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In 300 to 400 words tell us how you think engineers have changed and continue to change the world. Focus your essay on one of the following topics:
Engineering’s Great Achievements What engineering achievement do you consider to be the greatest? Why?
History’s Great Engineers Who would you nominate for an Engineering Hall of Fame? Why?
The Future of Engineering What is one of the significant technologies that engineers will develop in the next 50 years? How will it change the world?
The contest is open to ALL students in grades 6-12. Essays will be judged on the basis of organization, depth of detail, and the author’s use of language (grammar and punctuation).
Entries will be judged in two divisions: grades 6-8 and grades 9-12.
Authors of first place essays will receive $200; second place, $100; and third place, $50. Prizes will be awarded for top essays in each category in both divisions. Winning essays in each category will be published on the EngineerGirl website.
Entries must be received by January 17, 2003.
For more information, go to the EngineerGirl website or contact: Engineering Excellence Essay Contest National Academy of Engineering 5oo Fifth Street, NW, Rm 1011 Washington, DC 20001 fax: 202-334-2290