastering academic challenges?" See their answers and learn more at: engineerteen.org/4568/Masteri... #EngineerTeen#engineeringstudent #engineeringdesign

Today in 1964, the NAE was established to champion engineering excellence and innovation. For 60+ years, we’ve brought together the nation’s leading minds to drive progress and solve society’s toughest challenges. Photo: Formation of the NAE press conference (1964) #NAE#EngineeringTheFuture#STEM

📱Today in Engineering History: The first ever text message was sent 33 years ago today (Dec 3, 1992) by Neil Papworth. He had to send it from his computer to his phone! Learn more at: www.history.com/this-day-in-... #engineeringmarvel#engineeringstudent #EngineeringSolutions#EngineeringExcellence

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...