7 Mar 2017

Prep student shadows district personnel for a day of engineering

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 6, 2017) – A local high school sophomore shadowed a number of very experienced engineers today at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District to learn more about the jobs and educational requirements of the career field.

6 Mar 2017

National Engineer’s Week at Buffalo District inspires kids and adults to learn something new

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District celebrated National Engineer’s Week from February 19-25. The celebration began by the District hosting a number of students from local high schools for a shadow day. A few teams of employees did demonstrations at the Buffalo Museum of Science. Five professional development hour (PDH) courses were held, and two off-site lectures were given by District employees. Throughout the week, social engagements like a ski day and a basketball game kept the momentum of the celebration going.

22 Feb 2017

Focus on STEM during National Engineers Week

As the commander and District Engineer of the Jacksonville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its 800-strong team of scientists, engineers and other professionals, I encourage everyone to celebrate and recognize the important contributions of science, technology, engineering and mathematics professionals during this year’s National Engineers Week — February 19-25. This is also a great week to encourage young people from all walks of life to consider a career in one of these vital “STEM” fields.

21 Feb 2017

17-017 Corps celebrates EWeek with “Building Bridges Towards our Future” at local Walla Walla and College Place area schools

WALLA WALLA, Washington – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) Walla Walla District will sponsor engineering design competitions at DeSales High School, College Place High School, and Walla Walla Academy to celebrate National Engineers Week (EWeek) February 22-24.

20 Feb 2017

2017 Engineer Career Day Marshall University

The 24th Annual Engineering Career Day was hosted at Marshall University. More than 129 of the Tri-State area's top sophomores attended from 16 local high schools. The Huntington District had a large presence with multiple booths that highlighted engineering, geospatial applications as well as Corps opportunities. Students had the opportunity to participate in 3 hands-on STEM-related workshops and interact with practicing professionals in an interactive exhibit hall. The event was held in support of National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) to ensure a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce and to Promote STEM activities in support of the USACE mission.

17 Feb 2017

Area students get hands on experience in STEM education at Science Olympiad

District employee Reg Bourgeois took part in the the 2017 Central New Mexico Science Olympiad at the University of New Mexico, Jan. 28, 2017, judging the Wright Stuff event. Area students took part in several events in STEM disciplines and the top teams will go on to the next level - the N.M. Science Olympiad.

15 Feb 2017

Students ‘dream big’ during engineers week

Students ‘dream big’ during engineers week

8 Dec 2016

Educators learn ABCs of dam operations

LOS ANGELES – LA Unified School District and STEM Academy educators and administrators took a field

23 Nov 2016

Deputy shares passion for engineering in STARBASE debut

Lt. Col. Taneha Carter, Middle East District deputy commander since July, shared engineering ideas, disciplines and traits with 23 STARBASE Academy students in Winchester on Nov. 9.

21 Nov 2016

STEM Support

Huntington District participated in the Huntington East Middle School Career Day with nearly 600 students in grades 6-8 at the Huntington East Middle School Career Day.